What’s wrong with using real words?

by | Aug 22, 2008 | Expat Life

I find myself reading tons of emails and messages every day because, well, I’m a geek and I work on the Internet and my PC all day. People ask if I get sick of being alone most of the day, but most days I’m actually kinda thankful to not have to interact...

The Soundtrack of My Life

by | Aug 13, 2008 | Expat Life

I have come to believe that I function infinitely better when I have music playing, regardless of what I’m doing. Sometimes I will just turn on the radio and listen to whatever comes on…but since the radio stations here are increasingly lame and geared...

A rant about customs offices

by | May 14, 2008 | Expat Life

I realized that there is a risk of the customs agency here in Germany finding out who I am after I write this…and then I will never be able to pick up another package at customs without having to jump through many more hoops than usual – but those people...

What is wrong with kids these days??

by | Jan 21, 2008 | Expat Life, Self

Here in Germany there is an increasing awareness of a problem among the youth of this country. In general, I guess this would include “kids” from 12-19, but the problem certainly begins at home. You may have heard about it in the news: here in Germany...

Our lantern festival – Sunday night

by | Aug 8, 2007 | Entertaining, Expat Life, Travel

Because of our housewarming party, we didn’t get to attend the festival on Saturday night. Some of our guests did go down to see the parade pass through though, which actually lasted about 2 hours and featured 25 organizations and 7 marching bands. The all came...

That’s a lot of chili

by | Jul 27, 2007 | Entertaining, Expat Life

With just over a week to go to our housewarming party, I am now in full speed ahead mode to get things accomplished around here. This morning I replanted our fig tree so that it has some space to grow finally and will retain a bit of water. I’ve moved it into...