Welcoming the Spiritually Hungry – The Taizé Community in Central-Eastern France
After the extreme high of participating in the Women’s March on Washington D.C. and the following roller-coaster week of U.S. news, I could imagine…
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A White American Woman’s Journey: With Liberty and Justice for ALL
The United States’ Pledge of Allegiance reads as follows: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the…
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European Christmas Market | Strasbourg, France – The Original from 1570!
According to the official Strasbourg Christmas market website, “It was in Strasbourg in 1570 that the very first edition of the oldest Christmas market in Europe took place, then called the “Christkindelsmärik” (market of the Infant Jesus). Since that time until now, Strasbourg has continued the tradition of a traditional, authentic, warm and generous Alsatian Christmas.”
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European Christmas Market: Zurich, Switzerland!
Where can you see a huge, three story Christmas tree covered in Swarovski Crystal ornaments? Zurich, Switzerland, of course! The tree stands each year…
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Pine Mountain Club, CA: Christmas in the Village
Pine Mountain Club, the self-described “nearby-faraway place”, is a quaint mountain village about an hour-and-a-half north of Los Angeles, CA. A small town of roughly…
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I Wish That I Could Love a Dictator – A Poem by Georgia Sanders
oh that i could love a dictator he would solve all my problems he would put bread on my table and never forget to…
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Beautiful & Engaging: Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, and its airport is a major international hub for European travel. Zurich is located in the north-central…
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“Not Afraid”: One Year Ago, November 13, 2015 – Paris Attacks Remembered
Would I travel to Paris now, in a time of global uncertainty? I did, and I will go back at the next available moment! Like Caroline Langlade, I think the most life-giving response to the violence is to keep hope and faith alive, and in bravery and prayer to watch for and participate in the newness of Life as it is given to us.
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2016 – Day One: Books, Booths and David Hockney!
The Frankfurt Book Fair, held once a year in Frankfurt, Germany (usually five days in October), is the largest international gathering of publishing professionals…
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2016, Opening Night Festivities
To go or not to go, that was my question… go to what? The Frankfurt Book Fair – oh no, that answer was clearly…
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Freiburg, Germany – Charming and Inviting
Nestled in the southwest of Germany on the edge of the famed Black Forest, and known as one of the sunniest spots in Germany,…
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The Jugendstil-Hotel “Paxmontana”: Flüeli-Ranft, Switzerland
If you’ve visited Lucerne, you already know that it is one of the most beautiful places in Europe. If you drive another 30 –…
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