My daughter went to a private elementary school. Part of our obligation as parents was to serve on a Sunday at the local VFW for Bingo Night as a way to raise funds for our PTO (parent-teacher organization). Have you experienced one of these events? These ladies are cut-throat! There were a few men thereContinue reading “B2 Excited About Bingo”
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Prost Like a Pro
When traveling to Munich, Germany, recently, my husband and I attended Oktoberfest. It’s something I recommend you attend at least once. There are a zillion brewer’s tents to visit, but by far, the famous Hofbräuhaus was the place to be. It’s also a place where new friends are made, community happens, and a fun timeContinue reading “Prost Like a Pro”
From Livestock to Lemonade
Every summer in our area we have a county fair. It’s an eclectic combination of activities and food at a very unusual venue. The thought of planning this five day event makes me sweat. Not because of the amount of work, the number of contracts involved, the liability, or the sheer number of people inContinue reading “From Livestock to Lemonade”
Murder, Merlot, and Mayhem
There are very few dinner theater venues functioning anymore. It’s not like years gone by where people would dress up, hire a babysitter, and head out for a night of live entertainment and a meal. Now it’s dinner THEN the theater, or an orchestra concert, or a walk around IKEA. My husband and I wentContinue reading “Murder, Merlot, and Mayhem”
Close Encounters
Countries and cultures dress differently, speak other languages, have distinct etiquette practices, and other features that set them apart from one another. No surprise here. When my husband and I travel to Europe, Germany specifically, there’s a practice when dining that I think would unnerve most Americans. It certainly caught me off guard the firstContinue reading “Close Encounters”