I love tweaking this post every December 6th in honour of the German tradition of Nikolaustag, or St. Nick’s Day. Living in Portugal, I am
Category: Christmas Season
Care Packages From Afar
The concept of the care package began during World War II when Americans sent food, clothing and other basic necessities to friends and relatives in
The FIFA World Cup 2022 Is Over… Can We Get Back To Christmas Now?
I’ve always felt that the time between Halloween and Christmas is a rather odd one, transitioning from the worlds of ghosts and witches to something
Dear Universe… (Language Immersions III)
Dear Universe, Do you remember when I begged you to get me out of the grey and dreary city of Berlin? Well, I thank you
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
FrogDiva Thoughts 