A close-up and personal look at Switzerland
Normally you have no control over what name your parents give you, sometimes you have a little control over nicknames. Sometimes. Actually, shortening names is done everywhere. I know of someone in America whose name is Charles William, his long… Read moreWhat are you called? Nicknames
Here is the “I” installment of my abc collection. I choose about three words and write something regarding them trying to relate them to Switzerland or the Swiss. This week’s words start with “i”. “I” is for ice cream, inner… Read moreCollection abc – I is for Ice Cream, Inner Child and IKEA
Dogs are permitted in a lot more public places in Europe than in the States. Of course you are not allowed to take a dog into a hospital or to the doctor’s office. Only seeing-eye dogs are allowed in movie… Read moreDOG-gone it – Dogs do the Weirdest Things
Here is the “H” installment of my abc collection. I choose about three words and write about them trying to relate them to Switzerland or the Swiss. This week’s words start with “h”. “H” is for house, helping and how… Read moreCollection abc – H is for House, Helping and How true
Boo! Happy Halloween! What? In Switzerland? Yep, take a deep breath, relax, the world is one large melting pot. Switzerland has always looked to the United States about what to eat, so why not what to do. Quick history I… Read moreHappy Halloween in Switzerland!
Here is the “G” installment of my abc collection. I choose about three words and write something about them trying to relate them to Switzerland or the Swiss. This week’s words start with “g”. “G” is for gaming, guests and… Read moreCollection abc – G is for Gaming, Guests and Gold
A guarantee is not a Swiss invention and is certainly NOT only found in Switzerland, but it is definitely worth noting how the Swiss deal with guarantees. Most things bought in Switzerland have at least a 2 year guarantee on them,… Read moreCan You Guarantee that?
This is the “F” installation to my alphabet series. I take three or so random words and somehow relate them to Switzerland. So, “f” is for friendship, family and fairytales. is for friendship Friends are those rare people who ask… Read moreColletction abc – F is for Friendship, Family and Fairytales
Ah, first names. Most people don’t normally have any say in choosing their names. Your parents choose it for you. Some people do choose their own names but that is the exception to the rule. There are some Swiss restrictions… Read moreFirst Names – What’s acceptable
is for excuses Not managing your time and making excuses are two bad habits. Do not put them both together by claiming you do not have the time. ~ Bo Bennett Ben and I aren’t retired yet but we… Read moreCollection abc- E is for excuses, exercise and experience
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