Monthly Archives: April 2009
The story of …. Tanz in den Mai
“Now that I start to pay attention, I realize that Germans find a lot of reasons to party”, I said when Francesca proposed to write about Tanz in den Mai-Dance into 1st of May”. This night resembles those Christian … Continue reading
Know your Easter Egg
They have been around for months now and that is probably why, when Easter finally comes around, I am surprised. I mean all the Easter chocolates in their various shapes and sizes, such as Easter Bunnies, Eggs or Chickens. I have … Continue reading
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Easter is here – Frohe Ostern
“Don’t ask me about our traditions for Easter”, I grumbled when I met Francesca. “I’m still angry”. A few hours ago I had had the annual Easter-present discussion with my son. ” As my Easter-present I want …” he started. … Continue reading
On America, Germany and the French Army
“What do you remember about the American army in Germany?” Francesca asked. “A lot, because I´m German“ , I said. But when I searched my brain for memories, I found only black-and-white moving pictures: GIs jumping out of jeeps and … Continue reading
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Anonymoose United
It had to happen one day and it happened today. We couldn´t agree. I wanted to write about one subject and TrueGerman suggested another. As this is a two-person democracy the decision was easy. We do both. TrueG said I am being “Bierernst” … Continue reading
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