Category Archives: Family

back to work

I can’t tell anymore in which job I pictured myself when I thought about going back to work. But it definitely involved a change from my daily routine and the ability to focus on an intellectual task again. Two days … Continue reading

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a bit of everyday insanity

This was supposed to be a post about safety! Yes, safety! For some good reasons, I recently wondered about safety and it’s perception. BUT…..I’ll write about it later! See, fifteen minutes ago I asked my beloved husband whether he would … Continue reading

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grandparents, sugar beets and a job interview

After almost three weeks, the little one and I arrived back home again. On Saturday, all three of us will finally be together again. The last three weeks were very exciting for the little one: we visited both grandparents and … Continue reading

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this moment

A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savor and remember. Inspired by SouleMama.

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25 years ago

25 years ago, my mother and I were sitting at the dinning table of our friends near Düsseldorf. eating potatoes with sour cream, when one of their daughters came in and said “The wall is down!”. No one said a … Continue reading

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autumn, walks and a dear friend

We had some glorious autumn days recently – starting with mist and spider webs full of dew and ending with warm sunshine, colored leaves and a cup of coffee at the playground. The garden is almost ready for the winter, … Continue reading

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this moment

A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savor and remember. Inspired by SouleMama.  

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weekend bits and pieces

Another lovely autumn weekend lies behind us and I haven’t had much time to blog during the last days. One got to enjoy those days, you know? 3023 (…greetings from the little one)   Here are a few bits and … Continue reading

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Seven days, seven pictures

It’s Sunday again and since it has been a beautiful autumn week I thought I’ll do another weekly review in pictures. The little one is busy collecting leafs and acorns (sadly I haven’t found any chestnuts around here so far). … Continue reading

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thunder, family walks and conservation volunteers….or simply being outside

After the latest really culinary weekend I thought I’ll write about something more active and calorie-burning (I was about to write “healthy” but then I thought about it and was happy to find out that my mind is actually convinced … Continue reading

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