Tag Archives: history

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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Reflections – external and internal

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Janette Silverman

Looking at life reflected in the ever-changing River Clyde – walking by and seeing the changes in the river and the sky, and even the wildlife (human and otherwise) brought us to Jonathan Livingston and friends in the middle of … 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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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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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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The call of the gulls

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Janette Silverman

I know this is kind of strange. Anyone who knows me even just a little will tell you I am not a person who enjoys camping. I have to admit that the few times I’ve stayed in a cabin have … Continue reading →

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Mechanical Failure

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Janette Silverman

So, the lesson is that if you get a pop-up message on a device, try to figure out exactly what it says and why. I must have inadvertently changed a setting on my camera and almost all my photos from … Continue reading →

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