Getting a grandson to eat can be a challenge. Sometimes you have to lead by example. Read more…»»

Now you probably think I misspelled this title, eh? Well, not if it is German, which let’s say it is. ("Kids" has become a German slang word!) And it matches the two Ks in my daughter-in-law’s name and my son’s last name: Katie and Kieffer. Read more…»»

Cleaning up at the house in Mobile after Katrina is now about 95 percent finished. One major job was completed right after the Thanksgiving holiday – the repair of our roof. Read more…»»

Being right on the Rhine river, the city of Bonn and vicinity does not get much snow during the winter. Some years there isn’t any snow at all along this part of the Rhine. This winter looks like it may be an exception. Read more…»»