Ghana, huh? We’re from Nigeria and have the same wealthy relatives who address us a “Beloved” and “Most Dearest”. If we decide to go for a family reunion sometime, you can hitch a ride with us and we’ll drop you off!
Ah, yes. Many of my long lost kinfolk actually come from the UK and come via one bank or another. As a “Smith,” how many of them can there be in the UK? And forget the fact that my maiden name was Hallett, so how can I be descended from all these Smiths? And back when I was writing for (the now defunct) Heritage Quest Magazine, which dealt with genealogy, I was constantly amazed by how many men in prison were sure that we were “from the same Smith family.” My final conclusion was that they were trying some genetic string to pin their guilt on. “I’m really not a bad guy; my genes made me do it!”
Janet Elaine Smtih, multi-genre author
How odd the modern day of genealogy because in spite of my (I was told), heritage of Lithuanian, ScotchIrish, I am actually of Nigerean descent. But if their currency exchange rate is anything like the Italian (2000 lire = 1 dollar), of several years ago then I suspect their millions of dollars would turn out to be under five hundred of ours. Not bad but after all the fees and such, I would end up owing them a few thousand American.
No, I’ll stick with the ScotchIrish.
Wow! So Lucky to be from Ghana. (I love those names esp. Mary’s) I have relatives in Nigeria. And – I won the Australian lottery, which is really great since I didn’t buy a ticket. Let’s have a big party when all our loot comes in. From the looks of your comments, there are several of us, which should make for lots of fun. Perhaps a round the world cruise on a giant yacht?
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Ghana, huh? We’re from Nigeria and have the same wealthy relatives who address us a “Beloved” and “Most Dearest”. If we decide to go for a family reunion sometime, you can hitch a ride with us and we’ll drop you off!
Ah, yes. Many of my long lost kinfolk actually come from the UK and come via one bank or another. As a “Smith,” how many of them can there be in the UK? And forget the fact that my maiden name was Hallett, so how can I be descended from all these Smiths? And back when I was writing for (the now defunct) Heritage Quest Magazine, which dealt with genealogy, I was constantly amazed by how many men in prison were sure that we were “from the same Smith family.” My final conclusion was that they were trying some genetic string to pin their guilt on. “I’m really not a bad guy; my genes made me do it!”
Janet Elaine Smtih, multi-genre author
How odd the modern day of genealogy because in spite of my (I was told), heritage of Lithuanian, ScotchIrish, I am actually of Nigerean descent. But if their currency exchange rate is anything like the Italian (2000 lire = 1 dollar), of several years ago then I suspect their millions of dollars would turn out to be under five hundred of ours. Not bad but after all the fees and such, I would end up owing them a few thousand American.
No, I’ll stick with the ScotchIrish.
Wow! So Lucky to be from Ghana. (I love those names esp. Mary’s) I have relatives in Nigeria. And – I won the Australian lottery, which is really great since I didn’t buy a ticket. Let’s have a big party when all our loot comes in. From the looks of your comments, there are several of us, which should make for lots of fun. Perhaps a round the world cruise on a giant yacht?
I think I saw this on an episode of “General Hospital”.
I, too, am Nigerian! Despite my Wanda-like facade! Imagine that!
Loved this, my friend. Super super funny and well-written!
LOL! I loved the names of your “relatives”! Thanks for the giggles!
OMG!!! You and I must be related. Long lost sisters and all that. Who’d’a thought my Irish heritage was such a hoax. I’m SO pleased to meet you sis.
To Wanda and all my cousins out there. I guess this is why America is called the great melting e-pot.
Girl…I’ve got all of you beat…I have Iranian Jew in me and Cherokee Indian and Gypsy as well as English and Irish.