Following a Passion I’m lucky to work in the hospitality, tourism, event venue, and service industries. As you can imagine, it’s a kind of work that makes for good stories. From long hours to exacting detail, from exhausting physical labor…
I’m not sorry. I’d like to offer an apology in the second meaning of the word, “a defense, excuse, or justification.” I’m sure someone…
2023-09-14
Struwwelpeter’s iconic stories are ubiquitous in Germany. We happen to live in the epicenter of shock-haired Peter, the…
2020-10-05
My new outlet for coping with COVID-19 is part mantra, part rebellion: themed holidays. I’m putting up a…
2020-09-14
Change is an opportunity for change. Every time there’s a shift in our routines, there’s a shift in…
2020-06-11
Dramatic, thrilling, and hilarious. 3 books that are relatable for expats, and fun to read!
2020-03-30
Using Airbnb Experiences, we are finding more ways to connect with animals in Germany.
2020-02-12
The neighborhood compost calls me like church bells. It’s made up of dead leaves and bent stalks, mostly.…
2019-09-20
My chest felt hot and prickly. My back was strained–for hours–as I waited on pins and needles for…
2017-06-16
Monday night my kids trick-or-treated in an idyllic, innocent, classic style. It was a quiet and festive neighborhood…
2016-11-04