A Weekend in Portland, Oregon I came to this Country in 1954 after I received my entrance visa. I worked in Frankfurt/Germany for Northern Area Command, General Eisenhower
Monthly Archives: October 2021
Ilona Cole, Story 62
My Precious and Beautiful Birthday Present It was June 2nd, 2021, my birthday. I am 94 years old. Before I write this short story, I should tell a little how this phenomenon occurred. I never thought I would after so many years have this pleasure of owning such a beautiful and precious gift. I started …
Ilona Cole, Story 61
My Beautiful Geisha Girl: Part 2 I came to this country in 1954 from Frankfurt/Germany a War Bride as we were called then here in the USA. I met a young lady Clara, who was British and was also a War Bride. We worked together at the Bank in Bellevue. She was a very sweet …
Ilona Cole, Story 60
The Most Holy and Emotionally Rich Season of the Year Growing up in Germany during Advent Season my family would go to the Cathedral and listen to the wonderful choir and orchestra performing the Messiah. While my husband Hal and I lived in Vancouver, Washington, and I was still working for the two doctors in …