The Challenge of Being International
The beginning of the new year has always meant new beginnings. World wide, people flood gyms and weight loss centers in search of a healthier lifestyle. Others scour websites in […]
To Hear the Footfalls of Romans
Today I donned my new running shoes and went out for my first long run of the year. It was a cold and frosty sunrise. The misty haze turned the […]
Tis the Season
It is a rainy, grey, German day. Nothing about it says “Spring into the New Year!” It is just dark and ominous. Most of the day has looked like the […]
It is hard to say goodbye to the strongest girl in the world.
I couldn’t read the last chapter of Pippi Goes Aboard to my daughter last night. Although she seems unphased that Pippi Longstocking is getting on that boat and leaving Sweden […]
Expat Blog Contest 2013
Pick me! Pick me! One of my goals this school year is to broaden the readership of my blog and to stick my neck out there to get published. So […]
Yes We Khan!
I’m not talking about the Wrath of Khan, or Kubla Khan. I’m talking about Khan Academy. Some of you are familiar with Khan Academy. They are well-known for their math […]
The Wild & Wacky Weimar
The Weimar Republic was a tumultuous period in German history. It was also one of the most open and artistic periods of German history. The First World War had ended, […]
The Plague of Plagiarism
Plagiarism. ARGH! Grading a stack of research papers, in any subject, will always produce a plagiarism headache. Whether the students intentionally plagiarized or whether they didn’t realize the information needed […]
Adopt a Roman Watchtower
For the last few months I have wandered the trails near our house passing by numerous signs for Limes this or Limes that. I noticed it on maps and saw […]
Slavery and Health Care Crippled the Nation
Sitting here on my couch just outside of Frankfurt, Germany, I’m feeling a bit of relief. Now that the United States government is back on line, my parents will get […]
