For those in a hurry or who missed out on coloring their Easter eggs, I repeat my last minute tip from two years ago:
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For those in a hurry or who missed out on coloring their Easter eggs, I repeat my last minute tip from two years ago:
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After the heavy snowfall that gave us record amounts of snow in less than two days, we had the most glorious winter day yesterday. Of course, we had to go for a walk through the closer neighborhood. Most of the paths were impossible to walk. In some places, individual people had already tried to make their way through the high masses of snow. It was still a big challenge to follow in the footsteps of the others and to stay stable. The snow cover reached almost to my waist. When walking through the snow, I sank in partly far above my knees. It was fun!
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From Thursday night on, winter wanted to show us that it still has power over the season. It snowed heavily. For the first hours, we had some ugly winds too. On Thursday afternoon, I was shoveling the driveway three times. Later, my son took over, thank God. But once it was done, we could have started over again. It snowed for almost two days. Liechtenstein and parts of Switzerland, Austria, and Germany were concerned with complete traffic chaos, blocked streets (also because of broken trees and branches), and avalanche alerts. Here are some expressions from the last days:
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On the last day of the year, I took a walk through the forest above a part of the village I grew up. It was a very friendly day and mostly sunny. Enjoy some impressions 😊
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Today, I would like to share a few photos of my garden again that I took over the past two weeks, and the last ones only yesterday. I am amazed by how many spring flowers are blooming for a second time or how many others are still blossoming.
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It is Monday, and there is supposed to be an inspirational Monday post on my blog. Sorry, but I couldn’t make it. And I don’t want to sugar coat it – I might not have the peace and time for writing and scheduling my usual posts until the end of the month. Instead, I will share some impressions from our weekend at the Bregenz Forest, a week ago. For the coming three weeks, I will try to get to you as much as possible and post some inspirational thoughts. But now, enjoy the trip!
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Due to the big birthday party last weekend, I could not make it to schedule my regular posts for this week. But instead, I share some photos of my garden again and how it changed over the past two months. New flowers appeared and have blossomed, and some others have grown into large bushes. Let’s go for a quick tour.
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Last week, I spent 4 days with my mom on the island of Sylt. We had a beautiful time and enjoyed the time together a lot, next to exploring a place we haven’t been before. As soos as I can, I will share a post of that trip. The island is a dream and really special in its own charming way.
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Bee gave me the biggest smile today when I received a pingback from her post about Liechtenstein. Please take some minutes and enjoy the breathtaking facts about that little country I live in.
Last year, I booked a short vacation to the island of Sylt for my mom and me for June. Due to Corona, we could not go because of the lockdown at that time. But we were luck to postpone that trip. While you are reading these lines, we are already on the way or have even arrived.
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Here we go with the last visit to my little oasis. I began to replant this part of the garden this spring. Therefore some plants are only settling. Still everything is developing and most plants have grown even bigger than they look on the picture. Also here too, I took pictures between May and July to catch the flowers at their most beautiful stages. I leave you with a collection of impressions.
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Last Saturday we visited the little medieval town of Meersburg at the Lake Constance. As you may guess, the name of the place comes from the impressive castle. We had a beautiful when even very hot and extremely humid day (35°C/ 95°F). We went there with the whole family. It was a birthday gift for my uncle, who turned 80 this year. But let’s begin with some pictures of the Meersburg first.
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And forward we go with the tour around my garden. This time we stop at my rose garden. I love roses, but seriously, who doesn’t. I have had roses all over the place but wanted to create a spot only dedicated to that queen of flowers too. I created this part of the garden this Spring. I am cutting the roses frequently. That way, they are blooming during the whole season over and over again. A joy to see!
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My vacation is over and since yesterday, I am back at work. As you could tell from my posts, I took a few trips. The rest of the time, I spent catching up and preparing as much as possible because I will be extremely busy in the coming 5 – 6 weeks. That is also the reason why I could only visit you rarely despite my holidays. Unfortunately, it will continue like that for the next time. There are losts of posts scheduled for this and next week. But after that please don’t be surprised if my posts appear irregularly or not at all. By mid-September, at the latest (I hope) everything will slowly return to normal.
