Aug 18, 2008 | Entertaining
Acquaintances of ours are getting married in the next two weeks and we’re preparing to go to a pre-wedding party over the weekend for them. About two months ago, we received an email from a friend of theirs who had decided to put together a really thoughtful...Aug 16, 2008 | House & Home
We got a notice in the mail this week from our local government, informing us that we need to call them to make an appointment for someone to come out and inspect our “Fäkaliensammelgrube” (fecal matter collection pit.) Apparently this is some sort of...Aug 7, 2008 | Entertaining
Another Lantern Fest has come and gone, sadly, but we’re once again taking some great memories with us. We absolutely love that the whole town comes together for this event and parties for 4 days straight until they are just done for. Some of our neighbors...Jul 29, 2008 | Entertaining, Homesteading Life
Well, it’s that time of year again. And if you happen to be in the Frankfurt area on Saturday or Sunday, you should make your way to our village where the 57th annual Laternenfest (Lantern Festival for those non-Germans) is going on!Every Saturday and Sunday...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...