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Chocolate Berlin Bomber Returns to Frankfurt
My thoughts are still on Berlin. So it may come as no surprise to you why I was devastated to find out this morning that U.S. Army Air Corps Col. (Ret.) Gail Halvorsen returned to Frankfurt… 7 days ago. Any hope of meeting this amazing hero was non-existent because no one had notified the American military forces in the area. At least not publicly. If you are not sure who he is or why he is important I would understand. My earliest recollection was a byline in high school! However we have a great library staff that constantly brings interesting subjects forward. Which is why earlier this year around Memorial…
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33 Terribly Good Reasons You Should Visit Normandy
The general idea is that Normandy would make a great day trip. Especially if you grew up in a military community, served your country, or have someone in your family who has served. You might think of Normandy and the D-Day landings as a couple of battles on a beach. It was more than a bloody battle in the sand and because sometimes the words to describe it fail, it is best to see it for yourself. With that in mind there are several reasons your trip to Normandy should be more than a day trip. It is a place to take time to remember the lives given. It is a place where you can understand the cost…
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Embracing Multicultural Day with Paul Goble
Thank you for your interest in Multicultural Day. The following articles you are looking for is at Phoenix Rising Homeschoolers; Embracing Multicultural Day with Paul Goble 5 Ideas to Celebrate Native Americans
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4 Things about Community Events that Disappoint Me
In our wonderful community here in Wiesbaden, there is a regular opportunity to experience the diverse culture our military represents or encounters. When I first arrived in Germany I didn’t know there was anything but brats and fried potatoes to experience. Turns out it is as common as hot dogs and French fries back home, so making a decision on German Food on such a narrow idea is going to leave you disappointed. There is something else that disappoints me. I really have waited to speak about what’s bothering me. I wanted to give it a chance to tell me I was wrong. To prove to me that it was more…
