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When my daughter was 18 months old, we went on a flight together. She cried nonstop. I was anxious, overwhelmed, and pregnant with twins (I didn’t know it yet, but I was sick). Utterly defeated, I started crying when I couldn’t calm my toddler.
And suddenly, a man wearing a
This IG comment about babies on airplanes is sending me.
I didn’t realize you could just call your doctor and get them to prescribe the non-crying type of baby.
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My daughter asked, “Do you ever have any regrets, Mom?” And while I know she was asking this question on a philosophical level, my mind immediately went to this puffin sweater I saw in Iceland.
It’s been 3 years since I saw it in a shop there, & I still regret not buying it.
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My son & I went to get döner. He ordered his meal in German, and the employee politely asked questions in German about sauces, salad vs. fries, & drinks. My son answered every question.
Afterwards, the man helping us smiled SO kindly & said, in English, “You did a great job.”💗
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People are amazing!
Just 10 days ago, I shared a thought about one of my regrets in life. Of course, not buying a sweater sounds like a minor regret, but SO MANY could relate!
And then
@dwiskus
made my wish a reality. This sweater made it from NYC to Berlin in record time! 🐧
My daughter asked, “Do you ever have any regrets, Mom?” And while I know she was asking this question on a philosophical level, my mind immediately went to this puffin sweater I saw in Iceland.
It’s been 3 years since I saw it in a shop there, & I still regret not buying it.
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🧵 1️⃣ When my in-laws booked their flight to Berlin (which would be their first trip abroad), my husband and I told them, “We can get a cheap flight or train ticket to almost anywhere. Where in Europe would you like to go?”
Without hesitating, my father-in-law said, “Lorraine.”
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This man totally made my son’s day and helped build his confidence. After having some setbacks of my own with practicing/speaking German, his kindness was exactly what we needed.
If you’re in Berlin, Efes Grill is located at Teltower Damm 42 in Zehlendorf.
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@LionAdvocacy
Haha! I love the blunt honesty of this statement. 🤣
The first time our twins flew as toddlers, we had them hand out little “thank you” bags to the passengers sitting around us. We wanted others to know we were cognizant of the fact that flying next to two babies isn’t always
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1️⃣ 4️⃣ So, Uncle Bud, it was our immense honor to kneel beside your cross today. Three generations came to see you.
We hope you felt our love.
Gone, but never forgotten.
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#Cuomo
’s, continuing his rebuke of
#MitchMcConnell
: “What he’s saying is that if you’re looking at the states that have coronavirus problems, they tend to be democratic states...don’t help NY state because it’s a democratic state. How UGLY a thought.”
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5️⃣ His final letter was published in the local newspaper. He begins by stating: “I find the things that occupy my mind most are the plain, ordinary things of life. I want to come home just to live for the joy of living and doing.”
He then lists the things he wants to do at home.
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🔟 My father-in-law brushed the sand on the cross, so the name stood out clearly. We stood there as the employee told us how Bud’s letter has impacted those who hear it—how she recently heard one girl, who was on a school trip say, “I miss my family now. I want to see them.”
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During our tour of the Reichstag building today, the tour guide asked a group of 19 fourth graders what law they would try to pass if they were members of the Bundestag. One child said they would make sure döner didn’t cost more than €2.99. The 18 other kids (loudly) cheered.
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8️⃣ As we walked to Bud’s grave, she told us, “His final letter home is something we read out loud on tours. He is one of the men we tell people about. One of my colleagues has it memorized. Charles Campbell is important to us.”
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1️⃣ 1️⃣ This amazing woman told us, “You know what makes this letter so memorable & special to so many? It’s that feeling of missing home. Of knowing home is where you will be happy. Of wanting a simple life and nothing more. It’s a relatable and shared human experience.”
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@Cyberbloke
@DudeAdhd
Oh my gosh. This is such an amazing story! I’m 37, so I’m right at the age where Nelly Furtado was a huge deal when I was a teenager. It makes me so happy to hear how kind she was to you. 🩷
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1️⃣ 2️⃣ She then very profoundly said, “It’s important that visitors to Lorraine—especially the children who come—realize these men who died were like them in many ways. They had dreams, they wanted to live, and then they ultimately gave all for the benefit of others.”
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When we found out my husband had gotten a position at the Max Planck Institute, our dear German friends in Ithaca immediately told us, “You have to try Spaghettieis!” Finding Spaghettieis was what we did our first day in Berlin. And a year later, we still love it. 🍝
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9️⃣ And we all cried together. Our Uncle Bud’s words—words we have cherished so much as a family—have been shared with countless visitors? And they have all felt the power in them that we have felt?
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My 12 year old plugged in his phone after school, and I noticed the time said 16:08.
