Mid-summer found this DNA sleuth tackling a first-for-me challenge, involving Karrie, her adopted mother, and a monumental revelation. Karrie’s mother Judy who’d been adopted as a ten-month-old infant, died in 1975, decades before direct-to-consumer (DTC) DNA testing …
Tag: Ancestry DNA
10 Years of Making Connections, Mastering the Lingo, and Paying it Forward
JULY 23, 2026, marks the 10-year anniversary of an event that continues to have a profound impact on my life. On Saturday, July 23, 2016, as we drove to a local community concert, my husband turned to …
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Sleuthing Successes and Inspirations
The slower pace of January and February coupled with the wintry conditions encouraged this DNA sleuth to indulge in many cozy nights tucked snuggly under a thick, soft throw while delving deeply into genetic mysteries. Sorting DNA …
