Ilona Cole, Story 72

My First Short Story at the Woodlands by Forrest Lake

I have lived here almost five years and not felt inclined enough to write a little tale. Entertainments and get togethers have not been allowed or encouraged by management for all tenants since Covid 19, and still now we are asked to wear our masks and keep the distance when we leave our apartments. A good ruling and policy, we can be proud, not having had any Covid cases. I have made quite a few friends here, gracious and friendly ladies who are interested in conversation with me about Germany during and after WWII, since I lived there during that time. Music and books we like. The camaraderie is nice, and I feel good and safe living here.

In the beginning of this month, a little note showed up by my front door about a competition for a d

Ilona Cole, Story 70

A Christmas Wish Fulfilled

The Lufthansa plane was descending over the countryside north of Frankfurt/Germany and soon we will arrive to be greeted by my sister Friedl and her husband Georg. My husband Hal and I will look forward to spending another Christmas in Germany. After we received our luggage and passed the customs check we finally got to hug my sister and my brother-in-law. We left the Rhine-Main airport in Frankfurt and drove to Darmstadt, Friedl