This past Christmas Eve, my husband, dog and I all took a long walk through the National Forest here in the Heidelberg area. Nearing the end of our walk, I noticed my husband lift his hand towards the sky. I found it an interesting gesture especially so as he was holding the dogs leash with...
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I spent some time today in a “Fairy Ring” in the forest. While on our Sunday wander today we found what for me has always been the Holy Grail of mushrooms, the Red Fly mushroom. This beautiful red capped mushroom fueled many of my childhood dreams of Germany and it’s Fairy filled forests.
Once many years...
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Released for 2010 New Calendar
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Out of the forest they came, creating this strange silhouette in the trees. By my side me Clover stands at rapt attention, also confused by the shape. As we get close along the deep wooded path the figures emerge from the tall undergrowth.
To my great surprise, coming towards us, bumbling along on the rugged path...
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There is something important you may not know about me, I am a reformed cat person. My life was greatly enriched by the addition of Clover, my Wheaten Terrier and constant companion. He has taught me much, one thing in particular is that I am actually a Terrier myself. I always...
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As a outsider, living in another culture, I have learned many important differences between Americans and Germans. As much as we are similar and it is a small world, there are just subtle curious differences.
In Germany, if you loose something, there is a great chance of recovering the item. The important thing is not to...
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“Baby it’s cold outside”, it sure is….seems like the world is feeling the big chill. For many, it is a great excuse to stay inside, but not for me and my intrepid Terrier. We greet each blustery Winter daybreak with the excitement of a child on Christmas morning.
As I layer on my many protective pieces...
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