This year, in December, accompanied by my husband, I plan to make a family history pilgrimage to various sites in the state of Victoria, Australia. These sites include the birthplaces of my paternal grandparents and numerous places where my paternal … Read More
This story is about a three-day sojourn my husband and I had in January last year at Welzow, the home of one of our “snow angels” (Silvia). It’s the second part of a two-part series. The first part, Snow angels … Read More
Have you heard of the Sorbs or Wends? Who are they? What is unique about these people? How do they celebrate Easter? What is special about Sorbian (or Wendish) Easter eggs? This story introduces you to the Sorbs and Wends, … Read More
This post, which features Fail-Me-Never Steamed Pudding, is all about puddings. It includes puddings my grandmother and mother made as well as my favourite puddings. Fail-Me-Never Steamed Pudding is one of my favourites (as you will discover). I remember my … Read More
