Solveig Werner

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  • Following a girl in an all-male profession…, a book review of “First Lady of the Keys” by Lucy Brazier

    Following a girl in an all-male profession…, a book review of “First Lady of the Keys” by Lucy Brazier

      Following a girl in an all-male profession…, a book review of “First Lady of the Keys” by Lucy Brazier” At Old College, the main priorities seem to be food, tea, and alcohol. At least so it seems when PorterGirl starts sharing her adventures as Deputy Head Porter. Her job…

  • Weekend Coffee Share 08/07/2017

    If we were having coffee, then I would be so glad to have you over! The past two Saturdays I had friends over (both where in my class in high school, which was 10, yes TEN years ago!!!), as no one is announced for today (maybe a friend will come…

  • All is quiet

    All is quiet. The noise of the day has finally ceased. The house is no longer shaking from the demolition hammers and drills used need door. The kids are sleeping. A sniffle and a snore can be heard from time to time. My ears concentrate on a lovely sound. The…

  • An interview with Angela Guidolin

    An interview with Angela Guidolin

      Today, I have the pleasure to start a new feature on my blog “An interview with…”. My first guest is the SF Author Angela Guidolin, whose new book “Across Spacetime” will be published at the end of March 2017. An interview with Angela Guidolin You have a new book coming…

  • Blogging Announcements

    Blogging Announcements Once again this year in blogging has started out less consistent  than I had hoped it to be. I have my reasons… Still, this does not keep me from having some projects for this blog. First of all, on Sunday I am starting something completely new… There will be…

  • 3

    3 Three years ago, I was having breakfast with S. I had spend an interesting night, contractions had ripped me from my sleep, but a shower later I was peacefully snoring again, the contractions continued. When I arrived in the Maternity Ward at 11:30am I was already at 4 or…

  • 2016 might be over, but…

    2016 might be over, but… I would like to give a little update on the year’s stats. First the last quarter of 2016 and then the year’s overview. 4rd Quarter (October, November, December) Blog Performance Between October 1st and December 31st this blog was viewed a total of 2802 times! Thank you!…

  • New Beginnings

    New Beginnings It’s a New Year… 2017 is only a few days old It’s a year that I have been looking forward to A year that will be filled with new things But also with memories of those who I love that are no loger here It’s a year of…

  • It has been a while – 2nd and 3rd Quarter of 2016 in Blogging Stats

    It has been a while – 2nd and 3rd Quarter of 2016 in Blogging Stats Last year in October I posted my first real stats report, on the 3rd Quarter of 2015. Then there was the end of year report which included the 4th Quarter of 2015 as well as…

  • Seasonal Magic

    Last week I had the chance to be a guest on Melanie Noell Bernard’s blog! As she too had a Christmas series going on. So maybe today, on the 4th day of Christmas you might want to have a look at the magic of the Christmas season 🙂 🎄 The…

  • Advent Calendar 2016 | Overview

    Advent Calendar 2016 | Overview

    Advent Calendar 2016 | Overview I hope that you had an amazing Christmas! And I do hope that you enjoyed reading the contributions to the 2nd edition of the Advent Calendar! First of all I would like to thank all of the contributors, without you this project would not have…

  • Serena’s Bubble Snowman by Marjorie Mallon | Day 24 | Advent Calendar 2016

    Day 24 | Advent Calendar Happy Christmas Eve! This is my post for Solveig Werner’s lovely advent calendar. I’ll introduce you to an old friend of mine the bubble monster: Serena’s Bubble Monster  and write a new story about bubbles, especially for Christmas! Serena’s Bubble Snowman by Marjorie Mallon Serena tiptoed…

  • A Magic Place | Day 23 | Advent Calendar 2016

    Day 23 | Advent Calendar A Magic Place Last night, I was woken by the whispering sound of various voices. Curiosity paired with the need to go to the bathroom pushed me out of bed. As I tiptoed into the living room I could not trust my eyes and definitely…

  • Christmas Dreams by Willow Willers | Day 22 | Advent Calendar 2016

    Day 22 | Advent Calendar Christmas Dreams by Willow Willers Christmas Dreams Image  found  here It is dark and very cold, I snuggle deep into my blanket fold. There is no noise, nor light to see My beloved teddy next to me.

  • The Joy of Together by Deborah Bryan | Day 21 | Advent Calendar 2016

    Day 21 | Advent Calendar The Joy of Together by Deborah Bryan Late last Christmas Eve, I stood smiling in a Southern California drugstore parking lot. For a moment, I lifted my face toward the palm trees and stars twinkling in the clear sky above me.