I love daytrips. Getting into your car and driving for an hour or two and to find yourself in completely new surroundings is a perfect way to spend a Saturday. It’s been awhile since we have taken in a daytrip, and since we have lived in this area of Germany for almost a year, I … Continue reading Meeting Wismar
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
A Friday ritual
Little T and I have a ritual every Friday after school. I wait for him outside of his classroom, and I am always greeted with a big smile and an announcement of whether or not he has homework (I can usually tell when he doesn’t, as the smile is much bigger). Today, he also greeted … Continue reading A Friday ritual
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
A visit to cherish
My sister and two nephews left a few days ago after a 3 week visit. The house still feels empty and quiet. I think it misses them too. As I said to my sister on the last night, during our wonderful meal out alone together, I always dread the day when visitors go home. There … Continue reading A visit to cherish
Introducing a fabulous woman
Actually, many of you already know this fabulous woman. She’s my mom. But, maybe there are a few things you don’t know about her! Words that come to my mind when I think of my mom are loving, calm, private, funny and loyal. Good childhood memories of my mom are endless. A few of the … Continue reading Introducing a fabulous woman
We’re still here
It’s been awhile since I have posted an update. That thing called life sometimes gets in the way of sitting down and writing, but since Hubby and son are watching Star Wars, I took the golden opportunity to come upstairs and do just that. Nothing against Star Wars. Actually, that’s not true – I can … Continue reading We’re still here
Here’s to Tina!
When I first met Tina, she was 10 years old and full of energy. Everything she did was intense from riding her bike to playing her Game Boy. And boy, that girl could talk! Tina was not into “girl” things – The Spice Girls were certainly not her top pick. She had a preference for … Continue reading Here’s to Tina!
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