According to Wikipedia, a “cairn” is a “human-made” pile of stones. It is a Scottish Gaelic word that has been in use for a very. very long time. Cairns are used to mark the summit of a peak, to serve as headstones–to mark a gravesite–or for ceremonial purposes, like...
Sometimes we observe things or are a witness to events that make a difference in our lives. Such events can shape our thinking, how we view the world, even how we look at strangers. What a shame it is if we don’t share them, because when we do, we can add it to the...
Poet and genealogist Pam Harazim once wrote a poem that has haunted me for years. Its title is simple enough: "Strangers in the Box." Along with the verses, there's usually a photo like the one shown here; you probably have somewhere buried in a closet, an attic or...