Snow Day
Snow Day might be overstating it. It was “supposed” to be a wicked week, but it amounted to just a … Continue reading Snow Day
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Notes from the New Decade
Or the end of the old one, depending on your opinion, and the facts. Technicalities aside, the 10s was big … Continue reading Notes from the New Decade
Christmas 1944
It’s Christmas in the European Theatre of Operations, 1944—75 years ago; but what with letters taking two to six weeks … Continue reading Christmas 1944
Give Me a Sign
The strangest thing happened last night as I was pouring water into the Christmas tree stand, having once again managed … Continue reading Give Me a Sign
A Thanks Giving Letter to Myself
On this American holiday, a day set aside for giving thanks, I’m aware of how difficult it is for so … Continue reading A Thanks Giving Letter to Myself
War Begone: An American Farm Family in World War II
Veteran’s Day My memoir is on hold, waiting to begin whatever has to happen next to get it to a … Continue reading War Begone: An American Farm Family in World War II
Taking My Mother Home
After a long weekend in my father’s mid-west homeland (read about it here), I moved on to the part of … Continue reading Taking My Mother Home
