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What’s with my English?

June 7, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

I know I have it good with English as my mother tongue. All the advertisements that use English (which are abundant) are easily understood. I can read and understand HTML code, if need be, I can write it, too. Granted,… Read moreWhat’s with my English?

Language  daily life, languages, Swiss German  Leave a comment

It’s Time to Celebrate! My 100th Post

May 31, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Who would have thought that within a year of my first post I would be celebrating my 100th post? Not me, for sure. In honor of this special event, I thought today I would write about how Swiss celebrate. It’s… Read moreIt’s Time to Celebrate! My 100th Post

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Restaurant Cultures in the States and Switzerland

May 24, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

I think restaurants in Switzerland tend to be the exact opposite of those in the States. Sure, there are similarities, like you are served food in both but the basic atmosphere is different. In the States you go to a… Read moreRestaurant Cultures in the States and Switzerland

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Sleeping in Switzerland

May 17, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

This post is really about sleeping and not a euphuism for having sex. But it’s still going to be interesting, so don’t click to another page! Hard Swiss Beds The first time I came to Switzerland and stayed about three… Read moreSleeping in Switzerland

Life  beds, daily life, france, life, travel  Leave a comment

Swiss and American Math Whizzes

April 19, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Math really isn’t my thing, I would much rather draw or create something artsy. But I’ll agree with anyone who says you have to have basic math skills to get around in everyday life. Say you’ve only got 20 Swiss… Read moreSwiss and American Math Whizzes

Life  daily life, life, math, taxes  Leave a comment

At Home in Switzerland – a House is a House

April 5, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Homes in Switzerland are much different than the ones in the States. Sure, the basics stay the same; walls, lights, windows and such. But still, even those things that are the same are different. Also, depending on if you live… Read moreAt Home in Switzerland – a House is a House

Life  bathroom, daily life, house, life  Leave a comment

Colors and Idioms in English and German

March 2, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Colors are the same everywhere, right? Sort of. Although a lot of the language usage of colors are the same in German and English, many times they aren’t. Here are some of the things I’ve noticed. Blue Eyes Let’s say… Read moreColors and Idioms in English and German

Life  colors, daily life, idioms, languages  Leave a comment

Cars – Do They Have a Soul?

February 23, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Since I’ve been in Switzerland we’ve owned a couple of cars. Some people have real love affairs with their cars. The closest we came to seeing anyone have an affair with their car was a Swiss neighbor of ours. He… Read moreCars – Do They Have a Soul?

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The Art of Synchronizing Hogan’s Heroes

January 24, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Wintertime seems to be the season when I spend a bit more time in front of the TV. I end up watching almost anything that is being shown so I can sit under a warm blanket in front of our… Read moreThe Art of Synchronizing Hogan’s Heroes

Life  daily life, languages, synchronizing, tv  Leave a comment

For the Love of Computers

January 17, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

The look, feel and use of computers has changed since the personal computer was brought on the market in the 1980s. Ben and I weren’t born into the age of computers but we were young and impressionable enough to fully… Read moreFor the Love of Computers

Life  computer, courses, daily life  1 Comment

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