A Hot Little Number

Old people are awesome.   They’ve lived through times in our country that many of us have only read about. They’ve witnessed history; they’ve experienced amazing changes and witnessed unspeakable horrors. They’ve also witnessed moments of our country’s – indeed, our world’s – greatest joys and greatest sorrows. 

 

 

 

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C’est Chaud Ici?? Ou, Attend, C’est Moi!

Ah, Europe.

Ah, Europeans.

Ah, European food…..

Well.  That depends on where one is.

Recently, I spent some time abroad (which you would know if you followed me on Twitter…). 

It was grand – except for the work part, but that’s not what we’re here to discuss.   Yes, there were lots of cute Germans (I was surprised too!!), but the interesting parts were the food and the culture – not just in Germany, but my whole week was permeated with all things European.  And I don’t just mean the hangover that followed me home (Bitburger!! Oy!!). 

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