People of the Meuse-Argonne: Connie Ruzich

July 1, 2016 by Randy
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Even today French locals, other Europeans and Americans find themselves drawn to the Meuse-Argonne region of France.  Once drawn there, many return time and again; often working on a multi-year research or preservation project.  In this irregular interview series, the webmaster hopes to introduce readers to some of these individuals and their labors of love.   1)  What are your name, nationality and occupation? Connie Ruzich, American, University Professor of English at Robert Morris University and author of the blog Behind Their Lines (forgotten voices Continue reading →

People of the Meuse-Argonne: Mark D. Van Ells

June 4, 2016 by Randy
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Even today French locals, other Europeans and Americans find themselves drawn to the Meuse-Argonne region of France.  Once drawn there, many return time and again; often working on multi-year research or preservation projects.  In this irregular interview series, the webmaster hopes to introduce readers to some of these individuals and their labors of love.       1)  What is your name, nationality and occupation? Mark D. Van Ells, American, Professor of History at Queensborough Community College of the City University of New York, and Continue reading →

People of the Meuse-Argonne: Jan en Lenie Mulder

May 7, 2016 by Randy
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Even today French locals , other Europeans and Americans find themselves drawn to the Meuse-Argonne region of France.  Once drawn there, many return time and again; often working on a multi-year research or preservation project.  In this irregular interview series, the webmaster hopes to introduce readers to some of these individuals and their labors of love.     1)  What are your name, nationality and occupation?  Jan & Lenie Mulder, Dutch (couple), Bed and Breakfast Owner ARARA (Montfaucon d’ Argonne).   2)  Which languages do Continue reading →

People of the Meuse-Argonne: Stefan Schweitzer

October 24, 2015 by Randy
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  Even today French locals , other Europeans and Americans find themselves drawn to the Meuse-Argonne region of France. Once drawn there, many return time and again; often working on a multi-year research or preservation project.  In this irregular interview series, the webmaster hopes to introduce readers to some of these individuals and their labors of love.   1) What are your name, nationality and occupation? Stefan Schweitzer, German, attorney at law   2) Which languages do you speak, and how fluently do you speak Continue reading →

People of the Meuse-Argonne: Robert J. Laplander

March 25, 2015 by Randy
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Even today French locals , other Europeans and Americans find themselves drawn to the Meuse-Argonne region of France.  Once drawn there, many return time and again; often working on a multi-year research or preservation project.  In this irregular interview series, the webmaster hopes to introduce readers to some of these individuals and their labors of love.   1)  What are your name, nationality and occupation?  Robert J. Laplander – American – writer, historian, musician (and tire salesman, but only because I’ve grown fond of eating). Continue reading →

People of the Meuse-Argonne: Stephen Skinner

August 9, 2014 by Randy
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Even today French locals , other Europeans and Americans find themselves drawn to the Meuse-Argonne region of France. Once drawn there, many return time and again; often working on a multi-year research or preservation project. In this irregular interview series, the webmaster hopes to introduce readers to some of these individuals and their labors of love.   1) What are your name, nationality and occupation? Stephen Skinner, USA. I’m a journalist by trade.   2) Which languages do you speak, and how fluently do you Continue reading →