“Geld macht glücklich” or Money makes happiness…

2008 June 23
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by thadd
Part of our language class has included writing our ideas in an attempt to speak them more clearly. This is great for us as we are able to think more than our speaking ability allows, but this is wher ... Read More

I take it back, Germany isn’t quiet…

2008 June 16
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by Laura
Given that Germany just won against Austria in the Euro Cup 2008 tournament, we can expect to hear honking, yet again, for at least 15 minutes. Last night, Turkey won and around midnight, we had many ... Read More

Heidelberg

2008 June 15
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by Laura
We took a day trip to Heidelberg yesterday. We needed to experience life in another city to gain a broader perspective on the area in which we live. It also gave us the opportunity to practice our ... Read More

Wrong Turn

2008 June 9
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by Laura
So if you take a wrong turn around here, you might end up in Switzerland….not so bad if you have your passport!  We’ve done this now twice.  The first time we were headed to a town that ... Read More

Slug Jager Meister (hunter master)

2008 June 7
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by Laura
So Thadd has become known as the “Slug Jager Meister” around these parts.  With the constant rain we’ve been having, slugs are coming out of the ground so they don’t drown.  ... Read More