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Kandern finally stayed cold long enough for some snow to stick. It’s beautiful!   Emily captured my amazing running outfit designed to withstand wind, cold, and bright winter sun. Tacky, you say? You just wish you could be this cool. … Continue reading →

I was explaining natural half steps and whole steps (between E & F and B & C). Suddenly I realized I had drawn a couple birds! The strangest things are motivational. Marit and I started a 45 day practice challenge … Continue reading →

Recently I have discovered some new (or old but new to me) music. These selections come at the recommendation of music students, German church members, YouTube, and friends in various parts of the world. Thank you to all of you … Continue reading →

Though we attempted to fix the machine last week, Emily’s load of laundry got stuck with 1 minute left in the cycle. We decided we should get some professional help to solve the “C2” riddle (water not pumping out). Last … Continue reading →

Today after lunch, Emily started cleaning while I started making hummus. Suddenly, a small piece of Styrofoam bounced off my shoulder. I turned to see Emily’s impish grin as she brandished a slab of the lightweight packaging from our new … Continue reading →

Saturdays are always interesting. It’s a grab-bag kind of day. Monday through Friday is predictable; there’s a schedule at school and with evening activities. Sunday is routine with church in the morning and soccer in the evening with relaxation in … Continue reading →

After a wonderful Christmas at home with family and friends, I boarded a plane and headed back to my other home in Germany. At the staff breakfast, interim director Phil Peters passed the baton (literally and figuratively) to the new … Continue reading →

What is a life in two worlds? When am I truly awake? When I’m “there,” my family is a picture tacked on the wall, taunting me with the hollow echo of memories. My younger self smiles at me as if … Continue reading →

The last month has flown by. Between Christmas parties, concerts, travel, and spending quality time with friends old and less old, I haven’t had time to blog! I’ll try to give a brief update of all the Christmas events at … Continue reading →