I asked him, “Why did you change your phone time to the 24 hour clock?”
His response: “I live in Germany now, Mom. I need to integrate.”
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1️⃣ 3️⃣ My kids saw the respect & reference this woman has for the soldiers at Lorraine. We all did.
To this employee’s surprise, I told her we have MORE letters & pictures and a letter from Bud’s co-pilot detailing his heroism. We offered to send them to her. She was so happy.
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@toiautrefois
It’s changed my whole outlook of how I react to children being upset. Even as a young mother, I don’t think I immediately thought, “I can help someone else. It’s okay to offer.” Now, I always try to help if I can. And if my husband is around, he can calm any toddler. It’s a gift!
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2️⃣ Since I married into the family, we’ve taken a moment on Memorial Day to read the letters my father-in-law’s uncle, Charles Ralph Campbell (known as Bud to his family), sent home during WWII. His plane was shot down December 11, 1944. His remains are now buried at Lorraine.
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4️⃣ As we drove to the cemetery today, we read Bud’s letters out loud. We also read a letter written by Bud’s co-pilot regarding his death. My kids know these stories by heart.
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3️⃣ Before she died, my husband’s grandmother spoke often of her beloved little brother. They were less than 2 years apart, and his death affected her always. My kids have grown up knowing Uncle Bud was always missed. Always loved.
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7️⃣ Once she realized we were related to the Charles Campbell in Row B, she immediately said: “I know him. He’s quite famous around here. I know exactly where he is.” She gathered a bucket of sand and two flags—one American and one French.
We were all thinking, “Whatttt?”
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6️⃣ With this fresh in our minds, we arrived at Lorraine. My father-in-law went to the visitor center & let the employee there know we were the next of kin & that we wanted to see Charles Campbell. There are 6 at Lorraine, but our Charles is in row B.
The employee’s eyes lit up.
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@muckyfellrunner
I am lacking the confidence as well (as a 37 year old), so it was a good example to me as well. He told me, “Mom, if you mess up, it’s fine! People at least know you’re trying, and you probably won’t see them again if you’re really embarrassed.” 🤣
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During our family reunion, my mother-in-law asked if one of our kids would like to speak for a few minutes to the entire family about life in Germany. Our 12 year old son wanted to share his thoughts. He began by saying, “I love life in Germany because I have independence.”
He
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@marc_poblenou
My dad is a paraplegic who cannot fly. The United States is huge, and I lived a 40 hour drive away from him. I wanted him to meet his first grandchild, so I made the trip when she was older.
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@daleofravens
You’re right! My son would have definitely understood the German. There was something really beautiful, though, about this man switching to English. Him speaking in English at the end told us, “I could have switched to English then, but I knew you didn’t need me to.”
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@jamarperry
My kids are absolutely obsessed with your books! They said you did a zoom call with their school last year and that you were the NICEST author! One of my 11 year old twins is writing his own fantasy book after being inspired by you. 💗
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@FreeRossWoodWrk
I definitely think my daughter could feel my own anxiety this day. I was feeling sick (like I said, I was pregnant and didn’t know it), so my energy probably wasn’t the best. My patience was thin, too, so when normal distractions/soothing techniques didn’t work, I panicked. This
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Living in a foreign country where I don’t yet speak the language fluently (although I am learning) can be challenging—especially when navigating something as critical as healthcare. I've always found comfort in my ability to communicate clearly, but here in Germany, that comfort
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At 17, I knew I would one day be an adult who still loved chocolate milk, so this scene really resonated with me. I loved it so much that the dialogue was one of my senior quotes in the yearbook. 😜 Matthew Perry as Chandler was the best.
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@BethBaisch
I love that so many people understand just how wonderful a puffin on a sweater can be. 🩷🐧
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Left our hotel around 8 AM to go to Cologne Cathedral. The sun was shining, the streets were quiet, and the cathedral was nearly empty.
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@emmaetceteraa
@dwiskus
I wrote another tweet about the sweater’s arrival this morning, but I also thought it would be nice to update the original thread. A huge thanks to
@dwiskus
and his wife! It fits perfectly. 🩷☺️
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@mattwallace13
It makes me cry every time. As I read it out loud on the way to the cemetery today, I almost couldn’t finish it. As Bud listed all the simple things he missed from home, I could not speak through my tears. I feel the same way you do. I hope my kids see the value in his words. 🩷
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The streets of Berlin following the first Euro2024 game. People group together their beer bottles, which others can take and turn in for money.
So. Much. Pfand.
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@peanutchops
What a find! I believe it was closer to €135 when I saw it. Ahhh! I totally
should have bought it when I had the chance!
