Monthly Archives: December 2004

I’m leaving any minute now for America. I will be there for 2 weeks over the holidays.

I found out recently from my friend Amy that an acquaintance from my Chicago days committed suicide in October. Carlos and I weren’t really close but I was upset when I found out. We haven’t seen each other in over … Continue reading →

From The New York Times: “Fischer also cultivated a good personal relationship with Colin Powell. When the American traveled to Berlin two months after the beginning of the Iraq war, Fischer spoiled him with Wiener Schnitzel and Flensburger Pils beer. … Continue reading →

U.S. Expatriate Hipsters Plug Into the Buzz of Berlin : “There are, of course, those annoying quintessential German moments: the icy stare for crossing the street when the little man is lighted red, and the ‘tsk, tsk, tsk’ awaiting those … Continue reading →

Because it’s good to have a song that you can turn up every now and then when you want to rage and blow off some steam. Goofy’s Concern by The Butthole Surfers. Fucking Hostile by Pantera.

Oh yeah. It is that time of year again. The Christmas Market in Lüneburg was in full swing this weekend. Walking down the street was a major challenge. I was reminded of the video from the Verve for Bittersweet Symphony … Continue reading →

I don’t have much to say. I’m busy with dealing with the onset of winter, the onslaught of the holidays, getting all my ducks in a row at work before I leave for the US in 2 weeks, and looking … Continue reading →