tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983520193229114152.post5748598032512351712..comments2024-02-05T12:53:48.535-05:00Comments on 100 Years in America: Međimurje: Meeting place of rivers and culturesLisa / Smallest Leafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811771280872197611noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983520193229114152.post-13292495149109985732012-02-02T09:56:56.188-05:002012-02-02T09:56:56.188-05:00Thanks so much for your comment, Margaret. I'd...Thanks so much for your comment, Margaret. I'd love to communicate with you about your family's connection to Legrad. Please email me at smallestleaf@earthlink.net.<br /><br />LisaLisa / Smallest Leafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811771280872197611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983520193229114152.post-23754842889803068222012-02-01T12:30:40.836-05:002012-02-01T12:30:40.836-05:00This was a wonderful find on the internet. My par...This was a wonderful find on the internet. My parents are both from Legrad and they immigrated to Canada back in the 1970's. I have visited Croatia numerous times and always took the time to visit Legrad as I still have family there. Its a beautiful place and very dear to my heart.<br /><br />MargaretAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983520193229114152.post-45042528011569641142008-08-20T11:10:00.000-04:002008-08-20T11:10:00.000-04:00Peter -After re-reading your comment, I just reali...Peter -<BR/><BR/>After re-reading your comment, I just realized that I might have misunderstood you.<BR/><BR/>If you come across any additional information on the history of Međimurje or its name, I would appreciate you sending it on to me.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for reading!<BR/><BR/>LisaLisa / Smallest Leafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811771280872197611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983520193229114152.post-21665361411038295742008-08-20T11:00:00.000-04:002008-08-20T11:00:00.000-04:00Thanks very much for your comment, Peter. Your na...Thanks very much for your comment, Peter. Your name is quite famous in Croatian history.<BR/><BR/>My understanding is that the second part of the name Međimurje ("murje") comes from "more" or "morje", <A HREF="http://www.eudict.com/?lang=croeng&word=more&go=Search" REL="nofollow">meaning "sea"</A>. Thus, the name Međimurje indicates that the area is "between the seas" (or rivers, to be exact).<BR/><BR/>I'm working on learning more about the area's history, but most of the resources are in Croatian so it is slow-going for me.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for writing. I'm glad that you enjoyed my article.<BR/><BR/>LisaLisa / Smallest Leafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811771280872197611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983520193229114152.post-63774727513588978002008-08-20T02:22:00.000-04:002008-08-20T02:22:00.000-04:00Very interesting post about your family and Medjim...Very interesting post about your family and Medjimurje:o)<BR/>One thing though. I don´t think the name "Murje" has anything to do with the word "more". The etymology of the name Mura is unknown I believe, but there is a theory (right or wrong I do not know) that it might be connected to the sanskrit verb "murati" which supposedly means fast flowing. <BR/><BR/>Anyway....very, very nice read :o)<BR/><BR/>Peter Zrinski (with roots in Prekmurje, Slovenia)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983520193229114152.post-69596352807446912212008-05-05T11:40:00.000-04:002008-05-05T11:40:00.000-04:00Your blending of the old and new photographs reall...Your blending of the old and new photographs really bring your story alive. I enjoyed it very much.<BR/><BR/>JaniceJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476918537317701594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983520193229114152.post-26984971306205853842008-05-04T10:14:00.000-04:002008-05-04T10:14:00.000-04:00Wonderful post - and the photos are absolutely gre...Wonderful post - and the photos are absolutely great. What a beautiful place to call home!Lidianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609618027313982020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983520193229114152.post-79530946348264146142008-05-03T21:14:00.000-04:002008-05-03T21:14:00.000-04:00Wow! I'm really impressed with the collection of o...Wow! I'm really impressed with the collection of old and new photos and maps you have acquired. Terrific article Lisa!Jasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561520746304048996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983520193229114152.post-39399559581004819242008-05-03T12:08:00.000-04:002008-05-03T12:08:00.000-04:00Lisa,This was great. I loved the old maps and pho...Lisa,<BR/><BR/>This was great. I loved the old maps and photos. I'm visiting Croatia in June (hopefully...), but unfortunately I won't be near this area. Next time!<BR/><BR/>DonnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983520193229114152.post-69699032489274174222008-05-02T09:37:00.000-04:002008-05-02T09:37:00.000-04:00What an interesting post! Great photos too!What an interesting post! Great photos too!Lori Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03818111640670098850noreply@blogger.com