The Story of the Nickel Obelisk in Szynych, Poland
“You’d better post about the Nickelstein,” Andrew said. “I will!” I promised. “But also… why?” “Because! It’s the only monument Mennonites have put up in […]
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I Visited My 6x Great Grandmother’s Grave in Schoensee, Poland
Or, at least, I tried to visit her grave. Born in 1748, she is my great-great-great-great-great-great-grandmother. In the Grandma Online database, she is simply (name […]
Exploring the land of my great-grandparents in Spencer
“What will you do with these stories?” If I’m being honest… I will probably forget them. So much has already been forgotten, reinvented, rewritten. And […]
Falling Down Another Rabbit Hole: Mountain Lake, Buhrs, Bergmans, and… Murder
You’re going to think that I never finish anything that I start. But I will. However, two things have happened. First, Andrew told me that […]
Christfelde’s Homestead & Arcaded House!
Continuing my little travelogue of Mennonite stuff in Poland… On Friday, July 5th, 2024, we had just seen Chelmno and then in our excitement at […]