The author reflects on their life and identity after receiving surprising ancestry DNA results, revealing 64% English, 27% Scottish, and 3% Irish heritage, but no Welsh blood. Despite this, their emotional connection to Wales remains strong. They explore family history, tracing Scottish and American roots while emphasizing the importance of family and learning from mistakes.
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Diwrnod Gwerthfawrogi Draig
Or Appreciate a Dragon Day, at least according to Facebook. January 14 was also the Welsh New Year Hen Galen, at least for those in Wales who still know the ancient calendar. Of course, the Welsh symbol is the Red Dragon, or Draig Goch, so this day is especially meaningful. The day prompted me toContinue reading “Diwrnod Gwerthfawrogi Draig”
Hiraeth(Hee-rieth)
I have been learning Welsh over the last 200 days, using the app DuoLingo. It’s a Celtic language, and is much harder than it might look. Imagine speaking in German with an Irish accent, and you have Welsh. Sort of. As I learned the language, I heard the word, “Hiraeth” over and over. There isContinue reading “Hiraeth(Hee-rieth)”
Meditations of a Bald, Fat Guy 