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War is Hell (Poland Trip – Part V – More History)

Posted on June 19, 2016 by tonyj126

I’ve been rather busy lately, but my brother-in-law sent some additional information which I have copied and pasted here (Thanks, David). I think he got most of this information from his own research and a visit with his father to … Continue reading →

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Stalin Probably Saved My Father-In-Law’s Life (Poland Trip – Part IV – More Impressions)

Posted on June 10, 2016 by tonyj126

This realization from my Poland trip came as a bit of a surprise. I had all the information before my travels – my father-in-law’s recollections & my knowledge of Polish history from September 1939 to June 1941 – but it … Continue reading →

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Darkened Windows – A Short Story

Posted on June 9, 2016 by tonyj126

Considering the stakes, it’s surprising that no one seemed to understand the implications of the legal campaign. The seeds were sown in the unexpectedly strong American response to the “Reclaim Our Glory” presidential slogan. The idea of turning back the … Continue reading →

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Stolen Jewish Property and Warsaw (Poland Trip – Part III – Impressions)

Posted on June 7, 2016 by tonyj126

When my wife and I travel, I am acutely aware that I look like a tourist. My clothing and other aspects of my general appearance make that obvious, even before I attempt to speak phases in a language other than … Continue reading →

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The U.S. and Hitler (Poland Trip – Part II – Impression)

Posted on June 6, 2016 by tonyj126

This is Part II of my Poland series based on our recent trip. Part I consisted of some early to mid-twentieth century history which helps as background for my impressions. # 1: The United States played a larger role in … Continue reading →

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A Simple Candidate for a Simple Electorate

Posted on June 1, 2016 by tonyj126

Donald Trump has a simple plan. He often says so, including this quote following his Indiana primary win. “Our theme is very simple. Make America great again. We will make America great again. We will start winning again.” Many Americans … Continue reading →

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Legacy of Being Treated Poorly

Posted on May 29, 2016 by tonyj126

I’ve done a fair amount of traveling over the past year. In fact, I’m writing this on a flight; I going to visit my son and do some work on the rental house in Sedona. Our children are dispersing and … Continue reading →

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My Trip to Poland – Part I – History

Posted on May 29, 2016 by tonyj126

My wife and I made our first trip to Poland a few weeks ago. It was a trip prompted by low airfare ($775 RT Chicago to Warsaw on Delta & Air France). We spent four nights in Warsaw, three nights … Continue reading →

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Short Term vs. Long Term Options

Posted on May 26, 2016 by tonyj126

I’m a little annoyed with myself. I wrote a post a month ago about how I thought Paul Ryan could win this year’s election if he ran as an independent (“Prediction: The Next U.S. President will be the Third-Place Finisher … Continue reading →

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The Nooks ‘n Crannies Generation

Posted on May 21, 2016 by tonyj126

My wife and I are at the very end of the Baby Boomer generation. Because we’re at the tail end, we didn’t share the same experiences, nor do we have the same drives which typically describe that generation. There was … Continue reading →

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