Honoring my Auntie’s transition to the ancestral plane today. Being with my family reminded me—it’s in my genes. We are beautifully and divinely crafted. As am I. Asè.

#HonoringOurAncestors #AncestralJourney #SpiritTransition #BlackSpirituality #AsèAndAmen

John Longworth and Lottie Crossley - Silly Mummy Family Tree Shortly after the 1901 English census, Jack Longworth married Lottie Crossley on May 4, 1901, in Chorley, Lancashire, England.

💑 Jack's life takes a turn with marriage to Lottie Crossley in 1901. Their family grows in Bolton, Lancashire, before setting sail for Canada in 1913. Dive into the 1921 Canadian Census to glimpse into their lives on Grosvenor Street, Hamilton. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🏡 #AncestralJourney #Ontario

Benjamin Bromley and Katherine Humphries - Silly Mummy Family Tree Benjamin Bromley married Katherine Humphreys on May 15, 1758, in Berrington, Shropshire, England. They had seven children.

🕰️ Delving into the distant past, I explore the life of my 6th great-grandfather, Benjamin Bromley, born in 1726 in Shropshire, England. His story unfolds in the quaint village of Berrington, with mysteries and connections that span generations. #FamilyHistory #AncestralJourney

Arthur Bird Griffin and Lily Moore - Silly Mummy Family Tree Just a week after enlisting, Arthur Bird Griffin married Lily Moore on September 8, 1915, at St. Luke's Church in Hamilton, Ontario.

🎨✈️ From the gentle brushstrokes of my great-grandfather in Somerset to his woven masterpieces in Canada, Arthur Bird Griffin's legacy is a mosaic of resilience and talent. Discover the journey of a man who sketched his story across continents. 🌍💼 #AncestralJourney #GreatGrandfatherTales #FamilyHerit

Archibald James Jacob McPhail and Cecelia Garrow - Silly Mummy Family Tree Archibald married Cecelia Garrow on October 10, 1892, at Cathédrale du Précieux-Sang in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, Canada (the church no longer stands).

📖 Tracing the incredible journey of Archibald James Jacob McPhail and his family through time. Join me as I unravel the tales of resilience, love, and a legacy that spans generations. 🕰️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 #FamilyHistory #AncestralJourney #Genealogy

John Whalen and Bridget Doyle - Silly Mummy Family Tree John Whalen was born in 1790 in Clonmore, Carlow, Ireland, the son of Patrick. He married Bridget Doyle in 1810.

🌍 John Whalen's saga unfolds: Born in 1790, he braved the Irish Potato Famine, immigrating to Canada with his family. Unravel the mystery of three brothers marrying three sisters, creating a unique family tapestry. 🧬🏞️ #AncestralJourney #FamilySaga

John Whalen and Bridget Doyle - Silly Mummy Family Tree John Whalen was born in 1790 in Clonmore, Carlow, Ireland, the son of Patrick. He married Bridget Doyle in 1810.

🌍 John Whalen's saga unfolds: Born in 1790, he braved the Irish Potato Famine, immigrating to Canada with his family. Unravel the mystery of three brothers marrying three sisters, creating a unique family tapestry. 🧬🏞️ #AncestralJourney #FamilySaga

(Sometimes #Pandora just bitch slaps you

😖😳😠

And reminds you that you CARE about the #planet 🌎🌍🌏

and other #people 🥰

and #freedom 🇺🇸

AND

goddammityouareNOTdeadyet‼️

So get back to work, sister.)

🎶🎵🎼

🤯

Message received. 🫶🏼

#amwriting #gratitude #ancestraljourney #woowoo #music

Pilgrims Monument, Provincetown, MA

Google Map view of Provincetown, MA.

Google Map view of eastern Massachusetts.

The Sagamore Bridge (eastbound) - onto Cape Cod.

My own pilgrimage -

A homecoming

Both an introduction and a farewell

Family means many things to me

And nothing at all

#provincetown #capecod #leiden #family #genealogy #thelongroadhome #ancestraljourney #PNWtoPtown #amwriting #memoirinprogress #survival #reclaiming #inheritance #history

Woke up to a new view this morning.

55 and foggy.

