Codename: Zosha

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CodeName Zosha

written by

Yehudit Kafri

Most of my readers know I like to read books about World War II when it pertains to Nazi Germany or the Holocaust. That time in history is just so full of information I could just read about it everyday, watch movies, hear stories, see pictures, I think you get the idea. 

This book was more about Zosha's life and her story of fighting back, never giving up. The author did a great job of blending what she perceived to have happened and what actually happened from records, stories, and people who knew Zosha.  

Very different then what I am used to reading but still hit the mark on what I like to read about and gave me a glimpse into a another life during this time in history. A sad time were tragedy happened along with gains in science medical practice, etc, all in the name of genocide. 

We can all be thankful for things that happened during this time while mourning the deaths of so many innocent people who should have had a right to live on to be able to tell their own stories. People like Zosha stood up and tried to help others even if it cost her the very life she lived. A great book that any Heroine lover will enjoy. 

I only wish to be as strong as this lady if the day ever comes for me to stand up for what I believe in.

You can find Codename Zosha on Amazon.

Zosha Poznanska is an unsung Jewish heroine of World War II. Born in Kalisz Poland, she immigrated to Eretz Israel as a pioneer and for a brief time belonged to the group that founded Kibbutz Mishmar Ha'emek. Afterwards, she joined the Palestine Communist Party (Palestiner Kumunistishe Partie in Yiddish, abbreviated PKP), and from 1930 until her death she lived in France and Belgium. 

On the eve of the war she was recruited into the Soviet spy network known as the Red Orchestra, which operated in Western Europe. Zosha was part of the inner core of the network, a third of whose members were Jews. Apparently unaware of the Jews' participation in the Red Orchestra, Hitler declared, "The Bolsheviks surpass us in one area alone: espionage!" and he commanded his counterspies to eradicate this network at all costs. 

This book tells the story of Zosha Poznanska through all the chapters of her short life: childhood, the Hashomer Hatzair youth movement in Poland, Eretz Israel and the PKP in the 1920s, Europe in the 1930s and the Red Orchestra. It tells of her loves, her relationships with family and friends, her daring activity in the Red Orchestra and her heroic struggle in a Gestapo prison. The State of Israel posthumously awarded Zosha a medal of honor for fighting the Nazis. 

The book is written as a biographical novel and relies on exhaustive research; all fictional passages are derived from and based on extensive documentation. 
The book was awarded the 2004 prize for top literary achievement, by the Society of Authors, Composers and Music Publishers in Israel 

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Agility is key to sports

When I first recieved this I thought it was a emergency ladder, but quickly figured out it was a agility ladder, which is used to help accelerate speed, accuracy, and change of direction. Great for children who are playing sports, athletes wanting to improve their performance.

My girls are going to be doing this on their off days from sports for the year to keep them active during the winter so they are ready for the next sport on their list.

Kind of reminds me of the tires you had to run through growing up in school.





You can find the Ohuhu agility ladder on Amazon.

What Ohuhu has to say about their product.
12 Rung Agility Ladder with Black Carry Case

-Improve acceleration, lateral speed and change of direction
-Improve quickness through accelerated foot strike and lift frequency
-Develop the core skills necessary to enhance balance, rhythm and body control
-Ladder is 15 feet long with 11 heavy-duty plastic rungs for high-intensity training
-Includes carry bag for easy portability

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Safe Pet Walking at Night

When you are walking your dog at night you want motorists to be able to see you and your pet. This is a great way to be able to insure that while walking your dog.

A set of LED lights inside of a dog collar. I love it, hope to see these in cat size as well. Great for outside animals as well as just in case your dear pet gets loose in the neighborhood. Sure makes it easier to find them at night.

Easy on and off switch so you can save the batteries for night time use only. I think this is a great item and look forward to seeing this in more sizes and colors. Our Princess loves her new jewelry.

You can purchase the EpicPet Pet Supplies LED collar on Amazon.

