Germany, Great Dreams

Germany, Great Dreams

by | May 10, 2014 | Deception, Germany, Russia

Great Nightmares I am a Germanophile. There is not much about this land I do not admire. When I first lived in Germany (Berlin, 1970-75), I was young, inexperienced and busy; my goal was to have a good time. The second time I lived in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz,...
Illmensee, Germany, May Day 2014

Illmensee, Germany, May Day 2014

by | May 2, 2014 | Deception, Germany

Memorials Patrice and I have been in Illmensee, Germany these few weeks.  I was stationed eight years in Germany. Christopher and Michelle were born here, Robert, Marcia and Deborah had their escapades and I count myself a Germanophile.  I can remember only one...
Leaving Rovinj

Leaving Rovinj

by | Apr 13, 2014 | Croatia

Departing Istria,  14 April 2014 We are leaving the Istria Peninsula this week-end after a six-month stay. On the apartment floor is a mailing box, Hrvatska posta, Extra Large. We over-packed and are mailing things back to America before we leave for Germany.  Patrice...
An EU Visa

An EU Visa

by | Mar 27, 2014 | Croatia, Germany

So this redneck and Central European Jew get married… Patrice and I will spend the spring, summer and fall in Germany. We will require a long-term visa. Patrice anticipates the outcome darkly; I optimistically. European Union visa rules interpret...