When the Covid-19 outbreak hit our country, I began praying for vaccinations to save lives. Thousands have died from the Covid. We all have had our vaccines for polio and other diseases. Polio is a very contagious and crippling illness. Our generation knew individuals who came in contact with it and were never the same.… Continue reading Vaccinations
Another Fourth of July
We have recently celebrated yet another Fourth of July. The historical novel, THE ADVENTURES OF FRANCIE FITZGERALD by Victoria Kamar Olivett, is a tale of pride and patriotism. The book is a stunning story of an Irish immigrant family in Newark, New Jersey in the 1880’s. They very much appreciated living in America with new… Continue reading Another Fourth of July
Dr. Louis Pasteur
Dr. Louis Pasteur was a great hero in his time. He invented Pasteurization to kill germs in milk and other liquids by boiling them to a certain degree to make sure they are healthy to drink. We still use the process today. Dr. Pasteur’s advice to doctors in the hospitals saved lots of… Continue reading Dr. Louis Pasteur
The Adventures of Francie Fitzgerald
Francie Fitzgerald is a fourteen-year-old girl living in Newark, New Jersey in the 1880s. She is looking forward to being educated and independent against the wishes of her Aunt Molly who feels a young Irish girl should just learn to clean and cook at home. Francie is dedicated to her dreams of being the first… Continue reading The Adventures of Francie Fitzgerald
Author Victoria Kamar Olivett
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 Author Victoria Kamar Olivett