I am very proud to announce that on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, I will present my historical novel, The Adventures of Francie Fitzgerald, at the beautiful Waukegan Public Library (128 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60885) from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. You can register on the library’s website for this free event. I look forward… Continue reading An Evening with Author Victoria Kamar Olivett
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Meet the Author
Victoria Olivett taught 7th Grade Middle School for thirty-five years in Lansing, Michigan. She has a degree in Sociology and History from Michigan State University. She enjoys making history come to life so others have the opportunity to relive experiences from the past. Victoria believes that history empowers us to learn from one another and… Continue reading Meet the Author
Polio, The Sleeping Virus Has Awaken
It is hard to believe that polio, which has been eradicated in this country since 1979, has now been discovered in New York. A twenty year old man in Rockland County, there has been diagnosed with Poliomyelitis which is a poliovirus that effects the nervous system and spinal cord. This disease multiplies mainly in the… Continue reading Polio, The Sleeping Virus Has Awaken
North Chicago Public Library
I would like to thank Jay and all the wonderful staff at at the North Chicago Public Library for allowing me to present my historical novel, The Adventures of Francie Fitzgerald. They were all extremely helpful and have ordered a copy of the book for their library and invited me to come back in September… Continue reading North Chicago Public Library
St. Patrick’s Day
March 17 is the day we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland. Americans especially honor him with parades, Irish food, and green beer. We eat corned beef and cabbage so on that day I guess we are all Irish. The Shamrock is considered a sacred plant that symbolizes spring and is… Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day
Nicholas Habib Kamar
My father was Nicholas Habib Kamar. He would have had a birthday this past weekend. He died in 1998 and I miss him always. He was my inspiration. Son of immigrants, he lived through the Great Depression, and served in World War II for his country and was part of the Greatest Generation. My dad… Continue reading Nicholas Habib Kamar
The Rabies Vaccine
The Chicago Sun Times recently published an article about a Lake County, Illinois man who was bitten by a rabid bat on September 29, 2021. Thomas Knob, 87 of Spring Grove, Illinois woke up with a bat on his neck. The bat was tested and found to be rabid. Knob refused medical treatment and later… Continue reading The Rabies Vaccine
Booster Shots for Covid 19
The debate goes on whether or not individuals who received their two Covid vaccinations should yet again receive another injection. We know by now Covid is very serious. Many think eight months after the second shot would be a good time for a booster shot. Others feel they are already protected for now with the… Continue reading Booster Shots for Covid 19
An Immigrant Nation
Living in the Chicago area, I am reminded daily that we are a nation of immigrants and migrants. They are the ones that know what hard work is and how to make a life here in the United States. They are ambitious and do those things that seem to be unsuitable occupations for many Americans… Continue reading An Immigrant Nation
America’s Other Pandemic in 1918
In 1918 a strain of influenza called the Spanish Flu became one of the world’s worst pandemics. Five hundred million people became infected worldwide which was one third of the world’s population. Six hundred and seventy five thousand Americans perished from this influenza which many believe began in America according to the Smithsonian Magazine, November… Continue reading America’s Other Pandemic in 1918