Today was an amazing beautiful day, the sky was clear and blue, the sun was shining. I could hear birds singing. For a November day it was surprisingly warm. In the mist of recent events I have shied away from looking at the news, my heart is still heavy, but I try to see the … Continue reading A Beautiful Sunday
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Low Tide
After having been to Porte-En-Bessin at high tide, we came back the next morning to go on almost the same walk but at low tide. The things we saw were amazing! There was so much beauty. When it was not raining, which it did a lot, we had the sun warm our faces. The view … Continue reading Low Tide
What I want to say
I am staring at the blank screen, not knowing what to write. Actually not knowing how to phrase what I want to say today. Over the last few weeks my blog has grown, not much has changed. I try to write regularly, and at the moment I post something every day as it is NanoPoblano! … Continue reading What I want to say
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
The Taxi Driver
Before going into retirement Mr. P. took a job as a Parisian taxi driver. He knew when he decided to pursue this profession that when retirement would come, his life would not be a joy ride. But life as a taxi driver is no joy ride either. He told himself that as a taxi driver … Continue reading The Taxi Driver
Magic Library
When my grandfather turned 70 years old, he invited us (his guests) to visit a boarding school. Strange thing to visit isn't it? Well this was not any boarding school, and my grandfather is a historian, so visiting a place packed with history was a natural thing to do. The Landesschule Pforta is located within … Continue reading Magic Library
10 disadvantages of writing in a notebook
Last week I shared with you ten reasons why writing in a notebook is great, but with anything that is positive, there are negatives too. So today, I want to share with you ten things that make me think twice before I pick up my notebook and fountain pen to write. Copy-pasting will ruin your … Continue reading 10 disadvantages of writing in a notebook
If we were having coffee – 7 November 2015
It's once again a weekend! Even though it felt as though the week was long and full of events, it now feels like is whooshed by in no time. If we were having coffee, well then I would have to deceive you and propose you some tea, orange juice, water or milk, I can even … Continue reading If we were having coffee – 7 November 2015
“Das Grüffelokind” ein Bilderbuch von Axel Scheffel und Julia Donaldson
Das Grüffelokind darf nicht in den dunklen Wald gehen, denn dort haust die große und gefährliche Maus und einem Grüfflo macht sie ganz schnell den Garaus. Aber wie Kinder nun einmal sind, macht es sich in einer verschneiten Nacht auf den Weg diese Maus zu finden. Unterwegs stößt es auf verschiedene Tiere, die alle mindestens ein Merkmal … Continue reading “Das Grüffelokind” ein Bilderbuch von Axel Scheffel und Julia Donaldson
A giant rat and French cheese
A giant rat and French cheese Normandy September 2015 After a good home cooked lunch, we made our way to the seaside. After our drive there we were impatient to see the ocean, well the English Channel to be precise. We hopped into the car and drove for about 5 minutes to Porte-en-Bessin and parked in … Continue reading A giant rat and French cheese
Solveig Werner 