Late in the month I marveled at how gloriously long August seemed this year thanks to all the things I did and the people I saw and the places I went.
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If many countries have a holiday to honor laborers, why isn’t it an international holiday celebrated on the same day?
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When we sought a summer vacation spot in the United States, I figured I should buck up and check out Vermont. Finally.
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If you wander through central Bern, in Switzerland, you might stumble on some bears Natural question: Why? Here’s the full story and the scoop on how to visit.
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A lot of moving around geographically in July, but work and goals still progressed while the adventures unfolded.
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In France, family tradition dictates when summer vacation happens, with great debates over which dates are better—and who is better, based on which dates they prefer.
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During the hot summer months in at least two Swiss cities—Basel and Bern—workers commute to or from their jobs via river.
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These are our favorite cafes, coffee shops, and patisseries in the center of town that we pop into as we wander between activities when we visit. (And we visit often!)
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I ranged all over the place with my reading in Q2 2024, from what felt like the gamut of fiction genres through to nonfiction on the writing craft and beyond.
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June was a hodgepodge of experiences professional and personal and otherwise, which made it an emotional rollercoaster of a month. And with more of those ahead, too.
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Anyone who reads this blog knows I’m a huge book nerd who also writes fiction. Whether or not you write, if you love reading, you’ll love these podcasts.
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Each year on the first official day of summer—June 21, the day after the summer solstice—France (and the rest of the world, so I hear) celebrate Make Music Day.
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans (24 Heures du Mans, in French) takes place on a racetrack near Le Mans, France. It is the oldest active—and most internationally famous—endurance race.
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Much progress on the writing fronts in May 2024, hitting target for two big projects. Doesn’t mean I will make my goals for the year, as I have far still to go, but I’m at least on track. (I think.)
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I recommend anglophones on travel—who have the luxury of a native language quite commonly spoken by nonnative speakers—stick to what I call “global English.”
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In the Valais, the traditional cow breed, the Herens, has renown for its fighting spirit and the hierarchies inherent in its herds. And boy, do they let them fight.
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Most people do not know that Switzerland has four national languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansch.
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A way for bookstores to build an additional revenue stream, increase and reinforce their customer bases, and attract customers and other members of the community more often.
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