An American in Germany: Day One (Ausfahrt)

An American in Germany: Day One (Ausfahrt)

Germany is six hours ahead of US Eastern time and one of the first things you learn about is jetlag. As I write this, it’s 2:38 am German time. We’ve already been to bed and gotten up. Having flown to the west coast, I thought I knew what jetlag was. I didn’t. Jetlag...

Saying Thanks In The South

In the American South, we are raised with manners as a matter of breeding.  We are taught to hold open doors for complete strangers, help those in need and say thanks to everyone for everything.  And I do mean everyone for everything.A few years ago, I was...