Author Archives: Janette Silverman

A very long day – another journey begins

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Janette Silverman

The way I figure it, leaving New York on Sunday at 4:40 PM meant, under the best conditions, that there’d be a long, sleepless flight to Amsterdam. We landed there early – at 5:30 AM instead of 6 AM. For … Continue reading →

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Everything is really related

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Janette Silverman

Thoughts, people, places – one thing leads to another in a constant flow of interconnectedness. As a genealogist I am always aware of people’s names and where they live, the places they say their families were from. There are so … Continue reading →

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Final Day

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Janette Silverman

Often when I attend a conference in an interesting place not only do I arrive a few days early, and leave a few days late, but I pick and choose conference sessions to attend, and spend time each day wandering … Continue reading →

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Exhausted

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Janette Silverman

I didn’t write anything yesterday, which didn’t mean that nothing was going on – it was more like I was completely overwhelmed by the end of the day. My primary reason for being here is to attend a conference on … Continue reading →

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Sights, sounds, smells make memories

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Janette Silverman

Today was another day of not so aimless wandering, but once again, over 18,000 steps. I admit, I am often challenged when attempting to follow GPS directions. The miracle is that I actually get where I’m going, and get back … Continue reading →

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At Leisure in Vienna

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Janette Silverman

Before I comment on my 18,000+ walk today, the food, and the sites, I need to mention the weather and clothes. If you’ve ever traveled with me, you know that no matter how carefully I pack, I never have to … Continue reading →

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New York to Amsterdam to Vienna

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Janette Silverman

It’s a good thing a trip like this covers two calendar days – it’s way too much to deal with in one day especially with a 5+ hour stopover in Amsterdam! My trip began in a most auspicious way. Car … Continue reading →

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Vienna Bound

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Janette Silverman

I’ve never been to Vienna before. Then again, I’ve never been to a lot of places. This week I will fly to Vienna to attend a fantastic conference – the first held by the relatively newly formed Association for Central … Continue reading →

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Then to now

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Janette Silverman

Last week (actually only a few days ago) I was staring off into the vast Baltic, looking towards Hel, marveling at the fairytale town, the beautiful beach and town of Sopot, and so much more. One thing that strikes me … Continue reading →

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Refresh my memory!

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Janette Silverman

About five years ago, a friend was talking to me about Varian Fry, who my friend considers a personal hero. He asked if I knew of Varian Fry, and when I admitted I did not, he sent me a copy … Continue reading →

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