Glorious! ✍🏽

#amwriting #ancestraljourney #provincetown #offseason #safeharbor #wampanoag #leiden #nokings #sanctuary

John Longworth and Alice Loxham - Silly Mummy Family Tree John Longworth married Alice Loxham on February 13, 1859, at Christ Church in Adlington, Lancashire, England. They had eight children before he died tragically.

💑📜 The love story of John and Alice, against the backdrop of Victorian England, is filled with both joy and tragedy. Their enduring legacy, through their many children, paints a vivid picture of life, love, and survival in the 19th century. #VictorianLoveStory #AncestralJourney #LongworthFamilySaga

Edward Clement Griffin and Ellen Leaker - Silly Mummy Family Tree At age 22, Edward Clement Griffin married Ellen Leaker (who was 29) on April 4, 1899, at St. Andrew's Church in Banwell, Somerset, England.

Edward Clement Griffin's tale unfolds! 📖 Born in 1876, he embraced family life in Battersea, Surrey. Explore the streets of Kingston Seymour to Salcot Road, Battersea, and witness the animated magic of MyHeritage's Deep Nostalgia Tool! 🏡🔍 #AncestralJourney #FamilyHistoryMagic

75th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Forces, 11th Brigade - Silly Mummy Family Tree I found this fantastic postcard amongst my grandmother's photo albums. My great grandfather, Arthur Bird Griffin is on the left behind the big guy in the front.

🌍 Walking in the footsteps of my ancestors through a 1916 military parade in Hamilton. Join me on this virtual journey as I identify the location, the store, and the mystery behind my great grandfather's unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces. 🏠👣 #AncestralJourney #HistoryUnveiled #FamilyRoots

John Whalen and Bridget Doyle - Silly Mummy Family Tree John Whalen was born in 1790 in Clonmore, Carlow, Ireland, the son of Patrick. He married Bridget Doyle in 1810.

🌍 John Whalen's saga unfolds: Born in 1790, he braved the Irish Potato Famine, immigrating to Canada with his family. Unravel the mystery of three brothers marrying three sisters, creating a unique family tapestry. 🧬🏞️ #AncestralJourney #FamilySaga

John Whalen and Bridget Doyle - Silly Mummy Family Tree John Whalen was born in 1790 in Clonmore, Carlow, Ireland, the son of Patrick. He married Bridget Doyle in 1810.

🌍 John Whalen's saga unfolds: Born in 1790, he braved the Irish Potato Famine, immigrating to Canada with his family. Unravel the mystery of three brothers marrying three sisters, creating a unique family tapestry. 🧬🏞️ #AncestralJourney #FamilySaga

Astride the Gyre Epic balderdash and whatnot

If you are able to kick back and listen to this with headphones or good speakers, maybe close your eyes, this song will take you on a journey that I’d love you to tell me about #ancestraljourney #astralplane #soulflight #hashtag #hashtaghashtag #musicsky #mymusic #sweetdreams

John Longworth and Alice Loxham - Silly Mummy Family Tree John Longworth married Alice Loxham on February 13, 1859, at Christ Church in Adlington, Lancashire, England. They had eight children before he died tragically.

💑📜 The love story of John and Alice, against the backdrop of Victorian England, is filled with both joy and tragedy. Their enduring legacy, through their many children, paints a vivid picture of life, love, and survival in the 19th century. #VictorianLoveStory #AncestralJourney #LongworthFamilySaga

Edward Clement Griffin and Ellen Leaker - Silly Mummy Family Tree At age 22, Edward Clement Griffin married Ellen Leaker (who was 29) on April 4, 1899, at St. Andrew's Church in Banwell, Somerset, England.

Edward Clement Griffin's tale unfolds! 📖 Born in 1876, he embraced family life in Battersea, Surrey. Explore the streets of Kingston Seymour to Salcot Road, Battersea, and witness the animated magic of MyHeritage's Deep Nostalgia Tool! 🏡🔍 #AncestralJourney #FamilyHistoryMagic

75th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Forces, 11th Brigade - Silly Mummy Family Tree I found this fantastic postcard amongst my grandmother's photo albums. My great grandfather, Arthur Bird Griffin is on the left behind the big guy in the front.

🌍 Walking in the footsteps of my ancestors through a 1916 military parade in Hamilton. Join me on this virtual journey as I identify the location, the store, and the mystery behind my great grandfather's unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces. 🏠👣 #AncestralJourney #HistoryUnveiled #FamilyRoots