We have reached a milestone anniversary.  Five years ago a tragedy happened that left thousands of people dead and the world shocked.  Those events and the people who died are being solemnly remembered this day.  Each person has a story to tell about where they were when a significant world event unfolds.  My story of 11 September 2001 is one of a ( Read more... )

In light of my psycho-spiritual development course, as well as an awakening spirit in the past week, I'm going to reproduce a story from my time in Tuebingen. In honor of Fasching (or Karnival or Fasnet) that is ongoing, I'd like to share my story of Tuebingen's pre-lenten celebration...


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It's 4am...I woke up to go to the bathroom and could not get back to sleep. I thought this problem only happened to my mother ;) It is one o'clock in the afternoon in Germany, so it is no wonder that I am awake now ( Read more... )

I wish I could say that I accomplished a lot today, but I can't. I did 2 loads of laundry today. You know, I really hate German washing machines. The wash cycle ALONE is about 2 hours! And it is rough too. When I have told the Germans that the wash cycle in the US is about 45 minutes they ask me if our clothes actually get clean. Hmmm ( Read more... )