Thanks to a local farmer, I never worry about running out of eggs. I have two options. The first is buying their eggs from a vending machine in town. When I first discovered it, blinking twice to confirm there were really cartons of eggs inside, I was ecstatic - recalling numerous frustrating Sundays when I … Continue reading Fresh eggs: from farm to vending machine
Inspiration
I think I’m going to marry you
18 years ago today I married my best friend. It was on a Friday, and happened to fall on a long week-end. The day was 30 degrees and full of bright sunshine, with a touch of humidity. We began the day together in a salon, getting our hair done by our shared stylist. Afterwards we … Continue reading I think I’m going to marry you
The Lady in Red
It’s not every day that you receive a wedding invitation with a picture of a green dinosaur and a caption that says “Hold on to your butts!” Or instructions not to wear a red dress to the event. Yes…the bride wore red! And her best ladies and ladies of distinction (no maids here) wore…white! And … Continue reading The Lady in Red
What makes us happy?
Curious as to which country has the healthiest people, I did a search on the Internet and came across this article called: 7 Countries With the Healthiest People. What I found interesting is that it wasn’t just climate or access to a variety of fresh food that defined where the healthiest people reside, but a … Continue reading What makes us happy?
What I am grateful for today
Every day, I try to think of what I am grateful for. Here is my list (so far) for today: My family My friends My health Enjoying a week-end with no scheduled plans The Christmas market we walked to yesterday and the hearty goulash soup with a cup of warmly spiced Glühwein that we had … Continue reading What I am grateful for today
Make it a Guten Morgen
I believe, a yummy breakfast helps to make a Guten Morgen (good morning). I am fortunate to live in a country that bakes incredibly delicious bread and buns, with a huge assortment from the traditional white to darker buns and bread with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, hazelnuts (or loaded with them all!). And … Continue reading Make it a Guten Morgen
A post from Ralph
Today is the 40th anniversary of the birth of my wife. I have been given the gift of her love for over 15 of those years and that love has sustained me when I hungered, sheltered me when I was exposed, lifted me when I faltered and freed me when I suffered. Heather is spiritual, … Continue reading A post from Ralph
One Jazzy Lady
Next to parents, siblings are people that you can be completely yourself with. Growing up with them, you get to know their quirks and what really pushes their buttons. You can happily remind them of dumb things they did in their past, even if they don’t enjoy hearing about it (but they’ll happily pay you … Continue reading One Jazzy Lady
Celebrating Art
Earlier this month I had the privilege to write an autobiography of my father-in-law, Art. He recorded a recollection of his life of 80 years on a tape recorder. While I was typing, it felt like he was sitting in the room with me re-telling his life story. What a gift it is to have … Continue reading Celebrating Art
It’s Nicole’s Day
I’m thinking about Nicole today, a young woman who is turning 22 years old. I have known her since she was 6 years old, full of energy and spark. I can still picture her running up and down the hills during her sister’s soccer practise, then later around the racetrack with no sign of getting … Continue reading It’s Nicole’s Day
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