by Robin | Feb 21, 2012 | Adventures in Germany, Faith, Memoir, Personal
Every time I walk out of my front door alone, I am afraid. It's not that I fear for my safety, nothing like that. Leaving my little apartment, the one place I know in a foreign country, means journeying among the unknown. It's uncomfortable. It's...
by Robin | Feb 20, 2012 | Adventures in Germany, Europe, Favorite things, Field Trip, Nature, Personal, Photos, SNOW, Travel, Videos, Wow!
It has occurred only twice in one hundred years, during the winter of 1911 and again during this winter. The first was in a non-violent protest of sorts; the second a celebration and commemoration of the first. SchneeKirche, translated in English, Snow...
by Robin | Feb 14, 2012 | Adventures in Germany, Family, Family Traditions, Gratitude, Life Philosophy, Personal, Travel, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day
“Not necessarily better or worse,just different.”~ me It’s Valentine’s Day. It’s Valentine’s Day, but it doesn’t f e e l like Valentine’s Day, and in fact, little feels like it always has. Gone is routine. ...
by Robin | Feb 13, 2012 | Adventures in Germany, Europe, Personal, Travel
Both our 1½ hour flight to Charlotte and our 8½ flight to Munich were uneventful, the way all flights should be. Thankfully, there were no snakes on the plane. This, I also know: I like Lufthansa. Even in Coach, the seating was comfortable and...
by Robin | Feb 10, 2012 | (in)courage, Encouragement, Faith, Inspiring, On my soapbox, Personal
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia Recently I admitted having thin skin. On one...
by Robin | Feb 10, 2012 | Faith, Family, Kids, Marriage, Personal
trust noun \?tr?st\1 a: assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something. b: one in which confidence is placed2 a: dependence on something future or contingent; hope Quick – Who are the people and/or what are the...