Grandchildren are such a joy and a blessing. My Polish grandmother, with her hands resting on her daughter's shoulders, was called Bapcia. I'm not sure what Mary Lubas was called, but you can see she is beaming, too. Paternal grandparents, John and Mary Lubas, were from Montgomery Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. All four grandparents … Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday – First Grandchild
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Six Word Saturday – 13 June 2015
I like to wear hats, too! Today I'm remembering Maude E. Eisenberger Stewart (1894-1983). She was a feisty but loving lady. I enjoy her stylish sense of fashion, and devotion to hat wearing! When she was a young mother, she would pay a neighbor to make most of her children's clothing. Maude enjoyed picking out … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 13 June 2015
Honoring Those That Died For Freedom
On Memorial Day Weekend here in the United States we remember those that served and died for freedom. A few years back while in France, I went to the Brittany American Cemetery to honor my uncle, John Doran, by visiting his grave. It is very sobering to see the rows and rows of simple white … Continue reading Honoring Those That Died For Freedom