1/32nd Cherokee

The nexus of the family lore doesn't rest with my grandmother, though she's the one who talks about it the most---but the lore originates with HER dad, Warren. So I talk to my uncle to find out what he knows-- and he tells a terrible story about a headless rooster. 

SCW is still elusive! Tiffany is in the business of genealogy (literally) and walks me through some of the steps she took to document SCW's ancestry. As much as she'd like to give me good news....things go awry.

My sister-in-law forces me to have her on the podcast to tell a story about being adopted into our family. My brother tries to avoid conscription, but he can't resist her allure.

Also, a free add for hibachi.

A retired genealogist in my neighborhood briefly reviews some challenges for documenting Native American ancestry. It's a pre-step to moves I'll take in my pursuit of SCW. 

Christeena finds nuances in being half-Japanese and half-white, but her cultural identity has changed over the years.

Also, she gets roped into making me sushi.

Jenny grew up Korean in a white family. However, instead of identifying with two cultures, sometimes she feels on the outskirts of both. 

...Also we mention robots. 

My sister Connie and I are both five generations away from our Cherokee ancestor, but our age difference influences how we view our heritage. 

Plus, we discuss teaching her daughter about Nazis, and (unrelated) inspirational tattoos.