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  • I’m 3% Neanderthal

    What historical event fascinates you the most?

    It’s not really a single event that fascinates me – it’s an arc of history: the development of Neanderthals and their incorporation into the modern human gene pool. I want to know how alike they were to us, how they were different, and what tools they developed and used, how they lived.

    Years ago I got a DNA profile done from 23 and Me, something I would probably choose not to do today, but the entire reason I did it was to find out if I have Neanderthal DNA. And I do!

    So I want to know about my Neanderthal ancestors and their dreams and intellectual capabilities.

    We have gone from seeing them as hunched grotesques to something more nuanced, and I am so curious what the real stories are.

  • My favorite form of physical exercise

    My favorite form of physical exercise

    Trying to get back into the habit of blogging regularly, especially with the shuffling of social media platforms lately. I noticed WordPress/Jetpack has a daily prompt, so I might use it.

    The prompt for today is “What is your favorite form of physical exercise?”

    Currently, mine is hiking. I live super near a state park that has regular guided hikes, so I go on those a lot. I was actually signed up for 2 this weekend but they got rained out. I tend to be out at the park at least once a week.

    But I also go solo hiking, which can freak some people out – I get asked if I’m not scared to hike on my own a lot! I am far more nervous walking around on my own in the city, where there’s other people, than being on my own in the woods or prairie. Hikers are generally pretty friendly and helpful. I decided long ago that if I waited for other people to decide they wanted to join me on all my interests, I would never get to actually do them.

    So if you ever see me on the trail, feel free to say hello! Please make sure you have plenty of water and snacks to keep you fueled and stay safe!

    Skulleigh on the trail at Atlanta State Park in northeast Texas.