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Monthly Archives: February 2009

“The Little Visitor”

Friday, February 27, 2009 at 7:34am Posted in Around my Village, Living in Europe, Travel, Whispers

As an avid observer of another culture, I am always on the look out for those “special” moments.  The timeless moments, packed full of emotion that the busy work-a-day world may be missing or have forgotten.
While sitting in a bustling cafe on a sunny summer’s afternoon, enjoying a coffee, the air was suddenly filled with...

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Lost in Translation

Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 10:41am Posted in Around my Village, Living in Europe, Travel, Whispers

I am what I call, “Street Learned” in the German language.  What I have learned is from being out and about, listening and connecting with people.  Needless to say, I misinterpret things from time to time.  This is a story about one such time, but how mistakes can be rather wonderful if you embrace them.
On...

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Getting the Shot and Meeting the Locals

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 1:58pm Posted in Around my Village, Living in Europe, Pets, Travel, Wheaten Terrier

“OH LAURA, you are so lucky” is something I hear a lot from people.  I do live a blessed life and I appreciate each moment, but I propose this question to you…is it luck or is it planning and preparation that make for a good shot?  In my gut I believe it is a little...

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