Read more ›Today, I would like to share another spot in my garden: The front yard. Also here, I took pictures from spring (unfortunately I missed to take more pictures then) on in order to show the several plants over the months and the different faces of the place. So, don’t be confused.
Read more ›During the coming summer weeks, I will change my posting routine. I want to take my time to work on my projects and studies peacefully and more focused. Also, I will put enjoying myself and the weather first for charging my batteries and centering myself again. That means I won’t be posting daily but will take the chance to share pictures of my garden occasionally, as well as posting spontaneous when inspiration hits me. I will be back at my regular postings any time in August. But now let me take you to the first stop in my garden.
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Today, I would like to share some photos of the place I live or actually what I see when I look out of my windows or being in my garden. I hope you feel the energy and peace a little bit that is coming from this place. To me, it is anything but a challenge to stay at home. I can finally absorb this all a little more and it fills me totally – much needed. While preparing this post, all I can hear is the sound of the birds.
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Just dropping in quickly with a spontaneous post. It is dedicated to our Gary of bereavedsingledad.blog. He is a big fan of Switzerland and I told him about the view I have from my house towards the mountains. (I am living in Liechtenstein which is right in between Austria and Switzerland.) Gary asked me to share some photos. Since the weather is not so good right now, I decided to dig out some winter photos I took some years ago.
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Hi, friends, when you are reading this post I am already burying my toes in Egyptian sand, hiding in the shade, reading a book (OMG, I am finally reading a book again🎉), swimming, simply enjoying the sweetness of life. Read more ›
Yes, sure, there are much bigger wedding parties. But then again 80 guests are already a lot. And I have never attended a wedding with so much thoughtfulness on all ends like this one. The frames on the table of the bridal couple are one of those little details which amazed me. So sweet. And it went like this the whole evening through.
The wedding party took place at a big and atmospheric vineyard. We were welcomed by the DJ who played on the Saxophone outside for a first welcome drink.
There were separate rooms for the extensive wedding dinner,
(Here is an excerpt of the room. Every table was dedicated to the theme of a Disney movie. The couple decorated every table in the colors of the movie. I was seated at the Frozen table.)
for the performances,
and there was a place for the “photo box”. Here the guests could take pictures for the couple or themselves and there was a coffer with items to masquerade and make the shootings more fun. The photos were immediately printed and meant that we put them into a book and add some words for the couple. A book for the couple with happy moments of that evening.
Once the couple arrived my son-in-law’s brother welcomed them with his helicopter (he is the European Champion 2014 of model aircraft).
Of course also over here the restoring procedure continued…
There were so many highlights and very touching moments. When the newlyweds exchanged their vows for example. The deep love they feel for each other and the strong bond that connects them, the gratitude and awareness for the gift of each other… really, that touched everybody’s heart deeply. What was extremely beautiful were the gifts the two had for each other. The groom created 365 hearts. On every heart, he put a reason why he loves his bride. The bride created a slideshow about their incredible story of how they met. She sang to it live… of course the songs where Disney songs since both love Disney. They were given the collective present of the guests which is a collection of recipes for the couple individually designed from each guest. We got to see the slideshow of both of their wedding-eve-parties (which was hilarious). But there was so much more like the slideshow of us parents, the gifts of both witnesses, a lottery where 12 people were randomly picked via numbers to gift the couple with something specific each month (I was picked too and lucky to go for an ice cream with them in July… yay), there was the wedding dance, a helicopter show at night, … It would be too much to go into detail of each and every surprise and performance. You know what, I simply let the photos speak. Enjoy!
Hmm, and regarding my shoes… the second pair could not heal what the first pair had already damaged… it was a big relief to throw them into a corner at 3 am.
