A DAY IN THE LIFE

A DAY IN THE LIFE

by | Nov 6, 2019 | Germany

How do you say November in Deutsche? November. So you never really understood what Jules does as a JAG?  Well, keep asking yourself every year or two because that’s how often it changes.  Here is what she’s currently doing. Spoiler alert, it will probably...
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

by | Nov 2, 2019 | Germany

What a great house to celebrate the day of the dead.  Part of the charm of our 450 year old house is the traditional Bayern ceramic wood stove that usually straddles two rooms.  It’s angled, multi-layered, and perfect for hosting candles. I’m sure Luis,...
AMERICA IN DEUTSCHLAND

AMERICA IN DEUTSCHLAND

by | Oct 29, 2019 | Germany

I chuckle when I see the examples throughout Deutsche society. The American influence. Can’t call it white bread.  Can’t call it plain bread.  So why not call it American bread.  I suppose the origin comes from the fact that backereis...
AS IF PENNIES WEREN’T ENOUGH

AS IF PENNIES WEREN’T ENOUGH

by | Oct 28, 2019 | Germany

In many ways moving to Europe is like moving back in time. As in, ‘what are credit cards’?  As in, always hearing a jingling in your pocket as you walk down the street.  As in, always having to check your seat as you get up to pick up any and all...
TWO CONFIRMED KILLS

TWO CONFIRMED KILLS

by | Oct 28, 2019 | Germany

There are many things I love about our 450 year old home but the mice are not one of them.  After three confirmed kills the previous week, I heard the little buggers racing through the walls above me as well as chewing the wall next to where we sleep.  Enough so that...