The above photo is of Elisabeth, around 16 years old. Crestline, May 11, 1952 Dearest Otto, I received your letter with great joy today. I’m pleased that you like my photo — but it is not as beautiful as you write. I was so embarrassed with your letter, as I […]
This feature photo depicts my grandfather Otto (left) and granduncle Hermann (right). Mason City April 26, 1952 My dear Elis! I received your letter with great joy, but since I came home first today I couldn’t answer you right away. But now it has come to the point where my […]
Crestline April 21, 1952 Dear Otto, I got your letter from the post office today, I’m so happy, just like I am with every letter I receive from you. I’d like to apologize, since (because) you forgot the previous week, but you already made it a little difficult for me. […]
The above photo is of my grandmother, her two brothers, and father. Taken in the US. April 16th 1952 Crestline, April 16th 1952 Dear Otto, I must write to you again out of sheer boredom and nostalgia, in spite of not receiving an answer to my Easter card yet. I’m […]
So — this blog blew up a bit after sharing with the Donauschwaben groups. Welcome new followers! I see many of you have signed up to get notified when a new post goes live. For those of you who are new to my blog my primary focus is veganizing global […]
Love letters between two Yugoslavian immigrants escaping war.