An American in Germany: Day Four (Chilling Out)

An American in Germany: Day Four (Chilling Out)

Today, we chilled, as per the title. We didn’t wake up until 9 AM, and even then we guzzled several cups of coffee before we even thought about what to do. Shea and Drew had both gone to work today, so we were without a car. Thus we were reduced to wandering around...
An American in Germany: Day Two (The Mecca to Aldi)

An American in Germany: Day Two (The Mecca to Aldi)

We are at the end of Day Two, and Germany continues to impress. Today, I visited my first German castle (it was closed but looked very old and sturdy from the outside). We did eat at the little café beside the castle: I had the schnitzel with cream sauce. And it was...
Pop Tarts (among other things)

Pop Tarts (among other things)

My normal breakfast consists of scarfing down a Pop Tart on my way to the office in the morning.  Usually because I’m too lazy to fix something healthy to eat. Sometimes, though, I switch to a granola bar.  Peanut Butter S’mores or Chocolate Chip Chunk. ...
Thoughts On Being Thankful

Thoughts On Being Thankful

Thanksgiving is approaching and although it’s not as big a deal in my family as Christmas is, I always try and take a moment to remember what the holiday stands for. Figuratively. To be thankful. I’m thankful for my family.  They are always there and...
I Follow The Moose Tracks

I Follow The Moose Tracks

Moose Tracks is one of the most popular ice cream flavors around.  Created by Denali Flavors , it first came on the market in the mid-90s and has steadily swept the nation.  I first remember trying it with Wife #1 in a little ice cream parlor on the waterfront in...