Winter has arrived in the Shire and it is quite the adventure. I knew it was going to be cold up here, considering that summer
Language Immersions
In case you’ve been wondering about the sudden sporadic nature the FrogBlog, I have been deep in the writing trenches, ploughing through the pages and
Gratitude & Rejoicing
Another week has passed and what a week it has been! Let me begin with saying that the solitary life in the Shire has had
Pre-Advent Thoughts
The First Sunday of Advent is just around the corner, as both the priest during yesterday’s mass and the calendar reminded me. My first thought
The Cherry Diaries: Tattletales and Shivers
Dear Diary, When I was transferred to Portugal, I was promised sunshine and warmth, but somehow, I have had very little sunshine since arriving here.
Berlin: The Final Chapter
It’s done. All over. The apartment was handed over today, and with that, Maike and I have finally closed one of the most turbulent chapters
FrogDiva Thoughts 