Author Archives: Janette Silverman

Kaunas – June 27

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Janette Silverman

We arrived in Kaunas after picking up a car which Lina promptly named the Black Swan.  Much larger than our previous Cinnamon, but when we changed plans and needed a car for additional days this was all that was available. … Continue reading →

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Vilnius Archives – June 26

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Janette Silverman

First, let me say what a pleasure it is, always, to be working in the Vilnius archives.  There is air conditioning, working with the directors in the reading rooms is not difficult, and although there are rules which must be … Continue reading →

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June 25 – Wish I could share photos!

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Janette Silverman

SO many photos!  Not all of them are repeats of what I took last year, and I’m eager to share.  Lina and I walked the streets of the large ghetto today. We spoke about the different ways material references the … Continue reading →

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June 24 – Partial correction and relief

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Janette Silverman

Well, one of us certainly knows how to use Google for answers, and it doesn’t seem to be me!  After fruitlessly searching for a micro USB cable that would fit the opening in the camera body that I thought would … Continue reading →

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Uh-Oh June 23 – Error to be Corrected

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Janette Silverman

Well the day started off well enough. In fact, the day was lovely, one would have said perfect, until we got to Vilnius, but I am getting ahead of myself. On second thought, I need to start at the end … Continue reading →

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June 22 – Kaunas and Environs

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Janette Silverman

You would think (or at least I would) that sitting in a car all day would be restful, especially if you weren’t the one driving. Well, it isn’t really restful, especially if you keep asking the drive to slow down … Continue reading →

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In the air again – June 21

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Janette Silverman

Flying between Poland and Lithuania is as easy as driving – no sense of crossing a border. In fact, it was so easy, it was a little worrying.  I showed my passport to check my bags and get a boarding … Continue reading →

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June 20 – a last day in Poland

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Janette Silverman

Today was our last day in Poland. Well, not really. It was my last day in Poland. Marek will be here doing more research for another 4 days. I’m leaving tomorrow for Lithuania where I will join Lina. Our research … Continue reading →

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June 18-19 – A long Day

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Janette Silverman

Some days seem to blend together. Some days I can’t seem to separate from the day before or after.  These two days, seemed to be like one very long inseparable time.  Perhaps it’s best if I start with the food. … Continue reading →

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Monday, June 17 – a walking day

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Janette Silverman

I love walking in cities – there is no telling what you might (or might not) find lurking just around a corner. Every day and every step is an adventure.  Today, Marek and I wandered around – not aimlessly, we … Continue reading →

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