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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Zurich Team Marathon
On a rainy weekend, 8 adventurous BFA staff ladies participated in a relay marathon. The adventure started at 5am when we met to drive to Zurich. After leaving the warm, dry vehicles we ventured into trams and busses to take … Continue reading
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Small Group TCK moment
At our last small group time, Emily baked a strawberry rhubarb pie. It’s about as American as apple pie, right? Well, our small group isn’t exactly American. Eunji – What’s rhubarb? me – It’s like celery, but softer… and more … Continue reading
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Staff Recital
April 21 was the 2nd annual BFA Staff Recital. We dedicated the performances to Mari Ellen Reeser. Here are a couple videos from the concert:
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Grief & Joy
On Tuesday after school, I took my violin student Joya to the EisCafe (ice cream cafe in Kandern) as her reward for achieving the 45 Day Practice Challenge. We sat down and started browsing the menu of tempting options for … Continue reading
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Hiking trip
Emily and I followed part of the Westweg last week as we hiked to Titisee. We always see the red diamond markers on trails around Kandern, but we hadn’t realized until recently that it’s actually part of a long trail … Continue reading
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Classical Concerts
Last Sunday afternoon I took the HS Orchestra kids to Basel to see a free concert. Then Monday evening (a week ago today), a group of staff members went to the exact same concert hall to watch a performance of … Continue reading
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BFA Talent Show
Friday March 23rd was BFA’s annual Talent Show. Music Festival wasn’t enough for us. Suzanne and Marit spear-headed this project. There just are no words to describe…. you have to watch! Just to further the musical excitement of Music Festival … Continue reading
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Music Festival 2012
On Monday the 19th, our plane landed in Zurich. We had just returned from Vienna, but the intense music time was not over. March 19-22 was Music Festival week at BFA. For a reminder of what happens, see my posts … Continue reading
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Honor Choir 2012: Vienna
Spring break has started, so I finally have a bit of time to sit and blog. There have been several major events in the last few weeks, so I’ll rewind to March 14. Marit Swanson and I chaperoned the 6 … Continue reading
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