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Switzerland is a very clean country. Some of my friends and relatives, from other parts of the world, think it’s too clean, almost antiseptic. Well, I don’t think it’s antiseptic, but compared to San Juan, Miami, and New York City, it is indeed very clean. Recycling and efficient waste managementRead More →

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Yesterday, my monthly train ticket expired. Today, I began riding Petra’s bicycle to school. It’s a 25-30 minute ride. Uphill for 12, then the rest is downhill. Returning is tougher, of course.Read More →

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To every spoken word, my ears listen very attentively. Every printed word, my eyes read very slowly. My fingers quickly press the unknown word into my phone’s friendly German dictionary. The word is now mine. It is new no more. My eyes and ears are wide open.Read More →

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On a rainy Sunday, Petra took this picture of me sitting on a marble chair by Chinese artist and political dissident Ai Weiwei. This public installation is part of Zürich’s Art In The City program.Read More →

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This morning around eight, a hail storm attacked Petra’s garden. I am sure that regional agriculture suffered. The bamboo we planted two weeks ago is fine. Watch the video and look at the photos.  Read More →

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I completed the first 4 weeks of intensive German. (Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 12:15 PM). I learned a great deal in a month. I can order beer, french fries and salad in German! :) I look forward to the next course (Level 2) that begins on Monday. (AnotherRead More →

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I see and hear Americans on the train irregularly. Generally they are not the stereotypical Ugly Tourists. However, after having lived half of my live in the USA, with an American passport since birth and two American-raised children, I am not inclined to approach them. I am not one ofRead More →

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We watched the game at a nearby bar/restaurant with hundreds of people and dogs (including Mia). Very exciting even for the Swiss who are not anywhere near the finals. Sunday is the big game between Spain and Italy. We’ll be watching.Read More →