Today is Memorial Day in the US and for the first day since, forever, I am working. Memorial Day in the US signifies the beginning of Summer and all of the great things that come with the end of May. Growing up in N. Florida, that meant BBQ's, a trip to the beach , perhaps even a boat ride with friends. Summer 2004 I did nothing but spend time at the beach, wave running and having a great summer. Needless to say, there'll be no wave running in Germany. Overcast skies and humid temperatures just don't seem like home.
Its also an important day because I'm from a military family. Remembering those lost years before and not so long ago. The American Cemetery in the Netherlands is only about 25 minutes away, I'm thinking about visiting sometime in the next few weeks. Where I live in Germany was the site of the first Allied invasion into Germany. The city was completely destroyed as well as the area surrounding.
This morning while searching for an article of the use of conversation in practice/social settings (e.g. The Art of Conversation) I came across a spot on American Public Media's show Weekend America. The show featured a segment on Reviving the Art of Conversation. It makes me miss American Public Radio. I used to listen to NPR all the time in the car and at home, its just so good. It also made me miss the States because I don't think any of the Germans are going to be putting up free conversation tents anytime soon. Sigh.
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