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Geraniums in Switzerland

August 8, 2018April 2, 2026 Lisa

When I came to Switzerland I fell in love with the geraniums on the windowsills. They are epitome of Europe, history and tradition for me. In my mind they are warm, inviting and are always red. Although I think they… Read moreGeraniums in Switzerland

Life  berne, daily life, nature  Leave a comment

A Point in Time: 1816, The Year Without a Summer

June 13, 2018April 3, 2026 Lisa

Some days the weather does strange things and doesn’t play by the rules. One day, a couple of months ago when I got up and looked outside, it was foggy. So? That can happen, like in the Fall. But wait,… Read moreA Point in Time: 1816, The Year Without a Summer

A Point in Time  books, nature, seasons, summer  Leave a comment

The Little Engine That Thought it Could

January 31, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

The little engine story is more than 100 years old and it is the ultimate narrative in optimism and perseverance. I can’t imagine anyone not knowing the story but, just in case, here’s a quick synopsis. A stranded train needs… Read moreThe Little Engine That Thought it Could

Sight-seeing  high altitudes, life, mountains, nature, sight-seeing, Switzerland, tourist, trains, travel  Leave a comment

Collection abc – N is for Nature, Nostalgia and New Year

December 15, 2016April 3, 2026 Lisa

Here is the “N” installment of my abc collection. I choose about three words and write something regarding them trying to relate them to Switzerland or the Swiss or my life in Switzerland. This week’s words start with “n”. “N”… Read moreCollection abc – N is for Nature, Nostalgia and New Year

Alphabet  economy, holidays, nature, new year, seasons  Leave a comment

Collection abc – I is for Ice Cream, Inner Child and IKEA

November 10, 2016April 3, 2026 Lisa

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

Alphabet  daily life, dogs, eating, guests, life, nature  Leave a comment

Treating your Pets Well

September 1, 2016April 3, 2026 Lisa

The Swiss love their animals, so much so that they have one of the strictest animal right laws. Good for them! I love animals too and although I think that what this law says is obvious in many respects, it… Read moreTreating your Pets Well

Life, Nature  animals, classes, inventions, laws, life, nature, pets, taxes  Leave a comment

The Four Seasons

June 27, 2016April 3, 2026 Lisa

The weather; something you have no control over but it is still fascinating. The first couple of years I was here, when everyone else was running around in shorts and t-shirts, laying in the sun like dead flies, oh-ing and… Read moreThe Four Seasons

Nature  fall, nature, seasons, spring, summer, Switzerland, weather, winter  Leave a comment

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