Because you asked..
Last week, I wrote about my “California-versary”. I arrived in the US on 9/9/2001 and some of you made the razor-sharp observation that I arrived in the US two days prior to the 9/11 attacks...
Recipe | Broiled veggies and parsley rice
I don’t know about you, but I am a huge fan of big bowls of veggies over rice. I feel like I am putting something really healthy and nourishing into my body and it’s also delicious....
15 years ago today
If you are new around here (and didn’t read the sidebar information carefully), you might have missed the fact that I am originally from Germany, but have lived in California for a long time now....
Labor Day Weekend Recap
Hi guys, how was your Labor Day weekend? Ours was pretty low-key (overall). We didn’t really go anywhere and didn’t attend any BBQs (is that a Labor Day thing? I saw a lot of advertisements...
Hello September
I swear, it feels like I am writing these “welcome to a new month”-posts faster and faster. August is over and done with, a new month awaits. The year is literally flying by and I...
13.1 lessons I learned from training for and running a half marathon
I never had the ambition to participate in a running race. I am still a little bit surprised myself that I signed up for and finished my first half-marathon a month ago. If you had...
August Favorites
1. J actually found these Blowfish Bungalow Sandals for me online and asked me to get them. I honestly thought I had enough sandals, but since I liked the look as well and they were very...
Happy belated Birthday, National Park Service.
In honor of my love for the National Parks and the outdoors, I’ll be running a virtual 10k this weekend organized by VRC. There is still time to join me, if you’re up for it....