The Clan Shaw

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My father hails from the Scottish clan Shaw originally, and so I've been getting some inspiration from learning about that part of my heritage. I like the Clan Motto, Fide et Fortitudine. "By Fidelity and Fortitude" is a great set of words to live by. Being faithful to my word as well as sticking with things when the going gets rough is not only something I try to do more of, but it's the only thing that's gotten me out of scrapes. I also like the battle cry, which means "touch not the cat." I like to think of the Shaws as the cats you ought not to touch, for fear of a mighty bite and scratch. Our lucky plant is the red whortleberry, also known as the lingonberry, a small, sour berry that's tasty when treated right. The fir tree and pine tree are also somewhat sacred to the Shaws. The crest holds a hand with an upraised dagger. All this together tells me that to be a Shaw means I should be hardy and tough with strong ties to my roots and I shouldn't ever give up in a fight, whether literal or figurative, if I know what's right. It reminds me that Shaw is a clan I'm proud of being part of! Have you looked into your roots, and found out more about the history of your family, clan, or tribe?