What EpicPet Pet Supplies has to say about their product.

• -Your dog looking Awesome with this premium LED Brown Leather Dog Collar! Your dog will be the life of the party or the talk of the town with their new Lighted Dog Collar. NOW WITH BONUS 21 PAGE E-BOOK "Top 20 Dog Health Problems" with purchase.
  
  
  -High-Intensity White LEDs that can be seen over 1500 ft away for the ultimate in safety. Walk your dog at night with confidence knowing that cars can see you from far away.
  
  -Rugged Rust Resistant Zinc Alloy buckle and binding coupled with Water Resistant design ensures your collar remains functional if your dog gets caught out in the rain! Backed by a 90 day product replacement warranty!
  
  -Attractive Handmade Dog Collar with 100% Genuine Leather and Cowhide Padding for the ultimate comfort for your dog. This medium sized dog collar is adjustable and comfortably fits most dogs with a neck circumference between 13 inches and 18 inches (Fits most Medium and some Large Dogs)
  
  -Energy efficient design with operation up to 80 HOURS with the included batteries. Intuitive design makes for easy replacement of the two CR2032 batteries.

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Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and EpicPet Pet Supplies. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com. 

Fruit and Tea Tumbler

A new idea for our family. We have been infusing water with fruit, but we hadn't tried to infusing tea with fruit. Oh my it is so good and just as easy as it is when you do water.

Love the glass bottle, kind of like drinking out of a tall mason jar. We were looking for a change from infused water and we have found it. We have even started infusing different fruit with lemonade. Yummy.

The metal mesh keeps the fruit or tea if you are using fresh tea leaves from going into your mouth while drinking the tea. What I love most is that I can still use herbal tea bags, or even decaffeinated tea so I can enjoy a nice cool drink.

You can purchase the Ephistica Infusion Bottle on Amazon.

Sophisticated glass and bamboo glass tumbler for Tea and Fruit infusions , Double glass wall for insolation - efficient and ecofriendly! Keeps warm drinks for up to two hours.

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Organization for your broom closet

Years ago in our first apartment we had something like this and I have been looking for a good one ever since. Luckily Ohuhu came to my rescue with the perfect holder for our brooms, mops, and dusters.

We had been storing our mops in the bathroom tub with the pails, and the brooms were stored in between the stove and refrigerator, always falling over, getting in the way when ever we were to take them in or out. Every Time we used the garbage or took it out they would all fall over.

As for the mops well every time someone wants a shower they have to take them out of the bathtub and then remember to put them back when they are done. The Ohuhu broom and mop organizer installs quickly and holds our mops, brooms, and dusters well. You don't have to fight to get them to stay and when you remove them you don't have to pull hard to be ale to use them.

Organization is key at any age really, now that I am getting older I like to have everything where it needs to be, I don't like having to look all over the house for the items I need. Even though we live in a huge house, we don't have a broom closet which was half the problem, but we do have a basement and there is a wall there that this fit into just perfectly. Now to find a spot for those pesky mop pails.

You can purchase the Ohuhu Mop and Broom Holder on Amazon.

What Ohuhu has to say about their product.
Ohuhu® Mop and Broom Holder / Magic Holder, 5 Positions with 6 Hooks, Compact & Clean Design Wall-mounted Organizer, a Must Have for Every Family

This Ohuhu® Mop and Broom Holder / Magic Holder is a must have for every family!
5 Positions with 6 Hooks, perfect design for holding, storing and organizing your cleaning utensils, garden tools, work tools, sports equipment and more, which is suitable for all tool with handle and can be used at house, school, stadium, hospital, hotel, restaurant, post office, bank, store, supermarket...

Specification:
-Package dimension: 16.15" x 3.35" x 2.76"
-Product weight: 1.2 lbs
-Material: ABS

Package Includes:
-1 x Mop and Broom holder
-1 x pack of screws and accessories

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Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and Ohuhu. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.