"Hey, mom, there are 2 of me!" |
Filed under Family |
At age 4, grandson Sean has started playing soccer. He is on a team of 4 year olds in a league of six teams. His first game was quite an experience for him – and those who watched him! (more…)
"Donated by Anheuser-Busch" |
[with comments] Filed under Katrina |
The name "Anheuser-Busch" is familiar to anyone like me who grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. And not just for beer. (more…)
Piles of trash |
Filed under Katrina |
The devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in Mobile is visible by the piles of trash in Mobile at the side of streets all over town. (more…)
Back to normal (well, almost) |
Filed under Katrina |
In a society where everything is dependent on electricity, you sure notice the difference when your power has been off a few days. (more…)
Forget FEMA – let Wal*Mart do it! |
[with comments] Filed under Katrina |
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has come under fire for the delayed response to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. My suggestion: let Wal*Mart do it! (more…)
Gas lines and the "Wichita linemen" |
Filed under Katrina |
The past couple of days you would have needed some patience if you wanted to get some gas around here. This evening we had some welcome visitors from Kansas. (more…)
A house full of bugs |
Filed under Katrina |
When you have a flood, everything that does not survive in water looks for higher ground. Including bugs – all kinds of them. (more…)
Paul Kieffer's blog with personal insights and news from the German-language region in Europe.