Hunting for Tombstones at Night
It was a summer night, probably in August. Remember what those days were like? Sun setting late, temperature balmy even later. A light sweater was […]
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Clearsprings Cemetery: Close to Home!
I grew up knowing all about Clearsprings! Wait. No I didn’t. But I thought I did. That’s because Steinbach’s mall is called Clearspring Centre. As a […]
Visiting Greenland… Manitoba
I’ve always wanted to visit Greenland. Then suddenly one day, Andrew told me that we were going to Greenland! After about a seven-minute drive, we […]
My 5G-Grandmother’s Gravestone Was Discovered in Ukraine
I’ve had a kind of difficult time trying to find the gravestones of my great-grandparents. They’re mostly in Canada, but yet I have not managed […]
Christmas at Chortitz: A New Perspective
Andrew and I attended “Christmas at Chortitz” this past Saturday. There are many places named Chortitz, so I’ll be specific: I’m talking about a hamlet […]