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My dear blog sister, Ritu, had a series going until Christmas. She gave us very useful and inspiring tips about blogging. The first advice she left was to choose a name for your blog which already gives an idea what your blog is about. Read more ›
I am sorry that it took me so long to post part two. Once we received the photos from the official photographer it was already December and I had no time to go for this post. But eventually, here we are. In part 1 I wrote about the preparations, the hectic, my and my daughter’s nervousness, and the unexpected challenge we had to face when I was already about to leave for the church. If you want to read about it, please click here. So, once out of there I enjoyed the cool October air when rushing to the car in my full-length, narrow dress, and my high-heels. I was really nervous since I was a little behind my schedule. As you may remember, I still had a job to do in the church which only a handful people knew about. Read more ›
Hi, guys! My time has come. I am off from work until the end of November and I decided to take a full break. No laptop, no social media. Comments are closed on this post because when you read this I am already on vacation. Read more ›
Here we go with the first post of the big wedding. Perhaps you are wondering about the title. Why “imperial”? This is a word play with my daughter’s new sure name which is “Kaiser”. Translated into English it means “Emporer”. I always said that my little princess becomes an empress. Anyway, let’s finally start with the story. Read more ›
Last Wednesday, my daughter married her dream man and my son-in-law his dream girl. It was only the civil part which we all did not think was much of a big deal but it turned out more touching and emotional than expected. It is a gift and a blessing – more than I can express – to see my princess and her new husband so happy. He is one of those men, who anticipates a woman every wish. It is his greatest happiness to see her happy. She is fully aware of that and does the same for him. Amazing how they read each other. A dream couple! Read more ›
And they are all starting with this day. Today, my daughter and her boyfriend are going to marry. It is only the civil wedding so far but it is the essential step for them. I am very excited, happy, and ohhhh so proud. They are such a gorgeous couple and love vibrates through and towards both of them constantly for many years. I am thankful that my little princess is marrying a man like Andy. Read more ›
Look what our wonderful Hugh did here! I have had the honor of being featured in his series “49 Days In 1988”.
Please head over to Hugh’s for leaving any comments.
Just wanted to say Hi and let you all know that I am still alive after the serious storm which blew over Switzerland and Austria. I am enjoying the time with everyone so much. Below I want to share some photos I took on Tuesday (our arrival day). The weather was nice and my son and I quickly went to the city center. Read more ›
What a day!! I just saw Shreya’s email that she published the interview she kindly invited me to. Please, head over to StarWordsIndia for checking it out and commenting.
Source: Meet Erika Kind – The Author of “I’m Free” and a Versatile Blogger
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Today we went to the neighbor city Sirmione. Read more ›
I just have to quickly share a video. A huge thunderstorm went down followed by a scary and harmful hail storm while we were looking for a restaurant for dinner tonight. It shocked me that while we were standing under a roof close to me a pigeon just fell on the street hit deadly by the hail. The hail stones got bigger. It became really dangerous and we had to take shelter inside a restaurant. I took this video to illustrate what I mean. Read more ›
Our wonderful angel whisperer, Annette, invited me for an interview. I feel honored and I am thankful to be part of her Tell Me a Story family. No more written words now just listen!
We travel to Liechtenstein to meet the multi-talented, creative, Erika Kind on the podcast today. Learning more about Erika today will be like getting a warm hug, from a cherished friend. Be sure to check out her website, where you will be directed to where you can buy her book I’m Free as well as find the link to her Zazzle Store (this is really cool). Please be sure to leave a kind review once you have made your purchase!
Tell Me a Story is a presentation of The Magic Happens Radio Network, which is part of the digital magazine, The Magic Happens and would welcome the opportunity to hold the space for you too.
*all podcasts are presented in alphabetical order
I checked out the phone cases Zazzle has to offer. There is a wide range of cases for iPhones and Samsung phones and also for iPads and notepads. They also have wallet cases but unfortunately not for Samsung yet. Read more ›
Today I want to present a special kind of coaster from my Buddha Line. Read more ›
When life tries to stop you… keep moving!
