Author Archives: Bobo

The Swiss Family Holliker: Journey to America, Certificate of Baptism

Posted on 12/03/2013 by Bobo

This is a copy of Johannes Holliger’s Certificate of Baptism. (My cousin Neil Holliker) has the original today. The first thing to notice are the fold marks.  It looks like it just came out of his pocket! The Header is: … Continue reading →

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Introduction to “Military Brats” – 14

Posted on 10/03/2013 by Bobo

“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 →

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The Swiss Family Holliker: Journey to America

Posted on 10/03/2013 by Bobo

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 →

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Boiled Eggs

Posted on 07/03/2013 by Bobo

I saw this on FaceBook this morning: What a great idea! I have between 13 – 14 hens out back.  Not sure as they move around too much when I try to count them.  Anyway, right now I have about … Continue reading →

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Introduction to “Military Brats” – 13

Posted on 06/03/2013 by Bobo

“This is my paradox.  Because of my military life, I’m a stranger everywhere, and a stranger nowhere.  I can engage anyone in a conversation, become well-liked in a matter of seconds, yet there is always a distance I can never … Continue reading →

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Harry’s Neighbor

Posted on 05/03/2013 by Bobo

Harry has a neighbor who is “none too bright.”  I have met him, and I would think describing him as “half-bright” sometimes would be a “stretch.”  But he treats Harry well, so Harry ‘tolerates’ him.  With all his incessant whining … Continue reading →

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Introduction to “Military Brats” – 12

Posted on 28/02/2013 by Bobo

“I thought I was singular in all this, one of a kind.  From Mary’s book, I discover that I speak in the multi-tongued, deep-throated voice of my tribe.   By writing this book, she handed me a visa to an invisible … Continue reading →

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Honey & Cinnamon

Posted on 28/02/2013 by Bobo

(I pulled this off “the Net” this morning.  You can find information of ‘Snopes;’ and I like what I see here:  http://fatalfacts.com/index.php?/topic/1308-facts-on-honey-and-cinnamon-it-is-found-that-a-mixture-of-honey-and-cinnamon-cures-most-diseases/  They are essentially the same…) Drug companies won’t like this one getting around.  Facts on Honey and Cinnamon: … Continue reading →

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No-Notice Hospitality Checks

Posted on 26/02/2013 by Bobo

One of the fun things we had while I was on active duty were the “No-Notice Hospitality Checks.”  These took several forms.  Essentially a group of us would head over to someone’s house – someone who usually left the O’Club … Continue reading →

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Introduction to “Military Brats” – 12

Posted on 26/02/2013 by Bobo

“The military life marked me as one of its own.  I’m accustomed to order, to chain of command, to a list of rules at poolside, a spit-shined guard at the gate, retreat at sunset, reveille at dawn, and everyone in … Continue reading →

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