The Write Stuff
This picture of Ilona from days before her passing was taken by her friend Pat and shared with me. Here’s one from October 1st, during my final visit with her. She was happy and ready to say goodbye to all her loved ones. Please feel free to add stories, comments, and pictures to this post …
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HALLOWEEN: Our First Day in our New Home Today was the day of completion on our new house in Chelan. The builder did the clean up and gave my Hal the keys. It is also Halloween tonight. I had asked my neighbor lady how many children I could expect tonight and she told me, about …
Baden Baden, the City of Spas: A Vacation with our Mrs. Kramer Summer has started and our Mrs. Kramer had two weeks vacation. She is taking ten days to visit her younger sister, Marga in the beautiful City of Baden Baden in the Black Forest. She already got permission from mama for taking us, my …
Ilona and Jessika Birthday party for my 99th Birthday It is June 2nd 2026. Another Birthday? Oh No! If I count correctly, it has to be 99 years. Oh, how time flies. For this year’s get together I have a little plan and I hope that Marcie will grant it to me. My friends Bonnie …
The End of a Long Story The final days of the Eye Clinic of Bellevue. This old, once great building, has been here for over fifty-some years. Was built and occupied by Dr. Milam and partners, all Ophthalmologists, who have retired or have passed away. The building has been sold now and the few, younger …
An Evening Honoring Vienna Invitation to a Christmas Ball arrived from Dance Studio Boylke Walzer! Waltzes! My sister Friedl and I, Ilona were very excited to attend. Looking forward to a dance our dear mama already anticipated and purchased two beautiful gowns. White eyelet lace for my sister Friedl with a white underlay, full and …
Not a Short Story – Life on the Bright Side, a Plea To the Media Unsung Heroes How beautiful and refreshing it would be, if our News Reporters (Television, Radio and the internet) would report some positive news, the behavior, dedication, decency, compassion and all the good that is still here in our beautiful America. …
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“Bella” She was a gentle lady, beautiful, black dog, with shiny fur, and big, beautiful and kind dark eyes. She was an English Labrador Retriever. I had never heard of that service. It was my second stay in the hospital within three months and I was not a happy camper. I felt sad and the …
The Hunting Party It was a most beautiful day in late September. A sunny day, a crisp evening. Our father had an invitation from the Gross Herzog (Grand Duke) of Hessen to join his hunting party as a guest. In most of Europe, like in Germany one does not have the privilege and freedom of …
My First Trip to Aunt Frieda A little synopsis about Ilona, the youngest daughter of Lizzi and August. Born early, three months early, weighing only 2½ pounds. She is the story teller. Survived, grew from this tiny infant into a young woman, graduated from University with a degree in International Law and Commerce. Worked for …