The Burn That Changed My Life

War Stories from Taking the Wheel

I was waiting tables at this amazing mom-and-pop diner called Leon’s. Most people that came in were regulars, and most ate all three meals there, every day. I spent more time with them than I did my own family. To make extra money, I made the pies we sold at the restaurant. Peanut butter cup…

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Schnecken and Rugelach

War Stories from Taking the Wheel

Do you ever sit around and think about all the people who have influenced you along the way? I’ll always remember Cass. He terrified me. He was old and grumpy and couldn’t help to remind you that everything you were doing was wrong. But at 92 years old, that man knew what he was talking…

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