This Man Learned German in a Week

This article from Der Spiegel is great. It made me think of my friend Katie who is learning German in Singapore (of all places)! As well as myself... ha I've been "taking" German for over a year now (very slooooowly).

The guy who this article is about, has learned German in one week, which is amazing. Of course, he's only able to do it because he has Asperger's Syndrome, a mild form of autism. What I find most interesting about him is his connections of shapes with the German language, which is explained in the article and it makes perfect sense (at least to me). I love how he describes the German language, "like a clean room with good sharp corners, tidy and straightforward". (Ironically, that is how Brendan and I foresee our dream home)

So, since I don't have your email address, I share this article with you Katie, as well as all the rest out there.

Have Fish Will Travel

God bless Lent and fried fish too! This is the time when Brendan and I make our rounds to Catholic Church fish fries. I highly recommend it. If anyone knows of a good one, please let me know... have fish will travel. Last Friday we went to St. John's (my old high school stompin' grounds) for theirs. The best we've had yet was last year in Pittsburgh at the Epiphany Catholic Church. That place still ranks no. 1! (And thank God it didn't look like the fish pictured above.) You can read about the piece of fish with Jesus on it here.

No Line on the Horizon

We are greatly anticipating U2's new album, No Line on the Horizon....

coming Tuesday.

Very Cool Flooring & Furniture

I love the work of Piet Hein Eek. -especially from his scrap wood collection. His work has inspired a lot of Brendan's renovation of the Bungalow's studio garage. I think it would be cool to have floors made completely out of scrap wood like the picture here.

Sophie the Giraffe is Missing!

We discovered today that Sophie is missing! Oh what to do without her!? She was last seen in Middletown, Virginia on Saturday, February 21, approximately at 1300 hrs.

Our Sweet Georgia Vacation

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not...HE LOVES ME!: Posting by The Stone House

Miriam watched Konrad recently and made yet another witty & wonderful posting on their adventures of the day...absolutely adorable. You can view her posting here: The Stone House. (of course!)

Hard Times in Northern Virginia

This picture was taken just outside of Millwood, Va.

Friends from Canada Stop on By

Our friend Ted came down to visit us along with his friend Karin. They were on their way to the Inauguration, (the brave souls!). It was a very short and sweet visit. Here are some pictures from their stay. I've been meaning to get them up for some time!



Brendan gave Ted and Karin a night tour of Harpers Ferry and the next day we all drove down to Middleburg, Virginia. We had lunch at Market Salamander and saw them off from there.

Good Times with the Happonens

We traveled up to Ardmore, PA to spend some time with Tanu and Debbie. As always it was so relaxing and fun. They will be having a little one of their own in several months!! Konrad will have a friend and we're all excited about that!

The 'boys' in the kitchen...

Konrad listening to some Finnish baby babble.

I wish this picture was in focus, I like it... Debbie and Konrad bonding.