A close-up and personal look at Switzerland
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
Today’s installment of abc’s is D. D is for dance, dreaming and desserts. is for Dance Dance is the hidden language of the soul. ~Martha Graham Dance has always been a part of my life. I guess you just instinctively… Read moreCollection abc – d is for Dance, Dreaming and Desserts
The very first time I flew I must have been about 12, it was with my sister. It was just a short flight from New York to Georgia. We declined the nuts and an on-board drink because we didn’t have… Read moreEconomics 101. There‘s no such thing as a free lunch
Most people don’t think of the telephone as something scary. But when you are learning a language you need to get and give a lot of visuals. Pointing to things and making faces is the norm. On the telephone you… Read moreHello? Telephone Spam and Wrong Numbers
This is the “B” installation to my alphabet series. I take three or so random words and somehow relate them to Switzerland. So, “b” is for babies, belief and boldness. is for Babies When I was born I was so… Read moreCollection abc – b is for babies, belief and boldness
The Swiss have a long and solid tradition with clocks and watch making. The oldest clock in Switzerland is the Clock Tower (called Zytglogge, which translates into “time bells”) in the capitol of Berne. We lived maybe a walking distance… Read moreClocks, Time and Punctuality
Are we there yet? How many times have I said or heard that in my life? A lot. We spend a good deal of time in cars going places, don’t we? Driving in Switzerland is similar to driving in the… Read moreAre We There Yet? Rules of the Road
Not even counting Roger Federer and the first Bond-girl Ursula Andress, Switzerland has had a large number of impressive inventions and exports throughout history. Some of which you may not be aware of. Here are four from a long list… Read moreAmazing Swiss Inventions
Most Swiss love having guests over for dinner and entertaining and we are no different. Of course with the number of people toasting with red wine and eating tomato sauces and red foods you would expect more things to happen… Read moreSpills and Thrills
The obligatory school is only 9 years in Switzerland but in reality only very few are truly done with schooling after that. The curriculum in the school is different in each canton. For example, each canton dictates which second language… Read moreSchooldays and Teachers
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