No, it was not just a pile of rusted metal... It dutifully woke us up at 7:30 on numerous Sundays.
tweet me, valentine
Valentine's Day this year is gray and gloomy, but perfect for curling up by the fire with a book, some hot chocolate, and conversation heart candies sent all the way from the US in a care package just for me! While watching the Olympics, of course. Serbia isn't as Valentines-crazed as the US, but it... Continue Reading →
flag day revisited
January 29, 2010 was a huge day for us: it was Grant's Flag Day. Flag Day is when everyone assembles in the gym at FSI to sit in rows of chairs in front of a table covered in mini flags. Bingo sheets of post names are handed out and people are encouraged to play by... Continue Reading →
language training and what I have to remember
Right now, we're in the middle of learning Serbian for our upcoming post to Belgrade. I am absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to learn the language -- moving to a foreign country where I don't speak the language(s) and no one speaks English? Been there, done that, would prefer not to do it again.... Continue Reading →
the 12 of 2012
Apparently the thing to do is make a list of the top twelve highlights of 2012... well, picking just twelve is a little difficult. After some consultation, I have come up with my top twelve, although a few of them contain numerous things all rolled into one, and I think I am missing a number... Continue Reading →
kitchen cables 