The historical Alcan Highway was built in 1942 during World War II. Due to the perils of shipping goods from the USA to Alaska, the solution was to build this connecting highway. It is known as the greatest engineering feat of the 20th century. Men worked in freezing weather at seventy to ninety degrees below…
“Our heritage and ideals, our code and standards – the things we live by and teach our children – are preserved or diminished by how freely we exchange ideas and feelings.” Walt Disney “Being honest about to whom we were born, and the where of it, this is to be proud of our heritage, our…
Born as an only child, in a small Heidi like village called Shuen Ecken, in the Eiffel mountains of Germany, my mother Maria Herzig Crane inherited the strength and spirit to survive the war. Momma Mia was strong willed and unyielding in her determination to live according to her beliefs. Her real beauty shined as…
Reflecting on my German ancestors, my family, my move to Mexico in January 2014 —— via Photo Challenge: Reflecting
Mother’s Day in Mexico is celebrated on May 10th each year. So on Wednesday May 10, 2017 my husband bought me roses and gave me a sweet card. This is my first Mother’s day without a plan to see my son. Jason loved dogs! His first dog’s name was Cosmo and his last main squeeze…
My mother once told me “A lady never buys her own perfume.” How lovely it is to receive a bottle of pleasantness from the man who loves you. “Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.” Proverbs 27:9 — I treasure this advice from my…
For a perfect Mother’s day indulgence, on Friday May 12th, 2017 Netflix premiered the latest version of Anne of Green Gables. Anne with an ‘E’ is a sizzling Canadian Broadcasting joint venture! This Prince Edward Island tale has been spot polished with electric, dramatic acting! The red-headed-freckled-faced orphan takes on new renegade escapades in which…
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