I am ready for summer or my next visit in California with these flip-flops. Thank God the weather improved over here and I can already use them in my garden. Read more ›
Today I want to present an example for the fantastic LED candles. Zazzle offers three different sizes. I like this one most ( 3″ x 4″). It is made of real wax. Inside you have that light which is flickering. Many of my clients thought it was a real flame. Read more ›
Yesterday I posted photos from some challenged plants in my garden and the broken big branch of my willow after Friday’s heavy snowfalls. Above you can see the branch I sawed into pieces. Read more ›
Yesterday was the second day when winter showed us that it was not willing to let spring reign. I woke up to a completely white world (as you can see on the picture above – usually this tree stands completely upright) and it was snowing all day and sometimes even worse than in winter itself. We were lucky over here since the roads were in good conditions. But there was chaos only a few kilometers west of us on the streets and highways in Switzerland. I was almost alone at work because people could not even get out of their garages and it was too dangerous to drive with summer wheels – which meanwhile each car has at this time of the year. It is nature, so what? And it basically doesn’t influence my mood but it resulted in some damages. Read more ›
Today I present a mug from my Zazzle Store. It is my favorite one because it truly is the message of Daily Inspiration. Read more ›
A while back I ordered some of the items I sell on my Zazzle Store. Meanwhile, all of them arrived and I would like to present them to you one at a time. Read more ›
News From My Zazzle Store:
I did not get to my store as much as I had loved to in the past two weeks. But still, another theme made it into my virtual shelves. You can check out all of the products of this theme in my collection Be You. Here are some examples. I hope you like them: Read more ›
A tag started by a blogger/writer called Sarah Brentyn, asking us to revisit our first ever blog posts! When I saw that my dear blog sister Ritu tagged me for this challenge I thought what a lovely way of doing a trip down memory lane. It is almost three years ago that I started blogging and it took me a while to remember that first post without checking. Read more ›
News from my Zazzle Store:
Inspirational Bag Medium- Rise Up
by ErikaKind
These are only a few examples of items with these designs. Feel free to browse through my Collections.
Know that you can customize the product and change colors, model, and fonts! If there is a quote of your choice you would like to have designed on a particular item let me know. Here you can find all my quotes.
You can enter my store from any country domain. Just choose your country domain and add /erikakind in order to benefit from the lowest shipping costs.
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The inspiration coming from this wonderful community is incredible. This time it was (again) amazing Amanda of InsideTheLifeOfMoi who inspired me for a new collection for my Zazzle shop: The Buddha Line
I created 5 new themes and designed around 30 items with them. Of course, this is only the beginning 😁 I would be very happy if you browsed a bit through the new collection and let me know what you think. As always, suggestions and ideas for more designs are always welcome!
Know that you can customize the product and change colors, size, model, and fonts! I can also do the changes for you. If there is a quote of your choice you would like to have designed on a particular item let me know. Here you can find all my quotes.
You can enter my store from any country domain. Just choose your country domain and add /erikakind in order to benefit from the lowest shipping costs.
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I also found a funny idea for coasters. Look at this:
Know that you can customize the product and change colors, model, and fonts! If there is a quote of your choice you would like to have designed on a particular item let me know. Here you can find all my quotes.
You can enter my store from any country domain. Just choose your country domain and add /erikakind in order to benefit from the lowest shipping costs.
I am so happy to announce that my Zazzle Shop has already 3 reviews. All of them are 5-star ratings! A huge thank you goes to Judy of Edwina’s Episodes and to Irene of Irene Design. First of all, I am so delighted that you two got your expectations met with what you ordered and second I am so thankful for you taking the time and leaving the reviews – which you can read HERE.
Whether you need a gift, want to give someone a lift, want to do yourself something good or simply browse a little through my little inspirational theme park, feel free to check out my Daily Kind Inspirations.
Meanwhile, I added a Zazzle page to my blog too where you can find more details what it is about!
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The publisher of the German edition of my book I’m Free notified me that finally (after 5 years) the book clip was up on YouTube! I know that most of my followers don’t speak German but I wanted to share it anyway since the message also gets conveyed through the video and the music. I hope you like it! Read more ›
Visit my collection The Love Line for Valentine’s Day and other occasions.
