Johannistag on June 24 is celebrated in parts of Germany and France as midsummer day (also in honour John the Baptist, but I cannot figure what the two have in common) by lighting huge bonfires. asparagus field on Bruderholz in Basel For me it marks the end of the season for the white asparagus, the queen of vegetable, …
Some Circus And More
Art Basel 43 And Circus Knie Sometimes I have the impression I live in a quiet small town where nothing ever happens, at other times I am looking at all the activities simultaneously taking place and my head is spinning. June is the month when two major events take place at the same time and next to each other at …
The Third Time
What does it feel like when you do something more often than once? Will this exciting feeling of novelty have worn off? What will it be replaced with? A feeling of recognition, of homecoming? What the heck is she talking about? Has she taken a turn for the worse and will she be talking about her sex life? Do not …
Come In – We’re Open
Please, do come in and join me on Lori’s porch at Life, for Instance where we are talking about perfection today.
Under The Weather
I Need Something Lifting! This is my third post in a row about the weather and its influences! I never thought of myself as a person who is so dependent on outer factors, I also never understood why older people always talked about the weather, this sunrise, that sunset, growing plants, birds and whatnot. Life was about relationships, endless …
I’ve Been Waiting For So Long
No, this is not a case of love sickness. I am sick of winter, low hanging clouds, snow and rain, low temperatures – I want light and sun, bright colours, lighter clothes. Cherry trees in winter (NO, the date was April 3) I want my energy back, my batteries recharged! Is there any hope? I …
What Does A Market Have In Common With Marketing?
Everything is off to a good start: the sun is showing its face for the first time in days, it is freezing cold on this early morning, but there is an air of spring in the air. Saturday: it is my first market in 2013, Bärlauchmarkt in Basel. I am well prepared and full of anticipation we set out with a …
Looking Back … February 2013
The last (full) month of winter, sometimes it seems like it drags on and on and on … The same grey skies, fresh fallen snow or grey slosh in the streets, low hanging clouds, the sun hiding and there is ever so little light. Cherry trees on Bruderholz And just when you think “I cannot take it any …
A Confession And Some Changes
I have not been very active these last weeks, have not posted anything nor read and commented much – my apologies. 2013 has not been very kind to me so far: I lost my job and at my age it is highly unlikely that any prospective employer will receive me open armed! My biggest worry is Chica though, faithful companion …
Cherry Almond Cake
It is the end of the cherry season, the memories of walks amongst the cherry trees will linger, the sun kissed smells of nature captured in numerous pictures. Today, I will bake the last cherry almond cake of this season. You will find the recipe further below. Lovely juicy cherries Batter – ready to go …