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Wiesbaden 2017 Fasching Kinderfest Parade
Living in Germany you can’t help but notice that Fasching is on its way. The question is where to go and what to see. I was advised to find a place near the Rathaus. We left early to get a good spot. We tried to stay warm with friends we ran into and entertained ourselves by looking at everyone’s costumes! The parade was announced and then we tried to survive being pelted with pocket tissues and candy! The crowd started to disperse but whoa… what’s going on here? Turns out the Fools have stormed City Hall and taken the key! Getting our share of the treasury, in chocolate gold Euros,…
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Chocolate Berlin Bomber Returns to Frankfurt
My thoughts are still on Berlin. So it may come as no surprise to you why I was devastated to find out this morning that U.S. Army Air Corps Col. (Ret.) Gail Halvorsen returned to Frankfurt… 7 days ago. Any hope of meeting this amazing hero was non-existent because no one had notified the American military forces in the area. At least not publicly. If you are not sure who he is or why he is important I would understand. My earliest recollection was a byline in high school! However we have a great library staff that constantly brings interesting subjects forward. Which is why earlier this year around Memorial…
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Embracing Multicultural Day with Paul Goble
Thank you for your interest in Multicultural Day. The following articles you are looking for is at Phoenix Rising Homeschoolers; Embracing Multicultural Day with Paul Goble 5 Ideas to Celebrate Native Americans
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4 Things about Community Events that Disappoint Me
In our wonderful community here in Wiesbaden, there is a regular opportunity to experience the diverse culture our military represents or encounters. When I first arrived in Germany I didn’t know there was anything but brats and fried potatoes to experience. Turns out it is as common as hot dogs and French fries back home, so making a decision on German Food on such a narrow idea is going to leave you disappointed. There is something else that disappoints me. I really have waited to speak about what’s bothering me. I wanted to give it a chance to tell me I was wrong. To prove to me that it was more…
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Why You Should Talk About 9/11
I am grateful that everyone is taking the time to remember this day to honor the sacrifice made on this day. On the anniversary of this day, our communities come together to share the story of where they were when they heard or saw the towers collapsed. Its how we heal. Its how we give ourselves permission to grow. With that said… this is the first year I have not shared where I was or what I was doing. Suffice it to say that I was serving as a Marine at the time and then as a Police Officer afterwards. That is not what this post is about. To get…
