Monthly Archives: November 2011

European Christmas Markets: Copenhagen, Denmark

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

My friends and I have a tradition of visiting Christmas markets around Europe every Thanksgiving weekend.  It is a very happy coincidence that most Christmas markets in Europe start the fourth week of November, which happens to be a four … Continue reading →

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True Blue

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Misused words on signs and clothes make me happy. This one made me absolutely giddy.

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An America Thanksgiving in Italy (and then Sweden)

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Happy late Thanksgiving Everyone!  This year I celebrated Thanksgiving twice.  We celebrated our traditional Thanksgiving a week early because a group of us are doing our yearly Christmas Market pilgrimage over Thanksgiving weekend.  The first Thanksgiving was the old-fashioned one with … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Hidden

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

A thick mist settles around my house in the evenings, insulating me from the town. Everything past my front gate is obscured, shrinking my world to the size of my yard. It is on these nights that I feel most … Continue reading →

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What Italians Drink: Cappuccino

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

While my first love of the beverage world is tea, I have a very special place in my heart for the glorious cappuccino. A cappuccino is very simple drink, its just equal parts espresso (called cafe in Italian), steamed milk, … Continue reading →

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For Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Happy Veterans Day, everyone! I am so proud that I had the opportunity to serve my country, and even more proud that I come from a long line of veterans, including both of my parents. In honor of Veterans Day … Continue reading →

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I am a Persimmon Convert!

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

I take back every bad thing I have ever said about Persimmons. When I first moved into my little house in the country I was overjoyed at the edible trees and plants in my front yard. I have a Bay … Continue reading →

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