Category Archives: Memories

Thinking of Istanbul

Posted on November 22, 2019 by vanbraman

For the past couple of weeks I have been reading a book about Istanbul while eating lunch. The book is Istanbul: City of Majesty at the Crossroads of the World by Thomas F. Madden. Of course, the book has brought … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day VIII

Posted on November 10, 2019 by vanbraman

This Veterans Day I am remembering my Great Uncle Fred. My Great Uncle Fred enlisted in 1948 at the age of 17 just after the end of WWII. He was assigned to the Freedom Train and was able to see … Continue reading →

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