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I'm a new mom, and that's pretty much my identity right now.

Prior to motherhood, I grew up in a small town in Ohio. When I graduated from high school, I left Ohio and started studying English and Anthropology at Syracuse University with every intention of

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Arts & Humanities > Museums & Galleries (Other) Guide to the Smithsonian Institution: 4 of 5
The Smithsonian Institution is the largest museum complex in the world with over 142 million artifacts, and made up by 19 different museums (2 in New York City), several research facilities, and a National Zoo. That alone can make the Smithsonian seem like an overwhelming place to visit. At the same time, it offers a little ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American The religious clash between American Indians and Europeans: 5 of 6
There has been much written about the religious clash between Native peoples and Europeans. Some of it is a mix of fact and fiction. To truly understand the cultural misunderstanding, it is necessary to look at the basis of each culture's religious viewpoints. In Native faith, it is the Creator that is respected and thanked ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy How to avoid bothersome symptoms and discomforts during the first trimester of pregnancy: 7 of 8
Maybe the hormones have masked most of my discomforts from the first trimester of my pregnancy with my daughter. Sure, my boobs hurt and I was a little tired. My face broke out a bit, but there is one singular issue that still stands out: morning sickness. I spewed, hurled, and vomited my way through the first trimester whil... More..
Sciences > Physical Anthropology How to choose an anthropology graduate program: 3 of 3
After working in the museum field for over ten years, I've given a lot of advice to people asking about Anthropology programs. Some were mid-career professionals looking for a change and some were still in college working as interns. I always give the same advice. Do your research. First, you need to know what kind of anthro... More..
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy How to do Native American genealogy research: 2 of 2
Any professional that works in a tribal museum or a museum with a Native American collection will tell you that the most common question is, "How Do I Research My Native American Ancestry?" It's complicated, and full of family mythology, hard to find documentation, and dead-ends. It seems like everybody has a "Cherokee Grand... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Common Baby Ailments How to tell if your baby has jaundice: 2 of 2
My birth experience wasn't exactly the typical 20 hour labor experience, but rather an "Uh oh, the baby is breech! Let's roll her into the C-Section room" kind of experience. When my daughter was born, she was perfectly healthy with 10 little fingers, 10 little toes, and a cry that was really healthy. Then we settled into th... More..