Daily Archives: 10/03/2013

Introduction to “Military Brats” – 14

“I brought so few gifts to the task of being a military brat.  You learn who you are by testing and measuring yourself against your friends you grow up with.  The military brat lacks those young, fixed critics who form … Continue reading

Posted in Air Force Brats | Leave a comment

The Swiss Family Holliker: Journey to America

While visiting Switzerland, I asked Max, “How would Johannes have come to America?” Max lives in Still, Switzerland, about 2 miles from Rein (where Johannes lived – go figure!).  His house actually sits on the Aare River. This is Max … Continue reading

Posted in Family | 1 Comment