Vocalizing On Monday, my son started what is called "halte garderie", which is a place where kids can go for up to 4 half days between the age of 15 months (or when they know how to walk well) and when they start Ecole Maternelle (which is like nursery school/kindergarten, but very much like school). This … Continue reading Vocalizing
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A new adventure
It is September, which means it's la rentrée, or back to school, work, etc, it's like the new year just even more so, it's a moment for new beginnings. It's the end of a long day... The kids are sleeping and as S is in London, meaning that I have the evening all to myself. I … Continue reading A new adventure
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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 5 cm. Things went quickly, … Continue reading 3
Faulty Memory
My memory is faulty. Some events that happened a very long time ago are very vivid. While others in a past less distant are only vaguely there or even completely gone. As it is carnival, I wanted to share some memories, only to realise that there are gaps. The first seven years of my life … Continue reading Faulty Memory
I remember him my own way
Yesterday, when I checked my phone in the morning, I could not miss the headline of the day, David Bowie had died. I do not have a deep connection with Bowie's music. It was not the soundtrack of my youth. Still Bowie did make his appearances here or there. When I think of Bowie, the … Continue reading I remember him my own way
Advent Calendar Day 16: A Collage of Christmas Memories by S.D. Gates
A Collage of Christmas Memories by SD Gates The Holiday season for me is a like a collage of memories, all with different traditions. When asked to write this post by my friend Solveig, I had to dig deep into the recesses of my mind uncover the memories of my Christmases past. I suspect if … Continue reading Advent Calendar Day 16: A Collage of Christmas Memories by S.D. Gates
Advent Calendar Day 10: Christmas Traditions by Diana Gordon
Christmas Traditions by Diana Gordon My only siblings are far older than I—my oldest brother is a full 12 years older than I, while my other brother is 8 years older than I—and had stopped believing in Santa Clause by the time I was born, but they played along with great effect. It was only … Continue reading Advent Calendar Day 10: Christmas Traditions by Diana Gordon
Horrible Teachers No Girl Wants To Have
Last week, I read the post The Thing All Women Do That You Don't Know About by Gretchen Kelly and an avalanche of memories came back. Not just this post triggered them, there is also the fact that recently I have been thinking a lot about teaching, good and bad methods, about teachers good and bad. So I … Continue reading Horrible Teachers No Girl Wants To Have
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Today is Thanksgiving, a celebration that my family fully embraced while living in the US and exported to Europe. My first Thanksgiving was celebrated 15 years ago in New York with my mom's cousin. I don't recall the turkey, the food or anything really. I have a small recollection of the decoration of the … Continue reading Thanksgiving
Saint Martin’s Day
Today, is the 11th of November. In my very early childhood I celebrated Saint Martin's Day every year. When I started school, I was shocked to discover that this was not celebrated everywhere in Germany, that so many children had no idea what fun the 11th of November could be. Proudly equipped with a handcrafted … Continue reading Saint Martin’s Day
Solveig Werner 