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A family tradition of saving the nation. Why truth matters and comes with a duty to speak out.
As I continue to write a series of books about my Czech father’s adventures during WWII during his forced displacement by the Nazis, I marvel how world history ebbs and flows with the same uncomfortable flare-ups of hatred and discrimination. The unique WWII letter collection that my father hid away after the war, often provides…
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A-ha moments
One of the great gifts of this most recent life chapter of nearly a decade is having the freedom to do just what I want. It sounds spoiled, and maybe it is, but I worked long and hard to come to this time of choice for what I do with my time. Conducting research about…
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A bit of History — Czech Republic / Czechoslovakia remembering and honoring American soldiers
My friend Bob Doubek shared this notice. The writing by an unknown author has circulated for quite awhile but I thought still a message worth sharing. We must never forget those who’ve given their lives to keep us free. WWII changed the lives of many people and families like the family of Virgil Kirkham…
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When Father’s Day rolls around…
Each year when Father’s Day rolls around, it reminds me that over the ages throughout literature that the relationship between fathers and daughters has been a topic of great interest. My dad, who passed away seventeen years ago was during his life on earth always intriguing. His fun sense of adventure mesmerized me. Swaddled…
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La Poste – via a mysterious post card, past meets present
As a storyteller, I know we never are the sole author of anything that happens to us. During my nearly decade old writing journey, I’ve experienced many moments that appear to spring unexpectedly from the universe. Recently, one such jolt arrived at my home via U.S. mail. Stamped “La Poste” on a white envelope with…
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TIME TO WRITE…Tales from the Writing Journey
TIME TO WRITE…Tales from the Writing Journey Along my now nine-year writing journey, I’ve encountered many incidents that I believe entail a wink from the cosmos. This short story involves a nod from the star character of my books-my dad-prodding me from the great beyond. Let me know if you agree that this sounds like…
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Book Clubs provide a way of distinguishing between the things that matter
Whenever I’m a guest author at a book club where members have read Adventurers Against Their Will, I’m filled with joy and writer-satisfaction. This week has been particularly special as I found myself among like-minded women who value world history, protecting human rights, American democracy, and our core values. They get the importance of freedom…
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Ban of Refugees in America – Then and Now
As the world stirs with anxiety and debate about US President Trump’s executive order that bans refugees from seven Muslim countries, as always, it is important to look to the past to best understand the context in which current affairs unfold. Reprinted from PostBulletin.com – a wise letter from Susan Bailey Jan. 27, 2017 was…
Steadfast Ink: The Journey Within
MY DEAR BOY: A World War II Story of Escape, Exile, and Revelation
Adventurers Against Their Will
