Theodosia (Teddy) Robertson

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Raised in California, lived in Poland studied Slavic Languages and Literatures at Indiana University. Teaching at UM-Flint since 1986 in the History Department. Retired 2012, but continues to love teaching, writing, and research.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Visiting Marek and Zosia (with Ramzes)

Marek and Zosia are friends from over 30 years ago. Now retired and struggling with health issues, they are still wonderful, hospitable, dear friends. Their cat, Ramzes, fits in cozily. I taught English to their daughter Marysia, now a successful biologist with 2 grown children. It is wonderful to meet again after so many years. Marek and Zosia have survived World War II, the Warsaw uprising, communism and various forms of surveillance and persecution. We meet again in a small apartment full of memories that include John Paul II and Czeslaw Milosz. Most of all, we can be together again, remember when we were all younger and stronger, and cherish the affection that gives life meaning.

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