Month: December 2025
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Brian moved into his new Zurich apartment on Friday, December 12th. So it’s all brand new and I was so eager to see it in person. As soon as we arrived Brian and I went across the lake to a brocki (second-hand shop). He needed to stock up on lots of stuff like dishes and…
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Almost everything worked out perfectly when we decided to go see Bea for Christmas. Jennifer and Mom drove my way to pick up Jenna from school and they stayed a couple nights. Long enough for us to have a great little pre-Christmas celebration. We got to decorate cookies with mom. Our Christmas tree looked much…
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Claire and I are back home after a great Christmas trip. I need to sort through our photos and my thoughts about it all. Mostly I feel a huge sense of change but it’s ok because traditions can change and evolve. I’m just feeling grateful that I got to be with Brian and Bea and…
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I’ve just had the best Saturday morning. I’ve been playing with my new Christmas gift (thank you Brian) while drinking my coffee and getting texts from my Bea and Brian. Brian sent a photo of the grocery store chocolate aisle. Swoon. While Bea sent some amazing photos of her hike. Here’s my new toy –…
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Today Brian arrived in Switzerland and moved into his apartment. There’s his large load of luggage on the train – two suitcases, a backpack and computer bag and of course a big bike bag. More on that later. I felt a little scattered all day – wishing I could help him settle into the apartment.…
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Seems like a minute ago it was pre-Thanksgiving. Here’s what I’ve been up to. Brian and I took a walk to the Lake. And I had some nice strolls at the Botanic Garden And then winter came. When mom cleared out her house I took her old Denby dishes. They were sitting in a box…
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