Free-range familyWe are wandering now, #1We sold our house. We put our things in storage. We ran away. The story of my family’s escape begins in 3…2…1…Sep 13, 2021Sep 13, 2021
Free-range familyWanderings: Auf wiedersehen BerlinThe boys said goodbye to their classmates today. Tomorrow we drive south. Our time in Berlin is done, at least for now.Dec 6, 2016Dec 6, 2016
Free-range familyWanderings: Olympic StadiumThe countdown to our last day in Berlin is on, less than a week to go, so we’ve been in a rush. We got out to Olympic Stadium last weekend…Dec 4, 2016Dec 4, 2016
Free-range familyWanderings: Scenic terror at Moher, with rainThe Cliffs of Moher on Ireland’s west coast draw the tourist hordes because, aside from spectacular views, there’s the added thrill of…Dec 4, 2016Dec 4, 2016
Free-range familyWanderings: We saw a castleThis is Aughnanure Castle, built 500 years ago.Nov 25, 2016Nov 25, 2016
Free-range familyWanderings: TwelveThis guy turned 12 today. Eamon James, the boy who didn’t have a name for the first day of his life. We thought we were having a girl. We…Nov 10, 2016Nov 10, 2016
Free-range familyWanderings: We went to a Fußball matchThe stadium for the professional soccer team FC Union is a 10-minute bike ride from our apartment, and ever since we passed it one day when…Nov 2, 2016Nov 2, 2016
Free-range familyWanderings: The local heraldrySort of geeking out today on the coat of arms for our neighborhood. This is Friedrichshagen.Nov 2, 2016Nov 2, 2016
Free-range familyWanderings: Adventures at the flea marketThe Berlin flea market scene is a thing. Maybe because of the good deals, or maybe because it’s the easygoing country-mouse cousin to the…Oct 28, 2016Oct 28, 2016
Free-range familyWanderings: Biking to the towerIt’s cooler today, a true fall day. Leaves collect on the courtyard lawn outside our home at Stillerziele 7. It’s still holiday break time…Oct 28, 2016Oct 28, 2016