Remembering Rod

Last Saturday, our friend Rod Rodriguez was killed in that terrorist attack at the Marriot in Pakistan. Rod and his wife Caryn were our friends in Korea, then they moved to Germany a little before we did. Rod was a good man, and Kristie and I are still troubled by these events. Read the article [...]

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Boxing Up

The first round of movers came on Wednesday. That shipment was the stuff going into storage while we are in Okinawa. I decided to put my books into storage, as I was afraid that the humid air could turn them moldy. I sent them away out of love and affection. Few people can properly understand [...]

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At the Car Wash

To prepare our car to sell, I brought it to a place called Mr. Wash here in Wiesbaden. It’s Germany efficiency at its finest. I drive in to get it washed, then drive around and park it on a huge conveyor belt. It travels through an assembly-line cleaning that would make Henry Ford grin. They [...]

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber

We spent our Sunday in this town, about two hours away from here. People often scoff at it as too touristy (complete with an eye roll and a flip of the hand), but there often is a reason that places like this are frequented by tourists: they are interesting. This is the perfect little German [...]

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Rhining, Wining, and Dining

Lela and Vera, Kristie’s mom and aunt, have been visiting us for the past week. They went with Kristie to Amsterdam and Venice (see Kristie’s photo page for her pictures), and now we are touring around this area. We went on a Rhine River driving tour, stopping at Rudesheim and Oberwesel. The weather was perhaps [...]

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Just in Case You Have Something For Us

US Postal Service offers first-time military discount! A new flat-rate box will be available from the Postal Service after March 3 that is 50 percent larger and delivered for $10.95 to an APO/FPO address — $2 less than for domestic destinations. The boxes can be ordered at http://www.usps.com/supplies or by calling 800-610-8734. For more information, [...]

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Luther Socks

I went to Luther's childhood house a few months ago, and I bought these at the gift shop. While it seems to be outrageous selling hosiery at the Reformer's house, I think Luther would approve of the comedy and the exhortation to have warm feet.

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My New Tie

Kristie's mom sent me this tie for Christmas. I love it. I also love the row of knives. Threatening, ain't they?

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Trip to Mainz

Yesterday, we went to Mainz via train with our new friends, Dave, Drew, and Melissa. After lunch, we visited the cathedral and St. Stephen’s Church (with windows designed by Marc Chagall). I think this guy looks like me, if I grew out my beard. I’m easily amused by third-grade humor…

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Easter Market

Last Sunday, we went downtown to the Wiesbaden Easter Market with Dan, Kelly, Charlie, and Aslan. After a bratwurst, we spent most of the time in Starbucks. Don’t judge me!

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