A close-up and personal look at Switzerland
The fact that I blog about my Swiss experiences and the quirkiness of Switzerland leads me quite often to talk about the language differences. Of course I find that interesting, otherwise I wouldn’t write about it. I’m always pleased to… Read moreGenealogy at a Glance – The Blog Connection
Swiss TV had their humble beginnings in 1939. That’s when Switzerland tested the transmission of television and showed what modern life could look like at the Swiss National Exhibit. A few short years later, on five days a week for… Read moreTV in Switzerland
When doing genealogy usually all you have to work with are old documents. Being able to read the original document is a big plus. It somehow puts you closer to being there. Having to rely on what someone else has… Read moreGenealogy at a Glance – Reading the Writing
Think ‘American food’ and your mind quickly turns to fast, junk or processed foods. After all, that’s what most of the world thinks American food is. It might better be described by words like greasy, generally unhealthy, industrial output. When… Read moreTradition – American food: S’mores, barbecue ribs, BLT and apple pie
August 1st , Swiss National Day (similar to July 4th in the States), is approaching fast, so no better way to celebrate than by adding to your knowledge of Swiss history and the birth and forming of the nation a… Read moreA Point in Time: 1802 The War of Sticks
So what does July 4th have to do with corn? Both terms are on their own, clear; the Fourth of July is the American Independence Day. Corn is well, corn, you know, the stuff you buy at the super market… Read moreThe Fourth of July and Corn
Between 1429 and 1731 Switzerland put a total of around 10,000 men and women on trial for witchcraft. About 60% of them were executed, usually burnt at the stake. A sad set of numbers. In 1782 Anna Göldin was the… Read moreA Point in Time – 1782 – Anna Göldin
The anti-apartheid and human rights activist Desmond Tutu once said: ‘Language is very powerful. Language does not describe reality. Language creates the reality that it describes.’ Changing how you speak about something or someone might seem shallow when it comes… Read moreEveryday Words and Phrases that have Racist Connotations
Think ‘American food’ and your mind quickly turns to fast, junk or processed foods. After all, that’s what most of the world thinks American food is. It might better be described by words like greasy, generally unhealthy, industrial output. When… Read moreTradition – American food: Peanut butter sandwich, baked beans and popcorn
Moving, whether in America or Switzerland, can be full of challenges. I moved multiple times in the States and once in Switzerland. Moving from one state to another in America compared to moving from one canton to another in Switzerland… Read moreMoving in America and Switzerland
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