It amazes me to realize that of all the subjects I have touched upon since the beginning of my blog, one particular facet of my life here in Germany remains shrouded in silence. This is a grave injustice, for it is probably one of the greatest influences Germany will leave upon me, something that has … Continue reading I think it’s time to blow this thing, get everybody and the stuff together…
Month: February 2008
Can you imagine us years from today, sharing a park bench quietly?
Ten years ago, a party was held in my honor to celebrate the close of the first decade of my life. If I remember correctly, the theme for the party was taken from an issue of the American Girl magazine, and involved many things tiny and cute. My birthday being directly before Valentine's Day, it … Continue reading Can you imagine us years from today, sharing a park bench quietly?
Time Carries On
Jakob turned three on Saturday, and once again, the fanatic greed that overwhelms small children when confronted with a gigantic pile of gifts is a joy to behold. I think sometimes that adults become too complacent about receiving gifts. Maybe we think showing too much pleasure would be unbecoming for such mature creatures as ourselves, … Continue reading Time Carries On