Julia Nagy : Grandmother and Namesake
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Thinking about the 'superheroes' in my life, the very first person that comes to mind is my grandmother Julia Nagy ! My mom's mom!
My grandmother was my inspiration for all that I strive to achieve today. She has inspired me to be a better person and a better lensmaster as well.
Thank you grandma Julia Nagy! xoxoxo
P.S. On April 16, 2009, my Stuffed Cabbage lens, dedicated to my grandma Julia Nagy, was honored by earning a purple star. It's that special award for Giant Squids with a lens of quality content. On April 19, 2009, that lens made it into the #1 spot overall on Squidoo and spent 24 days in the #1 spot.
Julia Nagy : My Grandmother, Namesake and Superhero was originally created on June 12, 2008.
Contents at a Glance
Me and My Grandmother :: My Superhero!
My Grandmother Julia Nagy -- My Inspiration
Namesake and Superhero!
My grandmother, Julia Nagy, was a true inspiration, my inspiration -- she was working by the age of 10 to help support her mother and family. She married in 1928 and had her first child, my mother, at the very start of the Great Depression in 1929. Her second child, my Uncle Bob, was born in 1931. She survived the Great Depression and continued to work for 50 years at the West Side Market in Cleveland, Ohio. Yet, she made time for all of us 'kids' who clammered to have our special week with her in the summer where we could do anything we wanted. I opted to help her cook and bake and ride the rapid transit downtown Cleveland to visit Higbee's and Mill's Restaurant. The times and memories I spent with my grandmother are the most precious that I wish ...
She was such an important part of my life that if I had one wish, and only one wish, it would be that my grandmother was still alive today so that I could spend some more meaningful time with her.
P.S. I'd also wish that my grandfather was alive and well today! You see, I have SO many questions I'd like to ask him.
It is an honor indeed to have my Superhero tribute lens, in memory of my dear grandmother and namesake, Julia Nagy, featured as Lens of the Day on July 9, 2008. Today is also my birthday and a day that I reflect on all that my grandmother meant to me.

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On The Way To Grandma's There Lives A Tree I Love Giclee Print
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Congratulations to my Grandmother, Julia Nagy :: LOTD July 9, 2008

Me and My Grandmother :: She loved crochet designs!
What do YOU call your Grandmother?
My Grandmother was simply or NOT so simply: Grandma!
Grandmother Remembers a Written Heirloom for My Grandchild
Grandmother Remembers: A Written Heirloom for My Grandchild
Amazon Price: $5.98 (as of 02/14/2012)![]()
This book can be the key to relating to your grandchild by sharing your recollections of days gone by, your hopes and dreams for the future and wonderful remembrances of the distant, and recent past. The "written heirloom" shared with my beloved granddaughter had to be tied with a ribbon to close, it was so "chock full" of words, mementos tucked in alongside clippings, photos, artwork and other tidbits of love I wanted to share with her...and a similar project is in the works for her envious older brother! It may take awhile, but every memory shared will be worth it. Consider this book an investment in joy that will keep blessing on through the years.
My grandmother is my namesake!
The Namesake: A Portrait of the Film Based on the Novel by Jhumpa Lahiri
by Mira Nair, Jhumpa Lahiri
The Namesake: A Portrait of the Film (Newmarket Pictorial Moviebook)
Amazon Price: $2.00 (as of 02/14/2012)![]()
From Publishers Weekly: This slim, glossy volume pays homage to both Jhumpa Lahiri's bestselling novel, The Namesake, and its Hollywood adaptation while also shedding light on the creative process and friendship between author and director. In her opening remarks, Lahiri briefly describes the novel's conception ("The Namesake began as a note to myself, casually jotted down at some point in my twenties, consisting of the phrase 'A boy named Gogol'"), its slow route to publication and later its blossoming into film ("how strange and wonderful to watch the story I had invented, alone and over the course of so many years, being collectively wrestled with anew").
Lahiri emphasizes that collaborating with director Nair was a rewarding experience. For her part, Nair describes her interest in Lahiri's novel as immediate: "The Namesake was many of my worlds: the Calcutta I left behind as a teenager, the Cambridge where I went to college, and the New York where I now live." The two women's essays are followed by dozens of vivid images-from both the film set and the India of Nair and Lahiri's memories-interspersed between passages from the novel. Lovers of the film and novel will relish this tribute. Copyright %uFFFD Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
My Grandmother -- A Bit of History!
My Grandmother's Mother was a Varchola
YES ... My Grandmother is My Superhero!
My great grandmother, Anna Varchola, was born, as a guestimate, in 1870 in Czechoslovakia. She married Mihaly Kovacs, who was born August 4, 1864 in Czechoslovakia. Anna Kovach had 11 children although 8 died from childhood diseases such as TB.
My Grandmother's Father was a Kovach
YES ... My Grandmother is My Superhero!
My great grandfather, Mihaly Kovacs, was born August 4, 1864 in a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire later be known as Czechoslovakia. His name was Americanized to Michael Kovach when he immigrated to the U.S. I've been researching the Kovach name.

