‘Proud Daughter’ is named in honor of my late father, Walter “Monday” Poniedzialek, a WWII veteran who proudly served with Read More
Discovering BTS: an unexpected journey
The book centers on my personal journey and will explain how a) I went from mild intrigue. To b) attempting to learn their names and being able to identify them with various colors of hair. To c) being able to tell who was rapping/singing each part. To d) making long-lasting friends worldwide, studying the Korean language, and writing a book about seven talented and outstanding human beings who changed my life forever, and helped me cope during the Covid lock-down. Read More
No Bridge Too Far
No Bridge Too Far, a WWII documentary, written, directed and produced by Marion J Chard, In loving memory of my father, Walter “Monday” Poniedzialek, 540th Combat Engineer. While thousands of books and film have been dedicated to the history of WWII, lessor attention has been given to the comprehensive and heroic role played by U.S. Army Engineers. It is in this light we hope to rectify this unfortunate oversight. The 36th, 39th, 540th & 1108th Engineers were non-divisional, and employed on an as needed basis. Referred to as “bastard” regiments, they were often attached to or in support of other Army units, while part of II & VI Corps and 5th & 7th Army in the European Theatre of Operation… Read More
Marion’s Mumblings
My blog related to my love of many things including, photography, gardening, decorating, science, history, writing, cooking, BTS, and so much Read More
The Story of Q & Tukaa’s Tale
The tween sci-fi series revolves around 10-year-old Rachael, and her 5-year-old sister Melanie. One day while attending the annual garage sale event in her neighborhood, Rachael stumbles upon a porcelain letter ‘Q’ at her neighbor’s house but can’t understand why she feels compelled to buy it. However, she convinces herself to make the purchase. Embarrassed that others may think it too childish, the ‘Q’ remains stuffed in her closet for weeks, until she has the nerve to display it on her desk. Weeks later while her best friend Jenny spends the night, they accidentally discover that the ‘Q’ may be more than a simple decorative item, after her little sister mysteriously goes missing… Read More