Category Archives: Memories

September 10, 2001

Posted on September 10, 2022 by vanbraman

21 years ago on the day before 9/11 I was far away in Capetown, South Africa getting ready to fly back home after teaching for two weeks. My colleague asked me if I wanted to get up early and take … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Queen

Posted on September 8, 2022 by vanbraman

Today is a sad day with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. She has been the Queen of England for my whole life. Both of my Grandmothers saved newspaper clippings about the queen and I am fortunate to have some … Continue reading →

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