Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/letters-from-my-mother My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren. She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota. From her college days in California, to her service as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold. These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now. This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history. Her name was Lorraine. I hope you enjoy her journey. Writing a letter to someone you love is pretty much a lost art. We are so tied to social media and the immediacy of communication; we have moved away from pen and paper. The letters I am reading are a little tattered, still in their original envelope. What I would like you to take away from each episode of this podcast is one thought. Almost a century ago, our world was in chaos. Some things never change. Then and now, there are still people in this world who understand the power of a selfless attitude. Just like Lorraine, these people make our world better. Thanks for listening. The Letters from My Mother Podcast, Copyright 2023. © 2025 Kathryn Cisar Schilens 038078a2-9cab-5ad0-b858-4be8f589042b no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:34:09 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:58:04 -0600 http://lettersfrommymother.fm https://img.transistor.fm/ByoIoNVxxSyTHQlIu3JwIpngS3bGrMvzZaFIQcgopf8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ2NzAzLzE3MDAx/NTM5MDYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg http://lettersfrommymother.fm episodic Kathryn Cisar Schilens My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren. She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota. From her college days in California, to her service as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold. These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now. This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history. Her name was Lorraine. I hope you enjoy her journey. Writing a letter to someone you love is pretty much a lost art. We are so tied to social media and the immediacy of communication; we have moved away from pen and paper. The letters I am reading are a little tattered, still in their original envelope. What I would like you to take away from each episode of this podcast is one thought. Almost a century ago, our world was in chaos. Some things never change. Then and now, there are still people in this world who understand the power of a selfless attitude. Just like Lorraine, these people make our world better. Thanks for listening. The Letters from My Mother Podcast, Copyright 2023. My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren. family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military Ray Schilens No No 57 57 An English Bungalow With a Lake Erie View full 6d61ec1d-0b2a-4793-8ff8-058507124492 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4cb83a5 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, to her selfless dedication to her children, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, to her selfless dedication to her children, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 428 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, to her selfless dedication to her children, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 56 56 We Got a TV Set - 3 Channels!! full d9314541-5128-4d82-b077-68daf2f28e29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8f5ca10 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, to her selfless dedication to her children, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, to her selfless dedication to her children, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 311 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, to her selfless dedication to her children, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 55 55 Rocky River - A New Home With a Lake View! full 610eb82a-9a52-48b1-ad21-ece12351d8d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dcf4bf19 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 364 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 54 54 Kathy Lee Tells Santa, She Wants a Christmas Tree full b9231f24-dc07-47f6-ae15-2acaa892815b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0df6a033 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 175 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 53 53 A Letter From The Commanding Officer full 7c8d4f4a-8bd9-40b6-be11-b0df28b419d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15545fe3 You can do amazing things in life.  When others notice those amazing things you let them know with recognition.  That's exactly what happend.  What a beautiful way to express thanks for a live of service and a life well lived.

]]> You can do amazing things in life.  When others notice those amazing things you let them know with recognition.  That's exactly what happend.  What a beautiful way to express thanks for a live of service and a life well lived.

