Caving Into New Adventures
If you are exploring this summer and do not want to spend the money to drive too far, you can … Continue reading Caving Into New Adventures
German Germs?
This Sunday our church was celebrating Pentecost. During the children’s message, the speaker demonstrated how people of different languages could … Continue reading German Germs?
Civil War Germans & the Origin of Memorial Day
Abraham Lincoln relied heavily on the involvement of the nation’s immigrants to help the Union fight against the South in … Continue reading Civil War Germans & the Origin of Memorial Day
Itching for Summer Vacation – Europe is Not Out of Reach
With airfare skyrocketing and gas prices having us stalled in traffic, the thought of a summer vacation may seem more … Continue reading Itching for Summer Vacation – Europe is Not Out of Reach
Light Walking to Ampelmannschen
Americans complacently wait for the crossing light to flash a green stick figure at us to cross a busy city … Continue reading Light Walking to Ampelmannschen
A House (or Church) Divided – Geteilte Kirche am Kreuzbichl, Austria
Many are well acquainted with the Lincoln quote while trying to hold the nation together with his “house divided” address … Continue reading A House (or Church) Divided – Geteilte Kirche am Kreuzbichl, Austria
All Things New – May Day
May Day is not an emphasized holiday in the states. As a kid, I remember making May Baskets of picked … Continue reading All Things New – May Day
Universal Worlds
This past week I was on a cruise with my family. Although the majority of passengers were American, the staff … Continue reading Universal Worlds
An Egg-zalent Week!
Easter is only days aways and if you have children in the house, there are likely eggs appearing in baskets … Continue reading An Egg-zalent Week!
Easter Bunny Season?
I grew up knowing a number of famous rabbits. Beatrix Potter’s, Peter Cottontail, The Easter Bunny, of course, and my … Continue reading Easter Bunny Season?
German American Schatz 