Monthly Archives: July 2026

Research and memory

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Janette Silverman

For the last few weeks, with (unusually) lots of free time while I’m in vacation mode, I’ve been reading. Nothing consequential, and in fact I kind of wonder why it is that I’m reading some of these books. Notably a … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh take 2

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Janette Silverman

We always planned to spend two days in Edinburgh and planned for it. This time we felt like old hands – getting train tickets on-line, retrieving the tickets at the machine at Queen Street Station, Glasgow, was old hand. For … Continue reading →

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Hills and Stones: Stirling

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Janette Silverman

Neither the hills nor the extensive use of stone in streets and buildings surprised me. The stone buildings were interspersed with brick, probably from different eras, and even the ancient appearing stone walls and buildings were not all ancient. Surprisingly, … Continue reading →

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It’s the simple things

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Janette Silverman

Our hotel, the Leonardo Royal Hotel in Glasgow is located in the best place – close to the Clyde River (across the street) with its great river walk, down the street from the Central Terminal and an easy walk to … Continue reading →

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A Research Day

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Janette Silverman

Today started off with so much promise. After climbing the hills yesterday to arrive at Garnethill Synagogue a day early for our tour. We were much more careful today, and arrived on time. The storyboards wonderfully described the Jewish communities … Continue reading →

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