Monthly Archives: March 2014

Would Someone Provide the Money?

Posted on March 27, 2014 by kjw616

It has been over a month since I last wrote of the predicament my aunts found themselves in as American refugees who ended up in the temporary capital of the Soviet Union—Kuibyshev—after they were pushed from their home in Novgorod. … Continue reading →

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The Stars Now Aligned in Southampton

Posted on March 24, 2014 by kjw616

I knew my father had traveled through Southampton, England on his way to the Soviet Union in 1931.  That fact was written in the diary I had found in his dresser, thankfully penned in English. Dad made four additional trips … Continue reading →

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An 82 Year Old Wrong Finally Corrected

Posted on March 20, 2014 by kjw616

I have returned from my journey to London, which was for the ceremony to honor Louis Brennan, my first cousin four times removed. Without exaggerating, this was the best trip I have ever taken. I had been aware of the … Continue reading →

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The Stars Were Aligned in London

Posted on March 17, 2014 by kjw616

I traveled to London for the ceremony to unveil the headstone of my distant cousin,  inventor Louis Brennan. Knowing that the event would be presided over by the Irish Prime Minister, known as the Taoiseach, and attended by the Castlebar … Continue reading →

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Finding Dad’s Hotel

Posted on March 9, 2014 by kjw616

We arrived in London after an eight-hour flight from Atlanta. Neither my husband nor I had slept much, but that did not matter.  There was a lot to do on this particular trip—some sightseeing, some research, and the ceremony honoring … Continue reading →

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Another Letter to Dad- London Trip

Posted on March 3, 2014 by kjw616

My research into Dad’s life has led to many daydreams of conversations I wish I could have with him . As I learn more, I have more questions to ask him or news to report. Dear Dad, I am going … Continue reading →

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