Monthly Archives: January 2013

“Grandma, are you a Girl?”

Posted on January 29, 2013 by lisakwinkler

“Grandma, are you a girl?” My three-year-old grandson and I were sitting on the floor, like we usually do, playing with trucks, trains, and duplo blocks, creating various scenarios: fires to put out, meals to make and eat, building a … Continue reading →

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Ah, Europe: France to Shop, Germany for Lunch, Switzerland for Dinner!

Posted on January 28, 2013 by lisakwinkler

This is part three of my Swiss Sampler. We took the train from Davos to Basel.  Pine trees surround the track , giving glimpses of the sunlit mountains and the cross country  and downhill ski trails. I had all I … Continue reading →

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Dabbling at Davos

Posted on January 25, 2013 by lisakwinkler

Nestled in the mountains, about 75 miles (118 kilometers) southwest of Zurich, Davos is a pristine ski resort. Crisp air and bright sun grace each day; temperatures drop at night. There’s one main street lined with little shops; buses run … Continue reading →

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Swiss Sampler: Geneva & Zurich

Posted on January 22, 2013 by lisakwinkler

Traveling, especially when tagging along on a business trip, upsets my exercise routine. Add a place like Switzerland, where chocolate is served every minute and my eating habits suffer too. I bemoaned my worry about extra calories to my friend … Continue reading →

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Ed Kane: Pearl Harbor Survivor

Posted on January 18, 2013 by lisakwinkler

December 7, 2012 marked the 61st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. I interviewed Ed Kane, 92, about his experiences for JerseyMan magazine. Kane is one of about 3,500 remaining survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack.  Prepared to talk … Continue reading →

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“Breathing out the Upsetness”

Posted on January 16, 2013 by lisakwinkler

While visiting our son Jacob this week, his 16-month-old daughter, overtired as we walked around a local park, started to fidget and cry in her stroller. Jacob picked her up and asked her if she wanted to “breathe out the … Continue reading →

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California Teachers Divest Funds from Gun Makers

Posted on January 13, 2013 by lisakwinkler

Teachers in California, resisting calls that they should be armed in the classroom with something more than their lesson plans, are taking a stand against guns by  aiming one of their most potent weapons—their wallets. The California State Teachers Retirement … Continue reading →

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And the last semester begins…

Posted on January 10, 2013 by lisakwinkler

Lydia returns to college today for her last semester.  She’s had a good winter break: family and friends, yoga, traveling and shopping, basketball games and job interviews. When she’s around my basketball knowledge increases.  I’m quizzed while eating breakfast: name … Continue reading →

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Babes in Utero Learning Languages!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by lisakwinkler

Attention parents: Forget nursery school for your little ones.  Forget early language school.  Don’t bother worrying that they should learn Chinese by age 1. It’s too late. According to a new study, you missed the chance to give your cherished … Continue reading →

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Stash Pile Knitting

Posted on January 6, 2013 by lisakwinkler

I raided my and my mother’s stash piles for some recent knitting projects. I finished what I’m calling the butterfly sweater for my daughter-in –law. The original pattern called for a front panel that we decided we didn’t like so … Continue reading →

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