4 more weeks
We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” Joseph Campbell This is my first blog post in almost three years. I have finished the whole...
2021 – it’s a wrap
In Germany it is already 2022. We still have about 9 hours left in 2021. Time to look back, but only briefly. I haven’t written much this year, let’s say I haven’t taken much time to write. That’s ok, but...
Happy Thanksgiving!
This year feels like a hill that I can’t climb. “Life has taken a 360-degree turn. But it also has gifted me with an abundance of personal and family time and has helped to strengthen our family bonds.” (by T....
Make the little things count
It is a crazy and scary time. People all over the world get sick, too many dies and most of the others stay home to not spread the virus. Many have become unemployed, others fight Covid19 on the frontlines. We...
Week 4 of Shelter in Place
We are starting week 4 of shelter in place. What can you do, what can your kids and teenagers do while staying home for weeks to come?
Shelter in Place Day 1
The Coronavirus moves fast and has changed our lives very quickly these last few days. Last Thursday, I told my friend to better get some groceries, before people would buy every shelf in stores empty. On Friday, we had a...
Keep pushing them!
We have two girls: Twelve and sixteen years old. Their personalities couldn’t be more different. The younger one is very ambitious and annoyingly determined at times. She is the one who lays out her sports clothes, shoes, knee pads and...
Reflection of 2019
First of all, a very HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you! I’m so happy you’re are stopping by. Please let me know how you have been in the last months. I’d love to get your feedback! On Wednesday, I...
Oktoberfest in the Bay Area
It is September, hence Oktoberfest season! Why is Oktoberfest in September though? Oktoberfest starts in September because its final day has a fixed spot on the calendar. The last day of the festival is always on the first Sunday of...
Summer Recap
It is Sunday, September 15th and I’m finally taking the time to sit down and write a bit about the last months. I can’t believe it’s almost fall. Our summer has been quite busy and even though I really wanted...
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