A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
According to DNA researchers, nearly half of my ethnic roots can be traced to the Scottish Highlands and the Shetland Islands. That prompted me to start my study of dog breeds there, beginning with Shetland Sheepdogs (commonly known as Shelties). I knew that, while the specific original breeds involved are unclear, it appears today’s Shelties …
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As I move closer to retirement, I’m slowly disengaging myself from some of my academic obligations and making time for more personal interests and activities. One of those is genealogical research. Exploring family origins is a grand adventure! According to my DNA results, nearly half of my ethnic roots can be traced to the Scottish …
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