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Donauschwaben Day – A Day of Culture, History, and Remembrance

May 25, 2024Personal Thoughts

When people ask me where my family is from I usually say that I’m from Germany. While it’s technically not true, it’s the simplest way to answer. Most people, I’ve found, do not want an hour-long explanation of my family’s history.

Never Forget

May 25, 2024Personal Thoughts

I will never forget that day. On September 11, 2001, two commercial airplanes deliberately crashed into the north and south towers of the World Trade Center in New York City.

A Tribute to Joseph Ludwig Jr.

May 25, 2024Personal Thoughts

When I attended the University of Cincinnati, I had to take a public speaking class. One of the assignments in this class was to write and present a “tribute” speech. I wrote my speech about Joseph Ludwig Jr., my Opa (AKA grandfather).

Celebrating the Donauschwaben Culture – Defining Who We Are

May 25, 2024Personal Thoughts

I wrote this article a few years ago when I was the editor of the Cincinnati Donauschwaben's quarterly newsletter. It details the history of the Donauschwaben people, including my Oma and Opa (Josef and Maria Ludwig) and many members of the Cincinnati Donauschwaben club.

Donauschwaben Oktoberfest — Bringing a Bavarian Tradition to Cincinnati, Ohio

May 25, 2024Personal Thoughts

The Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society’s annual Oktoberfest is coming up on September 30, Oktober 1, and 2.