Facing death. A letter home. Memorial Day & D-Day tribute
My uncle, Frank Ebner Gartz, known to the family simply as "Ebner," [ABE-ner] was a "prince of a guy," my dad said often. He was also a crack navigator on the B-17 Bomber during World War II. In one of...
View ArticleVeterans Day evokes Thanksgiving Thoughts
On Veterans Day, I always think of my beautiful, young, handsome Uncle Frank Ebner, whom I never met in person, yet I feel I know intimately. Why? Because I have nearly 300 letters written to and from...
View ArticleRedlined, two years old in the midst of COVID-19
Reading is essential during the COVID-19 "stay home" orders. "Redlined's" 2nd birthday is Friday. Share this page-turner with friends and teens who want a story for pleasure AND learning. Redlining's...
View ArticleMy gift that keeps on giving
My gift to Chicago's Newberry Library will keep giving to researchers and anyone interested in Chicago history for generations to come. The post My gift that keeps on giving appeared first on Linda...
View ArticleHappy Birthday “Redlined!” Passion to Publication:
Happy Birthday, "Redlined!" Five years old and still going strong. The post Happy Birthday “Redlined!” Passion to Publication: appeared first on Linda Gartz.
View ArticleAudiobook of “Redlined” coming with two wonderful narrators
I'm excited to announce the impending release of the audiobook for Redlined! The post Audiobook of “Redlined” coming with two wonderful narrators appeared first on Linda Gartz.
View ArticleSwimsuit fashion – the mankini!
The mankini was the latest in swimsuit fashion for young men in the 1920s. My dad and his brother were in prime form here at Lake Michigan, showing off their legs, but no bare torsos allowed! The post...
View ArticleA Veterans Day Tribute!
Veterans Day Tribute: A mother’s letter to her soldier son - Originally in Chicago Tribune Special offer: For a limited time, you can purchase the audiobook of Redlined for the astonishing price of...
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