L: Julia Nagy, My Grandmother as a Young Girl
My Grandmother's Husband was a Nagy
YES ... My Grandmother is My Superhero!
My grandmother married on Alexander John Nagy on October 2, 1928. He was born on September 7, 1899 in Szatmar, Austro-Hungary, later known as Satu Mare, Romania after the border change at the end of World War I. I've been there and wrote a lens!

Julie Nagy & Alexander Nagy :: My Grandparents' Wedding -- October 2, 1928

Julie Nagy & Alexander Nagy :: My Grandparents' Wedding Party
The Grandmother Book: A Book About You for Your Grandchild
by Andy Hilford, Susan Hilford
The Grandmother Book: A Book About You for Your Grandchild
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 02/15/2012)![]()
For the fifteen million grandmothers who are keepers of family history and memories, The Grandmother Book is a lively and timely way to record your story for future generations.
Andy and Susan Hilford present the perfect way for grandmothers of all ages to pass along a grandmother's story. The story is one that recounts coming-of-age moments, life-changing events, a look back at what was, family anecdotes and historical insight. With thoughtful, surprising, at times unexpected, and provocative questions, this book is directed to the new generation of baby boomer grandmothers.
From early memories of her childhood, to the time she began her own family, to the present as she watches her family continue to grow, this valuable, prompted keepsake ensures that the thoughts, moments, events, images, and ideas that shaped her life are collected in her voice and in her hand for a precious audience.

My Grandmother with Mom & My Uncle in 1931
Grandmother in the Kitchen!
My Grandmother Sure Could Cook ...
YES ... My Grandmother is My Superhero!
My grandmother was famous for her Eastern European dishes including Hungarian Goulash, Stuffed Cabbage and Polish Pierogi. Those were just 3 of the tasty recipes that emerged from her kitchen in Cleveland, Ohio. My grandmother sure could cook.
My Grandmother Made the Best Desserts ...
YES ... My Grandmother is My Superhero!
My grandmother was famous for her Eastern European desserts including Kifli, Butter Horns, Nut Roll, and Poppy Seed Roll. Ah, and then there were the crepe suzettes, strudel, and her apple pie! She was always working to perfect her strudel. Yumm.
The Little Big Book For Grandmothers
by Lena Tabori, Alice Wong
The Little Big Book For Grandmothers
Amazon Price: $38.99 (as of 02/15/2012)![]()
A charming book filled with fairy tales, poetry, nursery rhymes, songs, stories, words of wisdom, activities, finger games, and recipes to enchant and delight. The Little Big Book For Grandmothers is brimming with so many of the classic and favorite things a granmother grew up with, and illustrated with charming vintage art she is sure to adore.
Included are: 20 Fairy Tales, 16 Poems, 12 Nursery Rhymes, 14 Songs, Old-Fashioned Games, 5 Grandmother Stories, 10 Finger Games, 28 Activities: including Embroidered Bibs, a Crib Quilt, and a Family Tree to give to a new grandchild, as well as a Felt Flower Chain, Body Collage, and holiday activities to do with the little ones; 30 Recipes.
A Strong Work Ethic!
My Grandmother Worked for 50 Years ...
YES ... My Grandmother is My Superhero!
My grandmother road the Rapid Transit to the West Side Market where she worked for 50 years. Her drive and strong work ethic so impressed me ... she was indeed like a real-life superhero! Ah, the wonderful meats and cheeses she brought home.

My Grandparents in front of West Tech High School in 1947

My Grandparents on a summer day in 1947
My Grandmother Taught Me How to Crochet
YES ... My Grandmother is My Superhero!
My grandmother was ever so patient especially when she sat by me on her sofa and taught me how to crochet. OMG, her crocheted afghans were so beautiful. She had such a knack for blending the most vivid colors! I'm happy to say that I still have one.
50 Sensational Crochet Afghans & Throws
by Bobbie Matela
50 Sensational Crochet Afghans & Throws
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If you love trying out new stitches, you will love this array of colorful afghans and throws. We included looks to coordinate with popular color schemes being used in today's homes. We've even included a chapter of afghans for kids and babies.

