Normandy – Be Free!

We learn about it in school – June 6, 1944. “D-Day,” Omaha Beach, the loss of 2,000 American forces and 4,000 Allied forces in total, the brilliance of the plan and the way it was executed. It was the beginning of the end of the German occupation of France. By the end of August GermanContinue reading “Normandy – Be Free!”

Refried Beans, Tamales, A Steaming Bowl of Posole, Pizza. It must be Christmas!

In past posts I have told you about Christmas in the Ideker house when I was growing up. Today I am going to share with you a little about Christmas in the Ideker house now. Merriam Webster defines traditions as, the handing down of information, beliefs, and customs by word of mouth or by exampleContinue reading “Refried Beans, Tamales, A Steaming Bowl of Posole, Pizza. It must be Christmas!”