Kathryn Cisar Schilens

Letters From My Mother

Society EN ↓ 57 episodes

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren. She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota. From her college days in California, to her service as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold. These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now. This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history. Her name was Lorraine. I hope you enjoy her journey. Writing a letter to someone you lo...

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Kathryn Cisar Schilens

Category

Society

Podcast website

lettersfrommymother.fm

Latest episode

Dec 10, 2024

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Episodes

Progress Tests and a Final-Wish Me Luck 11.06.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

3 Feet of Snow in Fargo! 04.06.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

My Brother Boyd and a Birthday 28.05.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

Hey Muff, How About a Visit? 21.05.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

Basketball Injury and Mardi Gras 14.05.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

Uncle Charlie Died... 07.05.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

Christmas Day, 1946 30.04.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

A Toothache, a Day-Long Drill, and a Divorce 23.04.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

Still Waiting For a Job in Officers Heaven 16.04.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

Happy Birthday, Mom 09.04.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

NAS Pensacola - Too Good to be True 02.04.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

Under the Weather - Could be Scarlet Fever 26.03.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

On The Night Watch 19.03.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

Charlie is Stuck in the Phillippines 12.03.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

The Best Valentine I Ever Had 05.03.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

Chief Lampert and a 1941 Pontiac 27.02.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

The Fall of Germany - It Won't Be Long Now 20.02.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

Ice Skatking, Valentines Day, and a Birthday 13.02.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

Heading South - Still So Far Away 06.02.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

America The Beautiful - Singing with Phil 30.01.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

Washington DC or Bust 23.01.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

I'm Still Kicking 16.01.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

Have You Gotten Your Teeth Yet? 09.01.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

Two Dozen Rolls and a Hot Plate 02.01.2024

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

A Sweet Letter and Some Candy 26.12.2023

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren.  She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota.  From her college days in California, to her service in the Navy as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold.  These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a draw...

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