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@AKMKK34
@MyGeekBlasphemy
My class had to read this book in fourth grade, and when her (spoiler alert) dog, who also killed her brother, died, I cried so hard that I had to go home from school. My mom read the book to see why I was so upset and was like, “Wow. Who hurt Scott O’Dell?”
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Observation: While sitting in the waiting room for doctor’s appointments, I have noticed every person entering the waiting area says, “Guten Tag”/“Morgen” or some form of greeting to the other people waiting. Is this a customary practice throughout all of Germany?
I love it.
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@stellalli
@marc_poblenou
“No one appeared on earth as a fully formed adult.”
I love this so much. Thank you for such a kind comment. 🩷
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Made it to Berlin & went through passport control. We handed the border patrol agent our passports and residency cards, & I noticed him intensely looking at each of us. I was worried something was wrong but then he said, “Welcome home. You look like you need a break. Go to bed.”
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@stkinne
I completely understand. It may seem like the most insignificant thing in the grand scheme of life, but it bothers me! In the moment, spending the money didn’t seem worth it. But looking back, you’re like, “Man! I should have done it!”
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@claytonmjr64
@ThatEricAlper
My husband and I watched this movie while dating. By the end of the film, we were both sobbing. I pretty much knew then I was going to marry him because he loved John Coffey as much as I did.
Never thought I would be able to thank
@StephenKing
for falling in love. 😂
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Alex calling Paul’s friend immediately after the murders (before he called Buster) is an enormous 🚩 to me. He realized Paul had been in contact with Rogan minutes before the murders & was worried there would be incriminating evidence against him. And there was.
#murdaughtrial
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It’s been a long day, & I had to pick up my youngest. The train was delayed, which meant I’d miss the bus that comes every 20 minutes by 1 minute. I ran from the station, saw the bus, made eye contact with the driver, & could tell he KNEW I needed that bus. He waited for me. 🥹💖
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I know a lot of people hate on Swifties, but I’m currently on a train full of people heading to the Taylor Swift concert in Hamburg tonight. People are making bracelets, sharing beads, and helping each other figure out the best way to get to the venue.
The vibes are so good. 🙌🏻
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@AndrewBrookLdn
People have said this to me when my children were small, and I just want to say it means the world to parents to be on the receiving end of such blatant kindness before the trip even begins. 🩷
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@Rocklover79
@dwiskus
It really does! I put it on, and my husband said, “Ok. I know you wanted this sweater a ton, but I didn’t think it was going to fit so perfectly!”
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When we first moved to Berlin, a friend took us on a tour & showed us some of her favorite things. Interestingly enough, she pointed out the manhole covers. She explained that many cities in Germany have their own design. And so, when I’m somewhere new, I’m always looking down!
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@ryan_da_lion
I’ll never forget thinking he was approaching me to say harsh words. Because he was dressed so well, I incorrectly assumed he might be frustrated with my toddler & me. Instead, he saw a crying mother & knew he could help. He was definitely a seasoned dad. He knew all the tricks!
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So, I hadn’t heard of Schwerin Castle until I looked up “Things to Do Near Rostock.” And then, coincidentally, several people recommended Schwerin once we were in Rostock.
I’m now wondering: What are other amazing places in Germany that people don’t seem to know about?
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Berlin’s Ampelmann is undoubtedly iconic. But this little guy on the stoplights in front of Schwerin Castle is delightful! We’re guessing it pays homage to Petermännchen—a good-natured household spirit who is said to live in the Schwerin Palace.
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@bodhi_roots411
@dwiskus
@dwiskus
bought the sweater while in Iceland for his wife. She didn’t end up wearing it, so when he saw my initial post, he commented and said he would send it to me! And he did! Straight from NYC to Berlin. ☺️
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@suxetysux
It truly was a wonderful cemetery, & our family felt immense gratitude for the profound experience we had there today. I am in awe of the employees who spend each day honoring the memory of these men. I will always remember Elise at Lorraine, & her genuine love for our relative.
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@jduffyrice
Awake starring Jason Isaacs was so good. I couldn’t believe it was cancelled before a second season.
I also loved Pushing Daisies (and I’m still not over there not being a third season).
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Twitter win for the day: I shared how warm our apartment was on a hot day last week. A nice person told me that opening windows for air circulation on especially hot days isn’t a good idea. I just assumed air circling (if there’s a breeze) always helped. I kept the windows shut
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@kiwirazzi
I love stories like this so much. I promise those parents won’t forget that seemingly simple gesture of kindness. 🥹🩷
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My dental hygienist in Berlin lived in Australia for a year & was excited to speak English with me. We talked about accents, & I told her I can easily switch to my Southern accent. I spoke a couple of sentences, & she looked shocked before seriously asking, “That’s not a joke?”🤣
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Making bracelets with my daughter, & my youngest asks if he can make one. I said sure!
