“God wants you to have sex.” This is what I shall share with my Youth Group tonight, and I’m waiting to hear the pin drop when I say it. Ok, maybe it’s not fair to drop such a grenade on my Youth Group kids, but I kind of want to catch them off [...]
Archive for the ‘Germany’ Category
We’re Bringing Sexy Back
Posted in Church, Europe, Faith, Germany, Life, Nurnberg on October 26, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Fascist Garden Gnomes
Posted in Art, Europe, Germany, Nurnberg on October 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The small Bavarian town of Straubing has been invaded by 1,250 fascist garden gnomes with their stubby right arms raised in a Hitler salute – all in the name of art.
Artist Ottmar Hörl, who has already displayed his provocative gnomes in Belgium and Italy, said it was the first public display in Germany. “It [...]
My Pocket Watch
Posted in Art, Europe, Faith, Germany, Life, Nurnberg, Short Story, Travel on July 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Invented in Nürnberg by Peter Henlein around 1504, the Pocket Watch made time portable for every man. No longer dictated by the ringing bells of the city’s cathedrals or tall towers, the important people of the day could take Time with them in their pockets, to manage, control, and organize.
When I was 17, traveling through [...]
Jeez, Louise
Posted in Europe, Faith, Friends, Germany, Life, Nurnberg, Travel on June 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
As we say in Franken in moments of exasperation: “Almächt!”
I’ve noticed a certain trend in my blogging, in which my entries skip over very fun and exciting times of life because I am simply too involved in the momentary to sit down and attempt to reflect. I need to work on my blogging discipline.
In [...]
Anathallo in Nürnberg
Posted in Art, Europe, Germany, Music, Nurnberg, Travel, tagged anathallo on May 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Saw these guys (anathallo) tonight with Carolyn and Stefan. They played a strong set, shuffling around a small stage, exchanging instruments with one another like children standing before a mirror, unsuccessfully trying to choose the right Sunday outfit. The fact of the matter was that regardless of the combination, their music was enchanting, explosive, and [...]
Sorry this is my first post in a long while, but…
Posted in Germany, tagged funny, Leisure Activities on March 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
German chess federation joins anti-doping fight
Doping scandals have rocked plenty of sports recently – but the cerebral world of chess? As absurd as it may seem, the German Chess Federation (DSV) decided to join the fight against perfomance-enhancing substances this week.
“We are doing this because we belong to the German Olympic Sports Confederation, which requires [...]
Money v. Relationship
Posted in Europe, Faith, Friends, Germany, Globalism, Life, Nurnberg, Rebirth, Travel on February 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
When was the last time that I received a Christmas Card from a friend, which said “It was a great year,” and then went on to discuss all of the things that the person purchased over the last 12 months.
Funny how when we truly take a moment to analyze what has been important to [...]
At the Twilight’s Last Gleaming
Posted in Europe, Friends, Germany, Globalism, Life, Nurnberg, Travel on July 5, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Without watermelon, without hot dogs, without Auntie Eva’s cracked tennis court, without fireworks and without family…I celebrated my country yesterday.
Through Matt and Heather, I was invited to a 4th celebration for American ex-pats in the area, and I was shocked to show up to the park and see about a hundred men, women, and children, speaking my [...]
Things that Made Me Smile Today
Posted in Europe, Friends, Germany, Life, Nurnberg, Travel on June 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »
New Secret handshake with Stefan
Learning to play the Accordion with Simon
Sam, Matt and Heather’s 9 month old son, who is the happiest baby ever
Josh Ritter on www.last.fm
A “Priceless” text message from Carolyn
An awesome magic trick following lunch this afternoon at the Boehm’s house…way to go Mr. Boehm…very impressive!
Dropping in at The Art of Living to borrow [...]
Auf Gehts Deutschland Schiess ein Tor!!!
Posted in Europe, Friends, Germany, Globalism, Life, Nurnberg, Soccer, Travel on June 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I got to speak with Zach last night for the first time in a really long time. Hearing his plans to go hiking with my Dad for four nights this weekend in the Never Summer Wilderness made me miss my home and my family. This is something good that the Kreeger men enjoy doing together, [...]
