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Originally Published December 1st, 2021 From the last week of November and all through December, a magical thing happens all across Germany: der Weihnachtsmarkt (the Christmas Market). Each town’s city square begins to fill with wooden shacks and ornate cottages. Pine trees are schlepped into place and knighted with lights. Meandering pathways emerge. Rickety fences, loose bales, and...
#034 - Weihnachtsmarkt
Jan 30, 2022
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Originally Published November 24th, 2021 That magical time of year is upon us yet again. Anxious to reunite with acquaintances from years gone by, we struggle to get much accomplished at work. An extra coffee break here and perhaps a lingering lunch hour there spent preparing for the festivities. But these small failures go unnoticed. Who could be blamed for being overwhelmed by the spirit of holi...
#033 - Black
Jan 27, 2022
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Originally Published November 17th, 2021 My first experience with coffee in Europe came the morning after arriving in Germany in August 2004. I was staying at a friend’s house and wandered like a zombie into the kitchen. Simultaneously exhausted and unable to sleep, jet lag is so fun. His mom showed up after a bit and asked if I’d like some breakfast. It sounded fantastic and she went about ge...
#032 - Coffee
Jan 23, 2022
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