My friend, Baja Charlie, sent me his favorite childhood Christmas memory to share with my loyal readers. Below is his story: We all have me...
December 10, 2025
Egg Salad Sandwich
Up, out and away: Life, Travel and Adventure
December 10, 2025
Another day… another lunchtime request. What do we have to eat for lunch, Mom? Another example of nutritious AND economical comfort foo...
December 01, 2025
Naughty or Nice - Memories of Advent Season in Northern Germany
Up, out and away: Life, Travel and Adventure
December 01, 2025
As a youngster growing up in Northern Germany, the pre-Christmas time or the Advent season was so exciting. The word Advent stems from the ...
Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes (Canadian or American Style)
Up, out and away: Life, Travel and Adventure
December 01, 2025
In my “ Hello and Welcome ” post, I mentioned that I had made Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes that morning, with Real Canadian Maple Syru p. ...
November 27, 2025
Laternelaufen – Walking with Lanterns
Up, out and away: Life, Travel and Adventure
November 27, 2025
Growing up in Northern Germany, fall was always a beautiful and exciting time. I loved how the leaves changed their color, the chestnuts ...
Harvest Festival, Thanksgiving: To Stuff or Not to Stuff – That is the Question (for your Holiday Turkey or Bird)
Up, out and away: Life, Travel and Adventure
November 27, 2025
Depending on the country, climate, and crops grown, harvest festivals are celebrated around the world at different times of the year. It see...
November 08, 2025
Have you ever had a Stye (Hordeolum) or Chalazion in your Eye?
Up, out and away: Life, Travel and Adventure
November 08, 2025
As I mentioned in a prior post, “ There are Clouds, and then there are Saharan Dust Clouds ”, my family moved from the cold, damp climate of...
