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A Hard Nut to Crack: The origins of a much-loved wooden Christmas figure | Tales from the Basement
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Tales from the Basement. Proof that Everything has a Story. A Hard Nut to Crack: The origins of a much-loved wooden Christmas figure. December 13, 2011. September 12, 2014. I’ve dusted off a story that I wrote at Christmas for Munich Found Magazine back in the late 1990s. Rather than do a simple paste up job here, I’ve polished it up a bit and added some tinsel and holly for a proper Christmas in 2011 (Ha! 8211; Froehe Weihnachten! Well, how about since the beginning of time! Originally designed as a rat...
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Ornamental Delights | Tales from the Basement
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Tales from the Basement. Proof that Everything has a Story. December 15, 2011. September 12, 2014. Is a time for giving…. so, I’ve dusted the cobwebs off another item from my writing basement – again, something that I wrote when I was in Germany…. They sparkle, they glitter…they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. And for most people, they’re what makes every Christmas tree. In Thuringia, were making a name for themselves as exquisite and superb craftsmen. The blown-glass shape by using a non-toxic sil...
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Oh Tannenbaum: A story of Germany and Christmas | Tales from the Basement
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Tales from the Basement. Proof that Everything has a Story. Oh Tannenbaum: A story of Germany and Christmas. December 25, 2011. January 4, 2015. To one and all! Of all the times of year to be in Germany, the. Or Christmas season, is my absolute favorite. The innate beauty, endearing charm, and colorful traditions that I found in Bavaria. Added to the distinct magic of the season….it was sort of like living in a Christmas card. Let me explain –. The Zwetchgenmaendl (Bavarian), or Zwetschgenmaenner. The fi...
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Oktoberfest by the Numbers | Tales from the Basement
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Tales from the Basement. Proof that Everything has a Story. Oktoberfest by the Numbers. October 12, 2011. September 12, 2014. Related piece published on CNN’s food blog this week (Oct 10, 2011)! I think everyone will enjoy this one. after all, what’s not to like about Oktoberfest? I certainly had fun writing it! Full post can be seen here on the web: http:/ eatocracy.cnn.com/2011/10/10/oktoberfest-by-the-numbers/. 8211; Let me know what you think! For German Bier, it’s all in the glass. You are commentin...
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Left vs. Right: Why Does it Have to Be so Complicated? | Tales from the Basement
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Tales from the Basement. Proof that Everything has a Story. Left vs. Right: Why Does it Have to Be so Complicated? August 14, 2016. August 28, 2016. Via Daily Prompt: Complicated. You may think this is a post about politics, but –. I’m tackling an even larger issue, one I’ve dealt with quite normally my whole life, yet the world somehow still finds an oddity? I am left-handed, and so are my mom and both of my sisters. In fact, the only one left out was my dad, because he was a righty. International Left-...
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For German Bier, it’s all in the glass | Tales from the Basement
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Tales from the Basement. Proof that Everything has a Story. For German Bier, it’s all in the glass. September 30, 2011. September 12, 2014. Here is a blog item that I finished writing last Thursday night for CNN’s food blog. 8220;Eatocracy” – it was published last Friday. We still have a few more days of Oktoberfest. Runs through Oct. 3 in Munich. But then, you don’t need Oktoberfest to enjoy a good German Bier… Prost! Click here to read the full article on CNN.com/eatocracy. The Road Less Traveled →.
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A Little Side Project | Tales from the Basement
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Tales from the Basement. Proof that Everything has a Story. A Little Side Project. May 15, 2012. September 12, 2014. Haven’t posted here in a while and it occurred to me that I should probably share what’s been occupying my time. Well, click here to take a look: http:/ armandleg.wordpress.com/. Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window). Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Click to share on Google (Opens in new window). Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window). An Arm and A Leg.
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Kathleen | Tales from the Basement
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Tales from the Basement. Proof that Everything has a Story. Left vs. Right: Why Does it Have to Be so Complicated? August 14, 2016. August 28, 2016. Via Daily Prompt: Complicated. You may think this is a post about politics, but –. I’m tackling an even larger issue, one I’ve dealt with quite normally my whole life, yet the world somehow still finds an oddity? I am left-handed, and so are my mom and both of my sisters. In fact, the only one left out was my dad, because he was a righty. International Left-...
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Tales from the Basement | Proof that Everything has a Story | Page 2
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Tales from the Basement. Proof that Everything has a Story. August 28, 2011. September 12, 2014. Editor’s note: Wrote this blog item for a new web page that is targeted at women college football fans; thought I’d share it here too. The reason women don’t play football is because 11 of them would never wear the same outfit in public –. Boy, I’m jumping right into the middle of the huddle with this topic. So, here goes. I will admit right now, I absolutely. Oh, right we’re girls, so maybe not. I credit my ...
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