This book is not about me alone; it's a cast of characters in the grand play of life. Through these stories, we revisit the earliest days of our existence, the formative moments that sculpted us into who we are today. Funny sayings, unique personalities, and the quirks of those who came before us add humor to our narrative, eliciting laughter and occasional amazement at our shared origins. It's a journey that spans from a small village in Apatin, Hungary, to the bustling metropolis of Ellis Island, New York, and eventually to the historic neighborhood of Soulard in South Saint Louis, a place shaped by waves of immigration.