My Grandmother, Julie Nagy, with us kids at Christmas
The buzz on Julia Nagy

- 103rd military ball brings cadets together
- By Julia Nagy | Originally Published: 12 hours ago |Modified: 10 hours ago | Dressed in a forest green army uniform and a black bow tie, cadet Cam Sebring started to lead his date to the dance floor on Saturday night. It was Sebring's first military ...
- New club works to unite with education
- Julia Nagy/The State News Drawing from her hometown roots, communication freshman Maegan Budd is bringing United Way's ideals to campus. Budd is the president of the new organization MSU Student United Way ? an organization whose members are ready to ...
- Florida splits meet with Tennessee
- ... Dubrasky who finished third in the 200 fly (2:00.29); Alicia Mathieu who touched in 9:55.62 for third in the 1000 free; Julia Nagy who took third in the 500 free (4:51.93); and Rebecca Rainer with a third-place finish in the 200 breast (2:14.81).
- St. Marys Majors fill the net
- Game 1: Falcons 6, Redwings 4 (Vandendool Jewellers St. Julia Falcons: Max Nagy 3, Aaron Wagener, Sydnie Fiocca, Keanan Wilson; Reimer Vineyards Winery Star of the Sea Redwings: Dave Sirgiano 2, Stu Harrison, Greg Gadzon). Game 2: Canadiens 8, ...
Is YOUR grandmother YOUR superhero too?
My grandmother was a superhero even though ...
*** she NEVER let her hair down OR got her hair done!
*** she NEVER wore a pair of pants BUT did wear a girdle!
*** she NEVER got her nails done OR wore nail polish!
*** she NEVER used a FOUR-letter BAD word!
How about your grandmother?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYou bet. Great pick.
akarki says:
i should be on the both sides, with a superhero and a non superhero Grandmothers.
Posted August 17, 2011
No. Please pass the peas.
alteredkat says:
My great grandmother was a great pick...my grandfather who married my grandmother was an even better pick...but unfortunately my grandmother and I didn't really "mesh"...I wasn't the only one who felt that way either. :o(
Posted June 18, 2009
What grandmothers have been known to say
Wise words, thinks you ought not to do or to do?
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If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything.
13 points
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If you keep crossing your eyes like that, they'll stick!
13 points
3
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
4 points
4
Is it kind? Is it true? Is it necessary?
3 points
5
Eat the crusts of the bread it will make your hair curl.
Must have worked, my formerly stick straight hair more...2 points
6
Many Hands Make Light Work!
2 points
7
Miechel in beichel
(Mmmmmm mmmmmm good)2 points
8
Smile and the whole world will smile with you!
It works!2 points
9
Pretty is as Pretty does! Same with handsome too!
1 point

In Loving Memory of My Grandmother
The Grandmother Fan Club for Julia Nagy, My Grandma!
Do you have any suggestions ... for how I can improve my tribute to my grandmother?
I'm looking for suggestions for more good articles, photos, videos, blog posts, etc about this person. Think of this like the "External Resources" part of a Wikipedia page. What references would you add about my superhero?
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jimmyworldstar
Jan 22, 2012 @ 1:34 pm | delete
- Beautiful beautiful tribute. The pictures help give an even greater picture of your grandmother and your family further back.
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TIRMassageStone
Aug 22, 2011 @ 5:11 pm | delete
- I like the personal touch of your tribute. I always appreciate the wise quotes you offered.
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TapIn2U Jul 13, 2011 @ 11:56 pm | delete
- Wonderful lens! Your grandmother is great. She inspires you and supports you. Such a touching bond that you share with each other. Sundae ;-)
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dawngibson Jul 8, 2011 @ 5:34 pm | delete
- It might be cool to compare what was happening when you and she were born and reached other milestones. For example, when My Gran was born, she couldn't vote, women couldn't really play many sports, and were more limited in jobs. I have always been able to vote, was on the swimming/debating teams, and can have any job I want.
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Jacqueline Fox
Apr 1, 2011 @ 11:51 am | delete
- Thanks for sharing this inspirational lens. Grandmothers are indeed superheroes! I plan on making my grand mom a scrapbook on her coming birthday. She's turning 70 this year and I hope this would ease her worries about the latest DePuy Hip Replacement Recall issues that she recently learned about.
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Yes I did ...
I was invited to participate in the Squidoo Superhero Project, making 5 lenses in 2 weeks about the people who have inspired me, mentored me, changed the way I look at the world. The people I just want to say a big loud public THANKS to. LOTD = $500 Charity Donation
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