I think, although I’m not entirely sure I’m quoting Steven Wright when I say, “Broken promises don’t upset me. I just think, why did they believe me?”
I did, however, say that I was going to write about the German elections but in fact I found something much more exciting and enjoyable to do (and if […]
I reckon the last two posts qualify me to attend the Whiny Ex-Pat Bloggers German Meet Up, but now I have a confession to make: I like Germany. I like (some) Germans. I eat Maultaschen and Zwiebelkuchen with Neuer Wein, I like Käsespätzle and Krautschupfnudeln and Flädlesuppe and when I visit Britain I’m shocked at […]
I wrote this post for the old blog, but it’s kind of necessary explanation, if only so people like London Dan know what they’re letting themselves in for.
“Kehrwoche” - “care week” a rough translation maybe, better defined as “The week when the people who live in the same building as you do, actually care that […]
I hate this fucking country. Its ridiculous inhabitants, its stupid rules and bureaucracy and most of all my insane landlady who today complained that I had:
1. A Bookshelf
2. Flowers on my windowsill*
*Not outside, but inside, in pretty blue or yellow holders.
There is more, but if I keep ranting about it I’ll give myself an aneurysm.
German Phrase For […]
….at least not in Germany.
Walking down the main shopping street of Stuttgart today there were (as always) a couple of stands where people were espousing their political and/or cultural viewpoints. I’m often overwhelmed by the need to engage these people in meaningful dialogue. Okay, I’m often overwhelmed by the need to engage animal rights demonstrators […]
I promised to write about the German elections, and what happened? I spent a week working very hard, mopping up water from broken pipes in the kitchen and generally missing what was going on on the internet. I even missed a “last chance” e-mail to surprise my woman with new super Viagra. Obviously I’m distraught, […]
