Monthly Archives: April 2015

this moment

A single photo capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savor and remember. Inspired by SouleMama. It’s so much more fun with three kids in the bathtub 🙂

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oh these people!

Do you know the feeling when the world around you seems to include too many unfriendly, annoying people? When so many people seem to feel the need to make unnecessary comments, gestures or bigger problems? I have had that feeling … Continue reading

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birthday bbq

Beautiful spring weather, good food, good company….what else do you want for a birthday? (And I think it has been the most elaborate birthday cake I have made for Karsten so far…) And don’t forget to post a comment if … Continue reading

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How to win a signed edition of “A Sting in the Tale”

Well, with the international day of the book now being less than a week away, from now on you have the chance to participate in the competition which might win you a hand signed version of “A Sting in the … Continue reading

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you know you are in Switzerland when…

…you go for a walk and suddenly meet an old guy playing alphorn in the middle of the forest.

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Hello there, emergency unit! Hope our relationship will be a scarce one!

Well, it had to happen one day, didn’t it? So far, we’d gone through the last 22 months without any major injuries and I am very grateful for it. Until today, our only emergency visit at a hospital with the … Continue reading

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Bumblebee madness

Bumblebees have been an essential part of my life for quite some time! I cannot exactly recall how it started, or why. But I do remember for example my older sister coming into the basement, asking me what I was … Continue reading

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this moment

A single photo capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savor and remember. Inspired by SouleMama. Welcoming the newest member of the garden gang (aka the most dreaded berry raiders)

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how to remember things

“We have a new system how we remember things,” our friend recently said. “You know this moment when you are already in bed, ready to fall asleep, and you suddenly remember something that needs to be done the next day? … Continue reading

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Happy Easter!

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