So yesterday I had a thought, how about we not only celebrate the amazing country we fortunate to call home, but in the light of the catastrophe in the Gulf….why not make it an Independence from Oil day.
We decided we needed a few things to round out our festive 4th of July meal and so...
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Today while you gather with friends and family, making burgers and having cold drinks…..Please take a moment to think about those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, past and present. Say a small prayer, sending loving thoughts, whatever you believe to those currently serving in lands far from home and the families whose hearts await...
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In Spring time all around Germany there are parades celebrating the battle of the Summer Sun over Winter.
A few weeks ago I attended the city of Heidelberg’s Sommer Parade because a friend of ours plays the role of Winter King each year.
What an exciting and colorful event after many months of darkness. A parade...
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Happy Easter to you all!
I find this a fascinating season. Symbolism is everywhere. no matter your beliefs. We have been blessed to live in many different areas of Germany and as different the landscape so diverse are their customs.
We once took an apartment in a sleepy little village in the Franconian region near...
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