by Liz A | Jun 22, 2020 | Pepper and Bear
Army wife life Unterklausen Part II Before my arrival, Eric had furnished not only the bedroom, but kitchen as well, also buying European coffee, fresh dairy products, and bread from the Bäckerei. I chose another brötchen with an assortment of seeds, buttering it...
by Liz A | Jun 11, 2020 | Pepper and Bear
Army wife life Unterklausen Part I When I opened my eyes, I wasn’t sure if it was day or night. I couldn’t see anything—not a shadow or even the outline of my hand. The metal shutters eliminated any light and the only sound was the rustling of linens as I shifted on...
by Liz A | May 7, 2020 | Pepper and Bear
Excerpt from Easy Street: Based on my mother’s memoir Steps Out of Ziska College Part 6 Diane’s mother was home before supper. She came into the tavern as Baba was serving chicken dumpling soup at the family table. She walked over with heavy steps and sat down. Her...
by Liz A | Apr 30, 2020 | Pepper and Bear
April is the Month of the Military Child According to the Military Child Education Coalition, the official flower of the military child is the dandelion. Why? The plant puts down roots almost anywhere, and it’s almost impossible to destroy. It’s an...
by Liz A | Apr 29, 2020 | Pepper and Bear
Excerpt from Easy Street: Based on my mother’s memoir Steps Out of Ziska College Part 5 Czech’s are dull witted.” “Slovak’s are untamed mountain goats!” Diane heard the sneers directed at her Czech community from outside the ghetto. But, when high school graduation...
by Liz A | Apr 20, 2020 | Pepper and Bear
Excerpt from Easy Street: Based on my mother’s memoir Steps Out of Ziska High School Part 4 The afternoon passed quickly. One of the sisters turned the record player down, allowing Glenn Miller to play in the background while the students gathered their belongings....
