Monthly Archives: May 2018

It has been a few weeks since I wrote last and while a lot has been going on the world, I have tried to insulate myself from the majority of it. My own life has been hectic enough. Alex, my amazing husband has been diagnosed with Tinnitus – according to everyone’s favour psychosomatic website:  webmdContinue reading “General Musings”

So, another whirlwind trip to visit my mom. As always, I am a bit apprehensive about these visits. One can never be sure of my mom’s state. Fortunately, this has been a good visit. She is relatively lucid and calm. Mom loves to talk about her family and I encourage it. Those memories, while distantContinue reading “Hello Edmonton”

So, after my parents were married, their lives began to move forward very rapidly.  The Second World War had been over for about 5 years and the vast majority of Europe was still dealing with recovery, rebuilding and renovating. The Netherlands was hit especially hard and the economy was faltering.  Employment opportunities were few, especiallyContinue reading “My family history”