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Vom Chueche, Fudis und dem Duhbehuus / How Swiss German is finding its way into our family

(English version (kind of) follows below) Eine der größten Umgewöhnungen für mich bei unserem Umzug in die Schweiz vor fast vier Jahren war zugegebenermaßen die Sprache. Denn was viele Deutsche unschuldigerweise für Schweizerdeutsch halten (und sich dann selber lobend auf … Continue reading

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They grow up so fast… (guest entry from Karsten)

As I had already tried to explain our daugther the concept of apoptosis some months back, her interest in the issue was slightly disappointing. Accordingly, I decided a more demonstrative and vivid approach. I organized a small aquarium from the neighbours as … 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.

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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. We hope you had a beautiful Sunday!!

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How many prams fit into one bus?

Since a few weeks, the little one’s music group takes place at a different location and we have to take the bus and then another bus in the morning to get there. Wouldn’t be too difficult, you’d think, but we … 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. We hope you had a beautiful Sunday!

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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. We wish you a wonderful Sunday! And will soon be back with more posts again, promised! … Continue reading

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the world of trains, working men and girls in pink…

Today, the postman brought a huge package. A package that Karsten and myself have been looking forward to as if we ourselves are four years old again. See, since two years we are slowly changing from a pure adult household … Continue reading

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this and that…personal challenges

The last days have been rather exhausting for all of us as each and everyone seems to deal with some personal challenges. My beloved husband, for instance, is deep into writing up papers for his Phd while applying for post-doc … Continue reading

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reality check

I like to cook. And I like to bake. Sometimes our friend and neighbour is astonished because although I am complaining about not having enough time there might still be cake on the table when she swings by. Truth is: … Continue reading

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