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 180 You can do amazing things in life.  When others notice those amazing things you let them know with recognition.  That's exactly what happend.  What a beautiful way to express thanks for a live of service and a life well lived.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 52 52 Too Much Rain, Slow Progress on Building the Euclid House full 2aa81bd7-4bca-4fd1-9203-2e218dfd1c75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c52c07d My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 319 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 51 51 Back in Cleveland with Kathy Lee full 2c7424da-4295-48a6-875a-61aa92f7f981 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a93e92e7 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 255 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 50 50 It's a Boy, no Wait, it's a Girl! full 96cb97c7-1c41-4090-afe6-ac479e5c46f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da3cfaf8 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 313 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 49 49 June 8, 1949 - Wedding Day! full 65e1c145-41d9-426f-8fa8-7c78e17e4951 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d665ef73 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 325 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 48 48 Headed to The Lake - Having The Time of My Life full b61c149b-1479-4b09-9a5b-4d2271843c01 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf5fc8b4 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 251 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 47 47 Stuck For Another Ten Months full c041c999-e470-49f5-ad51-d955d22b4ccd https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b2e46f My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 216 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 46 46 Japan Surrenders - 1900 Hours August 14, 1945 full 4ead697f-4fb1-46fc-a968-64043ae3442a https://share.transistor.fm/s/20d81bf7 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 251 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 45 45 Gone Fishin' full fc69c975-cb06-4927-a4d1-8c722ae4d275 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50e18bd8 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 246 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 44 44 Arthur Murray Dance Lessons...Maybe full af594b19-9b80-4b67-a694-4e384fd04cda https://share.transistor.fm/s/66a4f2b3 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 242 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 43 43 Stillwater Oklahoma is A-OK full 5024b134-9695-45fd-ad8f-0b91b9511c56 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14e2ec61 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 230 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 42 42 Anaconda, Montana - Big Sky or Bust full 0bb6f15d-74f3-4bd2-b53c-5a2f3a993ff1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/495397b3 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 241 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 41 41 Naval Training School Bronx, New York full 9dbb89bc-00d3-4659-ae43-de7f6f7d5362 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46fbdd74 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 145 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 40 40 A Belated Birthday Wish and a Gift full 3b6abb66-7e6a-45dc-89c1-cf9c7f5f1b89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/395888f3 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 227 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 39 39 Airborne and Headed to Washington D.C. full e63c3abc-0053-4376-baaf-37697207c60c https://share.transistor.fm/s/83c4d226 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 205 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 38 38 A Church Bulletin and a Poem for Mom full c29da0c3-88a4-484b-be96-d8a646a5c480 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d92d41a My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 204 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 37 37 Football Weather and a NAVY Win, 6-0 full 2e6906c4-30b1-4744-8867-3169fbadac5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f02b31d My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 188 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 36 36 Work, Work, and More Work! full 132bd278-3729-4cdd-a038-5b4bc903f36c https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f226bbe My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 199 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 35 35 How Are You Doing, Muff? full 80aaa9eb-86f2-44da-aba1-19f46d214f6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/5357bbb6 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 250 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 34 34 Pickles and a Personalized Pen full b615d33d-e1d1-4802-b4f4-00dd12bc0887 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea2ec01f My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 240 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 33 33 Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves at The Orpheum full a0b7b15c-5903-415e-aed3-ad759d00c607 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2325c9b My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 169 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 32 32 Progress Tests and a Final-Wish Me Luck full d1a69b0f-51ed-4c50-b561-6c2748a053b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e23e3f5a My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 193 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 31 31 3 Feet of Snow in Fargo! full 1e235712-7f63-4439-abdf-e3058a41643a https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0dcb221 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 187 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 30 30 My Brother Boyd and a Birthday full 82407b73-e1d5-4f5a-affd-49b2bd2f28e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cfe5a1b My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 232 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 29 29 Hey Muff, How About a Visit? full 4de6a001-00a5-44dd-a5c6-01fc8863bc99 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fad95719 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 225 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 28 28 Basketball Injury and Mardi Gras full 13189556-6048-4732-86be-1dd074eaefa3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c44ed548 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 295 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 27 27 Uncle Charlie Died... full 370a3bd4-7f23-4508-be2c-7ca2514ca4b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81ac419f My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 318 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 26 26 Christmas Day, 1946 full 5e436002-ad5f-45e4-8edd-a88f7924448f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1dac99d6 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 202 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 25 25 A Toothache, a Day-Long Drill, and a Divorce full b771fee5-09e6-4099-ad84-a7a327caa26a https://share.transistor.fm/s/716107d0 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 246 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 24 24 Still Waiting For a Job in Officers Heaven full 4902cf49-f23b-4d09-b98f-769fdced1d18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a6021ab My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 268 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 23 23 Happy Birthday, Mom full 719f3fe3-5d3a-4f88-b7be-bbc44e5dd98a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1599bea My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 191 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 22 22 NAS Pensacola - Too Good to be True full 8f4d10d5-42ea-4074-b042-d3a171a89dda https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c28dbc9 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 357 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 21 21 Under the Weather - Could be Scarlet Fever full b6931be4-a368-47de-b87a-4d36252161f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eaea49e7 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 225 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 20 20 On The Night Watch full e00f2060-a491-48e8-ab50-b6509594dbf7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d60e738f My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 269 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 19 19 Charlie is Stuck in the Phillippines full 4b07982f-cee9-4f62-b7d6-375e611f3730 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17dfc959 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 242 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 18 18 The Best Valentine I Ever Had full cd2d92bf-e1c8-41f9-9060-d4d160341e69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b6d9953 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 254 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 17 17 Chief Lampert and a 1941 Pontiac full dcca358a-38e5-40fc-b449-859ff2f75d40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f76bd228 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 291 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 16 16 The Fall of Germany - It Won't Be Long Now full 0e7d53cb-ab70-47d0-ae63-3a22c00251a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cd1ac79 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 276 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 15 15 Ice Skatking, Valentines Day, and a Birthday full 612fe988-b784-4e8c-83de-e2451f994a61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6610db9 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 242 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 14 14 Heading South - Still So Far Away full 16d39bea-f0bc-4e04-b67e-d665abde4762 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73480861 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 285 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 13 13 America The Beautiful - Singing with Phil full 7ca2db85-df65-4205-b31c-a3710326bcf5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f302ba26 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 279 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 12 12 Washington DC or Bust full 78779a5d-a34d-4b07-a491-7ac421263d60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6a72564 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 234 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 11 11 I'm Still Kicking full 0acf54d2-da48-40a0-b410-6f1ee140d688 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e13c661 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 226 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 10 10 Have You Gotten Your Teeth Yet? full c611a442-8931-4e5c-b08d-7b2596e1e1c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89aaf16d My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 317 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 9 9 Two Dozen Rolls and a Hot Plate full ef474421-b0c2-440a-8e14-28bf4be305d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed9549d8 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 334 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 8 8 A Sweet Letter and Some Candy full a68aadc3-4943-4a91-9428-780563ec6460 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ef21570 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 26 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 322 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 7 7 The Fire Alarm Went Off full 3a22a958-1dc5-4d20-9882-07df292b8171 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0929dfc8 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 264 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 6 6 Flomation, Alabama or Bust full efd215e1-639b-4bb0-8e17-db256d0871d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f64e303 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 241 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 5 5 Took a Train to Chicago full e2db8054-c531-4c71-819f-7636703a5eed https://share.transistor.fm/s/56f79b6b My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 295 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 4 4 Time to Celebrate - July 4th full 7270a5cb-df8c-4aa4-bb89-f9340d7c90ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c39576d My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 300 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 3 3 They Built a Porch full 10e89774-65b2-4511-b45c-29e56237f7df https://share.transistor.fm/s/834a08be My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 183 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 2 2 Powering Up - Getting Electricity full 2a058f91-d2ce-4c50-82b8-06686cfac3fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/99b38692 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 191 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> family, world war II, relationships, the navy, women in the military No 1 1 Storm Warning on the Gulf Coast full 8c605f86-1bdb-474f-83bb-b725691718b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d78e729 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Kathryn Cisar Schilens Kathryn Cisar Schilens 227 My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now.  This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history.  Her name was Lorraine.  I hope you enjoy her journey.

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