January has an air of new beginnings and new intentions. New is great, but so is old knowledge, albeit not highly valued in this part of the world.
As my life changes, some things break down and new things emerge and grow, prompting me to think about my family ecosystem.
I invited my dad on a road trip to our shared past. I recorded his stories, and decided to write my very first essay. It is long (!) - and definitely another way of presenting myself, instead of the conventional bio of merits and doings.
I am publishing it and telling you about it, because I hope to inspire you to look at your own lineage and (re)connect with ancestors, you may or may not have met. Sharing stories and writing are practices that seem to transcend time and connect you to fellow human beings and to yourself. Introspection is also suitable for the season.
Bon voyage,
Birgitte Kirkhoff
