• Passing the Time

    Passing the Time

    September 5, 1944 My Doll; It’s another one of those nights that I just can’t stop…

  • A Touch of Scurvy

    From the combined lack of food and the summer heat, Harold began to notice the sores…

  • The Runalongs

    Another boring weekend meal at the home of Friends of a Friend of Mom and Dad.…

  • Win it for Red’s Gal

    Win it for Red’s Gal

    The weather was warm and the sun shined brightly down on the prison camp. It was…

  • A Couple of Notes

    A Couple of Notes

    July 5, 1944 My Doll, It’s in my heart, on the tip of my tongue, and…

  • Perfectly Horrible & Unspectacular

    Perfectly Horrible & Unspectacular

    I wrote my mom’s eulogy before she died. Well, technically, she was brain dead, and I…

  • There is Only one Devil

    Deeper, deeper we descended into the abyss. Before exiting topside, I stood on top of the…

  • Happy Anniversary

    Happy Anniversary

    Loretta woke up alone. It was the first of June, her first wedding anniversary. She stirred…

  • Softball Season

    Softball Season

    April 13, 1944 Kriegsgefangenenlager Dear Doll; Softball season started this week and we’re going at it…

  • Unfair Advantages

    Unfair Advantages

    February 20, 1944 Kriegsgefangenenpost My Darling Wife; Your packages were eagerly received and well worth their…