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BRAVE FACE

The inspiring WWII Memoir of a Dutch/German Child

Research: My Sweet Spot

Research: My Sweet Spot

What do asthma, cell communication, good science, history, and genealogy all have in common? Research! And me. I’ve spent many happy hours engrossed in studying all of them. For Mother’s Day, I bought myself a gift. Okay, those who are snickering, did you never buy...

Mother’s Day

Today is Mother’s Day (2023). Before I was married I knew that I wanted to be the mother of a large family. The 12 children didn’t happen, because 5 turned out to be plenty. But here I am, a happy old lady with a very large family. You see, when I was very young, it...

I’m in Portugal

Since I’m only 88 years young, I decided that another transAtlantic trip was in order. My son Michael, his wife Theresa, and my daughter Jody are with me. We’re not even halfway through our time, but we’ve visited the beach, tasted amazing food, seen...

Coincidence? I Don’t Think So!

This morning my adorable three-year-old grandson Facetimed me. “Grammy, did you know that yesterday was Daddy’s birthday?” “Why, yes, I did.” “But it was also _____’s birthday!” “Wow! That’s an amazing coincidence.” Once I’d explained what that word means, we went on...
Out With the Old?

Out With the Old?

The book I need to promote. The book that will be out in April, 2023. The book that is being illustrated now. The book that will be illustrated next. The book that is being edited. The hero of Unforgivable, the book I’m writing right now. The heroine of Becoming...

I Was First!

FIrst, the money mogul Mark Zuckerburg stole my name: Meta. Today, I learned that I am no longer the one and only Brave Face. Apparently, Princess Kate has that name now. it seems that those with money get away with whatever they want. We were never promised that life...