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05 Nov 2008 by Andrea

Politics?

It is definitely time for politics and Barack Obama in my blog today. This is one time where I will not translate my post in German as it is directed towards my friends and readers in the U.S.A.

Some of you who have known me personally may understand how dear to my heart this election has been to me. I have lived in the U.S. for many, many years and I encompass a special love for this country. My sons who carry  a dual citizenship German-American, but having grown up in the USA, have been watching this election with growing excitement as well.

Not only my American born sons but people in Germany and all over Europe have been observing these past months with great anticipation. Last night the eyes of the world were watching America. I was up until 3 a.m. last night following the progress of the election counts.

One major German political magazine is carrying the headline “The reincarnation of the American dream” this morning. A dream it is and it is truly a sign for our children, my children, that times are changing and most of all that America wants change.

These past years I have been so disappointed watching from “across the ocean” of what was happening in the United States. I’ve always been telling friends who ask me where I prefer to live that I do not prefer one country to the other and that both countries are home to me. However, these past years I have had a difficult time justifying this position in light of the political happenings.

I don’t know what my feelings would have been had these elections turned out differently. It seems as though America has had enough and is ready for a great change. Any other result would have been a great disappointment to me.

It will be a long road ahead for this President and many obstacles in the way but if people give him a chance (and maybe two terms as President ;-) ) I am sure he will turn the country around again and help regain the respect it deserves in the world.

Good morning America – you’ve done the “right thing”! (at least in this German blogger’s humble opinion)

Category: 2008, Barack Obama, Politik, Presidential Election, politics  12 Comments

Last Roses – die letzten Rosen

26 Oct 2008 by Andrea
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We are having an incredibly beautiful fall. The roses seem to enjoy the sunshine and are spoiling us with beautiful blossoms. Interesting how they differ in color from those we got to enjoy during the summer. Anyhow, I couldn’t care less – they ease the transition to the cold weather period which will come sooner than we like it.

Wishing you a beautiful week!

Our fall pictures from last week can be viewed here.

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Wir haben einen wirklich schönen Herbst dieses Jahr. Die Rosen geniessen auch den Sonnenschein und verwöhnen uns mit einer letzten Blüte. Es ist schon interessant, dass die Blütenfarbe etwas anders als im Sommer ist. Aber es soll mir gleich sein – so wird der Übergang in die kalte Wetterphase einfacher. Denn die kommt schneller als es uns lieb ist.

Wünsch euch eine schöne Woche!

Unsere Herbstbilder findet ihr hier.

Category: 2008, Autumn, Fall, Herbst, October, Oktober, Rosen, rose, roses  19 Comments

Almost Without Words

11 Oct 2008 by Andrea
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To take a walk through the garden in September and October, please visit our web gallery.
Einen Spaziergang durch unseren Garten im September und Oktober könnt ihr hier in unserer Galerie machen.
Category: 2008, Oktober  25 Comments

Fall Greetings – Herbstgrüße

05 Oct 2008 by Andrea
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 The winds will blow their own freshness into you,
and the storms their energy,
while cares will drop away from you
like the leaves of Autumn.

Fall poem by John Muir

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Herbst

Schon ins Land der Pyramiden
Flohn die Störche übers Meer;
Schwalbenflug ist längst geschieden,
Auch die Lerche singt nicht mehr.

Seufzend in geheimer Klage
Streift der Wind das letzte Grün;
Und die süßen Sommertage,
Ach, sie sind dahin, dahin!

Nebel hat den Wald verschlungen,
Der dein stillstes Glück gesehn;
Ganz in Duft und Dämmerungen
Will die schöne Welt vergehn.

Nur noch einmal bricht die Sonne
Unaufhaltsam durch den Duft,
Und ein Strahl der alten Wonne
Rieselt über Tal und Kluft.

Und es leuchten Wald und Heide,
Dass man sicher glauben mag,
Hinter allem Winterleide
Lieg’ ein ferner Frühlingstag.

Theodor Storm 
(1817 – 1888)
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Wishing you a great start into the new week! / Ich wünsche euch allen einen guten Start in die neue Woche!
Andrea

 

Category: 2008, Autumn, Fall, October, Uncategorized  19 Comments

Sunday’s Pictures

28 Sep 2008 by Andrea
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It just does not seem to get better as far as time for blogging is concerned. Today we had the most beautiful fall weather and I wanted to take the opportunity to get some shots of the garden. It is still pretty colorful out there and I can hardly believe that soon it will be over and we will be waiting for spring to arrive again.

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I am wishing you a great week!

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Es wird einfach nicht besser in Bezug auf “Zeit” für meinen Blog. Aber heute hatten wir wirklich wunderbares Wetter und ich habe die Zeit genutzt, ein paar Bilder im Garten zu machen. Er ist noch immer recht farbenfroh und ich kann es kaum glauben, dass schon bald die Zeit wieder kommt, in der wir sehnsüchtig auf den Frühling warten.

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Ich wünsche euch eine gute Woche!

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Category: 2008, Fall, Herbst  15 Comments
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