“You know, bicycling isn’t just a matter of balance,” I said. “it’s a matter of faith. You can keep upright only by moving forward. You have to have your eyes on the goal, not the ground. I’m going to call that the Bicyclist’s Philosophy of Life” – Susan Vreeland, Clara and Mr. Tiffany Project 365:…
Day 55: Beautiful churches
“I like the silent church before the service begins, better than any preaching” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance and Other Essays Project 365: Day 55 When walking around Hannover, it is likely that you will come across at least one church in a day, but probably a few more. I find them truly amazing, as…
Day 54: More things I like about Germany
“Why would anyone steal a shopping cart? It’s like stealing a two-year-old” – Erma Bombeck Project 365: #54I remember before we moved a German friend from South Africa telling me about the trolleys (shopping carts/luggage trolleys) in Germany. I did think it was a bit anal, as you have to pay for your trolley. But,…
Day 53: Patriot’s Path
“Walk on a rainbow trail; walk on a trail of song, and all about you will be beauty. There is a way out of every dark mist, over a rainbow trail” – Robert Motherwell Project 365: #53Yikes! We are moving this month! Gulp! So much to do, so little time! But, we can at least…
Day 52: Things I like about Germany
“The man who has planted a garden feels he has done something for the good of the whole world” – Charles Dudley Plants give us oxygen for the lungs and for the soul. ~Linda Solegato – See more at: http://www.hortmag.com/blogs/garden-quotes#sthash.LO44ZmZ4.dpuf Plants give us oxygen for the lungs and for the soul. ~Linda Solegato – See…