It seems like walking on ashes. Although it is eerily silent, you can almost hear the pain in the air. You can feel the agony in the pit of your stomach as you consider the thousands of mothers who had to carry their babies to their deaths. I left Auschwitz a different person, and most […]Read Post ›
In the weeks since we have returned from Poland, the wonderful friends I made on the journey have been sharing articles, insights and reflections about the commemoration and their experiences. While trying to process myself, it has taken me a while to read through all of the material. Admittedly, I am not even close to […]Read Post ›
People who have known me for a long time know that I am a picture-taker. I have albums and albums of photos from my high school and college days, and folders and folders of digital photos of my family. Before I left for my trip I made sure that I had a SD card with […]Read Post ›
Words are a funny thing. I usually am not at a loss for them, but right now, when I feel like I need them the most, I can’t seem to find the right ones. I left on January 22nd for what I knew was going to be a challenging and emotional experience, but I never […]Read Post ›
Past is Present - Reflections 