Category Archives: GERMANY 2005

Happy Birthday To Me

After about a year (on-and-off) of living in Germany, I noticed one interesting peculiarity (as if there was just one): People are supposed to throw their *OWN* birthday parties! Now, where I’m from, all your friends take you out for … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks in Hamburg

How do you say “I need a turkey roaster” in German? That was one of many questions I asked myself during the days prior to our American Thanksgiving in Hamburg. The turkey-roaster store helpfully pointed me in the direction of … Continue reading

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