Europe: On the road again
My love of travel has been with me my entire life. As a youngster I traveled by car and train
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Emanuel Macron election in France saves the EU for now
Those who thought or hoped that France is a democracy, know better by now. In a two-stage process the French
Read moreThe Great Escape releases acoustic version of “I Can’t Resist”
The Los Angeles-based three-piece just released a stunning new acoustic performance video to their current single “I Can’t Resist” —
Read moreSenate GOP fails to block Iran deal
Photo above: Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois speaking on behalf of the Iran nuclear deal in the U.S. Senate.
Read moreWomen’s World Cup: It’s all about timing
On Tuesday (June 30) the United States Women’s National Soccer team punched their ticket to Sunday’s World Cup final with
Read moreDepressed and overweight? Look to the past
During the harsh winter of 1944-1945 a large part of the German-occupied Netherlands suffered from severe shortages of food and
Read moreAuschwitz remembered
Young survivors at the camp, liberated by the Red Army in January 1945. (Wikipedia) Seventy-years ago today Russian troops liberated
Read moreHerman Hesse in my life
Herman Hesse probably didn’t know it but he was a Third Culture Kid. He was born in the Black Forest
Read moreSoviet memorials of Berlin and their stories
The Battle of Berlin marked the end of World War II. It took place April to May 1945 and claimed
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