In Praise of The Muppet Show
My husband recently got a DVD box of the first season of The Muppet Show, and that’s what we’re watching together right now. And my, isn’t it wonderful! The very first episodes show the show still…
Advent music?
Yesterday my husband asked me whether I had some seasonal music we could play during dinner. I enquired whether he meant Christmas songs. No, what he wanted was something fitting for advent. Finally I chose Winter…
To give or not to give … vouchers
I love giving books for Christmas and birthdays, but for some people this is not feasible, as they don’t like reading or don’t like movies, or I just don’t know enough about their tastes to choose…
Perhaps perhaps perhaps …
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A quiet evening
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Dressing up
At the opera house some weeks ago, my husband and I watched the audience and were struck by how little most of the women dressed up. Mind you, it’s easier for the men: Wear a dark…
Repotting
Today I repotted some of my plants. I’m not going to divulge how much time had passed since the last repotting – I’d be afraid you’d sic PETP (People for the Ethical Treatment of Plants) on…
Rewards/bribes
Confession time: Sometimes, when I have to do some work I really dislike, I bribe myself with rewards. It’s not very grown-up in me, but what can I say? It often works. So when it’s time…
A Bavarian specialty: Obatzda
Obatzda is a typical Bavarian cheese spread you get both at festivals like the Oktoberfest and in beer halls any time of the year, but it is something you can make for yourself very easily, too….
Autumn fruit
While I am a bit sorry the days are getting shorter, I revel in the wonderful fruit this season provides. This morning I got a delivery of apples, pears and grapes. Not to forget damsons and…