I’ve had plenty of time to relax and read these last few days in the USA. I’ve come down with a cold the day before New Year’s, and my motivation is pretty low. After reading Akansha’s article, I had a little more energy to […]

  Last month, we had a full schedule, from camping and a wedding to traveling north from San Diego to Oregon. It’s been exhausting, but the best time ever. Being with family and close friends is like a huge vitamin B shot. The greatest infusion […]

  I love being in the USA so I can watch PBS. It is one of the most educational channels and provides the best resources for learning about history, today’s news, ideas, and programs that broaden your mind. This online site is so cool.  As […]

  We are off and running! Before we set off to the USA, we made a weekend trip to Trier with Lutz’s nephew, Thomas, and his family to visit another family member, Volker Löwenburg. Volker is the brother of the late Dieter Löwenburg, Thomas’ father. […]

  I was searching for new thank-you gift ideas for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and found this YouTube channel. It really inspired me to make some creative baskets for friends and neighbors. The cool part is making them personal. I’m making one for my grandkids, specific […]

  Between the Canons, 100-kilometer bike rides, cooking, touring with a boatload of engineers, and hiking, it was the fastest month of the year. I must be getting older because I am now sounding like my parents, “time just flies by at this age”. The […]