Know that you can customize the product and change colors, model, and fonts! If there is a quote of your choice you would like to have designed on a particular item let me know. Here you can find all my quotes.
You can enter my store from any country domain. Just choose your country domain and add /erikakind in order to benefit from the lowest shipping costs.
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“It is love… when three words become a phrase
that says so much more than you will ever understand.”
Visit more in my collection The Love Line for Valentine’s Day.
Know that you can customize the product and change colors, model, and fonts! If there is a quote of your choice you would like to have designed on a particular item let me know. Here you can find all my quotes.
You can enter my store from any country domain. Just choose your country domain and add /erikakind in order to benefit from the lowest shipping costs.
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“Nobody can make me feel or think anything unless I agree!”
“Then I spread my wings… and here I am”
Check out my Butterfly Collection for more!
My Zazzle Store offers a wide range of products provided with a choice out of hundreds of my own inspirational quotes which I am posting daily on my blog. Please note, that you can customize each product. Visit my store for more… Daily Kind Inspirations
Please know that you can customize all products regarding, color, fonts, and model! If there is a quote of your choice you would like to have designed on a particular item let me know. Here you can find all my quotes.
You can enter my store from any country domain. Just choose your country domain and add /erikakind in order to benefit from the lowest shipping costs.
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“Love does not need … it already has!”
Visit more in my collection The Love Line for Valentine’s Day.
Know that you can customize the product and change colors, model, and fonts! If there is a quote of your choice you would like to have designed on a particular item let me know. Here you can find all my quotes.
You can enter my store from any country domain. Just choose your country domain and add /erikakind in order to benefit from the lowest shipping costs.
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Visit more in my collection The Love Line for Valentine’s Day.
Know that you can customize the product and change colors, model, and fonts! If there is a quote of your choice you would like to have designed on a particular item let me know. Here you can find all my quotes.
You can enter my store from any country domain. Just choose your country domain and add /erikakind in order to benefit from the lowest shipping costs.
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Visit more in my collection The Love Line for Valentine’s Day Please note that you can customize each item!
If there is a quote of your choice you would like to have designed on a particular item let me know. Here you can find all my quotes.
You can enter my store from any country domain. Just choose your country domain and add /erikakind in order to benefit from the lowest shipping costs.
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Visit more in my collection The Love Line for Valentine’s Day Please note that you can customize each item!
If there is a quote of your choice you would like to have designed on a particular item let me know. Here you can find all my quotes.
You can enter my store from any country domain. Just choose your country domain and add /erikakind in order to benefit from the lowest shipping costs.
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Inspirational Mug – Shine by ErikaKind “In letting your light shine, you give others permission to do the same.” My Zazzle Store offers a wide range of products provided with a choice out of hundreds of my own inspirational quotes which I am posting daily on my blog. Visit my store for more… Daily Kind Inspirations You […]
Read more ›Are you looking for a present? Or does someone need a lift? Do you want to encourage or motivate someone? Or do you want to express your love for a very special person? Or do you want to surround yourself with some positive thoughts? Daily Kind Inspirations offers a wide range of products provided with […]
Read more ›“In letting your light shine, you give others permission to do the same.”
My Zazzle Store offers a wide range of products provided with a choice out of hundreds of my own inspirational quotes which I am posting daily on my blog. Visit my store for more… Daily Kind Inspirations
You can enter my store from any country domain. Just choose your country domain and add /erikakind in order to benefit from the lowest shipping costs.
If there is a quote of your choice you would like to have designed on a particular item let me know. Here you can find all my quotes.
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My Zazzle Store offers a wide range of products provided with a choice out of hundreds of my own inspirational quotes which I am posting daily on my blog. Visit my store for more… Daily Kind Inspirations
You can enter my store from any country domain. Just choose your country domain and add /erikakind in order to benefit from the lowest shipping costs.
If there is a quote of your choice you would like to have designed on a particular item let me know. Here you can find all my quotes.
