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Dear People: World War II Letters From My Dad

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Susan Spangler

With Veterans Day on the horizon, this feels like a good time to post a tribute to the vet I knew best – my dad, Walt Scheiber – a brave crew member on a B24 Liberator bomber over Europe during World War II. Though most of this piece was actually written by him at the time, he wasn’t one to talk about his wartime experiences in the aftermath. Dad died at 92, three years ago this October. So, much as I wanted to, I couldn’t check the details with him. But I hope I got them right. And I hope you find this trip back in time with him as fascinating as I did. Continue reading →

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Top Ten Countdown: What I Learned This Year From Breast Cancer

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Susan Spangler

Two breasts. Two cancers. What can you do but start with a party? And go on from there. One giant step at a time. Continue reading →

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