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The Fourth of July and Corn

July 7, 2021April 11, 2026 Lisa

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

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Apples are Everywhere

November 12, 2020April 9, 2026 Lisa

When I think of apples I think of cool days in October and bobbing for apples on Halloween. But that is only the beginning. Apples are such an important part of life they are omnipresent. Think about it. How many… Read moreApples are Everywhere

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Translating German Sayings into English

December 6, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

What sounds good and has meaning in one language is often not understandable when directly translating into another. Soon after I learned Swiss German, Ben and I realized how silly some sayings sound when translated directly into English. Sometimes even… Read moreTranslating German Sayings into English

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