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German fast food

Jan 31, 2009 | Expat Life

The man who invented the döner kebab died this week. Sad news indeed. But as an almost tribute to him, we found out our little village is finally going to have a döner stand of its own. We went out today to grab a cable for our new phone system (which we still...

Getting my hands dirty

Jan 29, 2009 | Garden, Homesteading Life

Newspapers litter the floor and tables, and my fingers are black. It must be getting close to potting time. Yes, I am at it again, folding newspaper pots like a demon. I can do about 20 at one sitting before I go completely insane with the origami monotony. But since...

Just a little something to amuse us both

Jan 29, 2009 | Blogging, Money

Just a little something a saw at Amid the Olive Trees and thought it could be fun. 1. My uncle once: stayed up til 4am playing Monopoly with me. 2. Never in my life: will I let myself have regrets. 3. When I was five: I wanted to be a cheerleader…professionally....

Keep on rollin’

Jan 28, 2009 | Marriage

Mackie and I went to the hairdresser this morning. Her fuzz didn’t need any trimming just yet but my hair was starting to look rough after 3 months of no love. We got to use her stroller for the second time ever…I have to say it really can be practical...

Getting things corrected

Jan 23, 2009 | Expat Life, Marriage

I had to be up bright and early this morning so Mack and I could go to the US embassy. After we got the passport and birth certificate  in the mail with the wrong birth date (my mistake, not theirs), I had to figure out what we needed to do to correct it. One can...