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Some of you may know that I took a break from posting posted less during the past 2 weeks in order to focus more concentrated on my new project. You know me! When I start something I want to get it done. On one hand, because I am so excited and full of energy which supports the progress and on the other hand because I am the embodiment of impatience and want to see results. Read more ›
I know, this is not the best take of the moon. But I loved the whole scenery. I took this photo last Wednesday morning from the second floor of my house. It was still dark night. But the moon was almost blinding. It illuminated the clouds behind the mountains and gave them a glowing frame. Although that full moon was shining so brightly you can even see some stars too.
Just wanted to share this! Have a great Saturday and a lovely weekend!
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Today I share a song with which on one of you ever heard before. The time has come and I am ready to present my new song. It is a love song and of course, it needs to be posted on a Tuesday 😍
The words were first, but the melody followed automatically. I could say that I heard the words singing. Everything else around simply developed while working on the song. Please use headphones if listening over your phone, laptop, tablet, PC, etc. in order to have the full sound experience! So, let me know what you think 😏 Enjoy!
(You can find more of my songs here.)
When I sit on my bench from now on
It will never be the same
The enclosure that I look at
Will never be filled again
Whether summer or winter
I was there to care and to clean
For two furry buddies
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Yesterday I took some more pictures from my garden. It is wonderful how it seems to blossom every day more. Have a lovely Sunday! Soon with you again… Read more ›
Happy Sunday to all of you! I am having my first relaxed Sunday for ages. In addition to it we are having a gorgeous summer day today. I am enjoying myself in sitting on my patio and writing, writing, writing. Soon I will take a bath in the sun, having an ice cream, and simply enjoy life. I just want to share some photos of my garden I took in the early afternoon. not everything is in full bloom already but close to. I just cannot wait to show you some excerpts. Read more ›
As many of you know, today was my first day in my job as a desk clerk and customer adviser in a new business and competence center. Actually, there was not a lot that could have gone wrong so far. It is a startup company and not everything is where it is supposed to be yet. My day was more like getting information, brainstorming, going through the paperwork for the staff department, checking basics with my bosses and later again with my co-worker, making lists of what we still need….. Read more ›
Our first day was really beautiful and the weather gorgeous! My sister’s new house is located at the edge of the Danube Park. In that park is one of the famous landmarks of Vienna: The Danube Tower Read more ›
Just remembered this picture and have to share it! Read more ›
A few days ago I remembered a casting many years ago wich was organized by a bank over here. They wanted to produce a calendar. Kids all over the country were asked for “My greatest treasure”. On the casting there were made photos of the kid and its treasure. My daughter wanted to participate. When I asked her about her greatest treasure her answer brought tears to my eyes. She spontaneously said: “You, mommy!” I still get wet eyes thinking of that moment.
OK, I am very aware that today she would pose with her Guess purse… Read more ›
Yeah! I passed the first certificate level and can call myself Emmett-Practitioner from now on! Woohoo!!!! Read more ›
Do you remember my two pics from my post this morning? At the moment we are having a huge thunderstorm going Ohhh, I love thunderstorms. We had lightening all around. The sky was black and after a while it started hailing and shortly after a cloudburst came down. What an atmosphere…!!!
I tried to take photos from the lightning but that’s so difficult. At least I have some impressions for you: Read more ›
I know there are lots of enthusiastic fans out there (my youngest son is one of them) and therefore “happy celebration”! Read more ›
I hope you all have your party hats at hands because today I invite you all to my anniversary party. Don’t worry I am still running around with an ice pack on my head after Amanda’s award party (yes this will be a running gag for a while). Therefore no champaign!!!!!
But I can offer a choice of any long drinks or cocktails!!!
Everybody got a drink? Great, because here comes my speech: Read more ›
All of you who have followed me over the past weeks and months know already that I am writing books and also do my own songs (sample can be found here). But since I was so busy and happy writing about my latest book and all the beautiful things related to it I missed to introduce you to what I already did before I published books. Read more ›
