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Always the helpful pup, Bailey helps our neighbor clear his field.

Bailey says that it is always worth it to roll and run in the grass even if it makes you sneeze for several minutes after! He says, “Run and roll in the grass, people! Allergies be damned, life is short and the grass is sweet!”

“Klepper” Boats at the World’s Fair in Seattle The World’s Fair opened in Seattle, and it was to be the day today that my Hal and I will take a walk through it. Seattle gained a wonderful complex, an area with marvelous buildings that were erected and a monorail that would bring visitors and Seattleites…

My Klepper Boat (Fold Boat) World War II had ended, and it was a beautiful summer weekend. My home in the City of Darmstadt ended up being in the American occupied sector. Our group from the surrounding area had not been to the Rhine River to check on our club house and the big hanger…

World War I, The Dardanelles Our professor at my university, doctor Stern was a great professor, a teacher, a tutor and was dedicated in doing a job 100%. We had the most interesting and informative lectures by him, and he was committed to giving his students a well- rounded education. He would, with very relaxed…

Please enjoy this charming story from our guest author about Ilona’s nephew, “Kiki” Kiki, a Wonderful Little Boy It was summertime in 1957 and I just passed my citizen-ship tests and was sworn in as an American Citizen. My dearest husband Hal was so very proud of me, and I was so elated and proud…

Please enjoy another story from our guest author, Ilona! Beautiful Asian Flowerpots, Cache My husband, Hal and I, Ilona were searching for an Asian Flowerpot, in fact for a pair. We talked about it again on Friday evening, having another glass of wine after dinner. We decided to drive to our favorite place to look…

Welcome to the new website, friends of Marcie and also of her beloved guest author for the last several years, Ilona Cole. Here’s Ilona’s latest story for your enjoyment. Our Friends, Ruth and Kurt Pieper We met the Piepers, Ruth and Kurt, through our dear friends, the Kolosars, Marilyn and Richard. Ruth had in their…