Genealogy

I recently had a DNA test and I am fascinated by what the results revealed about my ancestry, in particular that my ancestors hadn’t strayed far from Liverpool or Ireland. I have researched and built an ancestry chart going back up to 12 generations. One of many fascinating facts I uncovered is that my 12th great-grandfather was Lord Edward Standish (1531-1610) of Standish Manor, Lancashire, England. I’d never imagined being a descendant of a Lord.

Researching ancestry is no easy task and I thoroughly enjoy putting to use my analytic and pattern-spotting skills, as well those I developed in becoming a licensed Private Investigator. Since the majority of the genealogical documents were handwritten, I was able to put to use skills I have developed in one of my other interests, which is handwriting analysis.

Handwriting Analysis

I realized many years ago that I have knack for analyzing handwriting and I have developed and tuned those skills to the point where I analyze the handwriting of others for fairs and special events. To date I have analyzed hundreds of samples, providing insights into the individual author’s personality and I am proud to say that those insights were confirmed accurate. I’ve discerned a range of aspects including troubled family relations, creative impulses, and life priorities. On occasion I provide private readings for the curious and the concerned.

More than a few philosophers have written about the mind-body connection and the direct flow of thoughts from brain to paper. Some philosophers, such as myself, maintain that handwriting provides insights into a person’s feelings and natural abilities.

Writing out our thoughts and feelings is a way to self-examine, and using pen and paper provides a direct connection to how we feel and why we feel that way.