Summer Vacation

This was the first big holiday weekend of the summer and we had a great time — Now that we are making more friends in Germany, we got invited to a bunch of events for the first big holiday weekend here in Germany. …

This is a traditional German festival held on the holiday weekend in the woods — On Monday, we went to Wäldchestag in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is a festival with a big carnival and live music held in the woods on the outskirts of the city. …

May 29th writers’ prompt. For me, Summer holidays will always bring forth memories of the elderly 1950s Standard Vanguard, which was our family car at the time, fitted with a roof rack piled high with our luggage covered over with a green canvas cover and tied down well with many lacings of stout cord…

Lessons of Summer During my sophomore year of college, I spent my summer break at my mom’s place in a small village. It was during this time that I met Mr. O. At first glance, he didn’t seem to stand out from other men in the village. However, every time…

It’s coming My heart rate is elevated. My blood pressure has increased. I think my hands are a little unsteady, and I am definitely having a hard time focusing on any one task. Nothing I do feels quite right; like I should be doing something else, but I can’t settle on what. …

Greetings, fellow wanderers! I’m Franki, a nomadic adventurer who finds solace in my mini campervan, embarking on the thrilling “Joy Route” (also my YouTube channel name). Summer travel is my ultimate passion! When it comes to summer journeys, I prefer the freedom of an open itinerary. No strict schedules, just…

Summertime Madness: 10 Weeks of Hell with a Difficult Child Every time this photo pops up, I shudder. (I used it in a separate post recently, so I keep seeing it.) This is his “look.” The look that spells trouble. The look that says, “I am not happy, and I am going to bring ALL of you down with me.” …

Who needs Hollywood when you have fairy tales and stuffed bears? Most grown women fantasize about which legendary actress they might like to be — not me. I gave up the glamorous world of Hollywood when I decided to stay home and raise eight children. Instead, I have lived most…

Writing is approaching a season of slowing down — at least for me. Life is happening, and I want to be present for it. Sometimes that means reducing the amount of energy spent in certain areas. Summer is here, and Norway is bursting with life. I'm attending a festival with my partner today, and we'll be there until Sunday. With all the activities lining up for summer, coupled with job applications and potentially moving house — it's a lot!