He then asked, “What should it say?”
My daughter replied, “It can be anything. I’m doing words that make me happy like peace & love.”
My 9 year old then made this (& yes, it says CAPYBARA).
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We walked into our apartment building and saw this in the entry way. My son asked, “What is THAT?”
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@jduffyrice
Also, I feel like I’m one of the only people who saw the show Alphas. It was on the SciFi Channel, and I loved it.
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@char_lotte_87
That’s what use to hold me back as well. I just offer as kindly as possible these days. I’m amazed by how many people accept the help once it’s been offered.
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German friends: Thanks to Google, I know quiet hours do not prohibit showering/running water. That being said, do you try to refrain from running water after 10 PM? I want to be a conscientious neighbor, but I sometimes need to shower after 10…and my neighbors don’t like it. 🙈
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@IAPonomarenko
You did a great job! We watched Fox News for the first time in over a decade to see your interview. ☺️
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It’s funny how before we moved to a Germany, every country in Europe seemed like a faraway, exotic location (& living in America, it kind of was). Now, at work today, friends were talking about their upcoming trips to Lisbon & Athens. It’s just normal life here (and affordable).
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I heard a couple speaking in English, trying to figure out how to get to Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial. I politely let them know the bus we were on went straight there. The man then says, “Thank you! And your English is great!” This is the second time this has happened to me. 🤣
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@frisson_s
I didn’t know I was pregnant yet or I probably wouldn’t have made the trip. I found out the day we got back. My husband had to work, and I felt comfortable traveling alone with my daughter who had flown multiple times before. She just wasn’t happy this day for some reason.
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Boarded a regional train this morning & a small group of tourists were near my kids and me. We heard a woman ask another group member if he had gotten their tickets for this specific train ride. He replied, “I don’t think we’ll need it. They haven’t checked our S-Bahn or U-Bahn
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I know I’ve only been in Germany for 8 months, but €269 for a children’s backpack will never not be shocking—especially considering most of the younger children have them.
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As an American, who was raised thinking the entirety of Europe was a magical place I would probably never see, one of the strangest things about living in Germany is hearing someone casually say: “I was in Paris for the weekend.” My brain immediately is like, “But that’s so far
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My boys went to get lunch while I was at the dentist & said an older woman was standing behind them in the line. She watched them order and then asked afterwards (in German) if she could give them a Euro each afterwards for being “such kind boys.” Berlin kindness for the win. 🙌🏻
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Governor
#Cuomo
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#TrumpMeltdown
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"Sometimes in triumphant moments, my glute muscles involuntarily fire."
#StephenAmell
#Arrow
#SLCC16
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Our American friend, who has been living in Berlin for 9 years, told us to try Burgermeister. She said it was not only cheaper than Five Guys (when you want a quick burger), but that the food also tasted better.
She was right. 🙌🏻 (And this location is a 5 minute walk from us!)
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@bongwaterbunny
@womenpostingws
I’m the one with the sweater! And the craziest thing is that although the sweaters are different shades of grey, they’re both handmade by the same woman and sold at the same tiny shop at Seljalandsfoss in Iceland. Pretty close to perfection! 🙌🏻🐧
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I cannot believe how much attention one puffin sweater has received, but I’m grateful to share our story of kindness between strangers. ☺️ 🐧
Thanks again to
@dwiskus
who turned my simple tweet about regret into a feel-good story. 🙌🏻
Woman Admits 'Regret' Over Not Buying Puffin Sweater Years Ago. Days Later, It Shows Up at Her Front Door
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“The Story” remains one of the most beautiful songs ever. And Brandi Carlile is incredible.
#SNL
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Leaving everything behind & moving to a new country takes a lot of courage—regardless of how old you may be. Tonight, my friend and I walked and laughed together as we watched our kids link arms and skip to the S-Bahn station. It feels good to have a community.
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Feeling emotional today as these two boys move up to the 7th grade (which is high school at their school!).
A year in Berlin.
A year of growing and of meeting new people.
A year of acceptance and love.
A year of belonging.
These two definitely feel at home.
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They ordered their own döner and felt pretty proud of themselves. All four kids are currently discussing whether you could live entirely off of döner. 😜
(And yes, that’s just bread with beef and a ton of fries. No sauce. No salad. Only €3.99!)
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Since moving to Berlin, I’ve used public transit (and ridden in an occasional rental car). I drove yesterday for the first time in 14 months. I thought I would feel free; I’ve always loved driving!
Instead, I was anxious. I missed the convenience of taking the bus or the train.
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@jamarperry
I showed my two 11 year olds your tweet about the book signing, & they both said, “Mom, make sure he knows we loved him! We would have gone!” I hope you know how much those author visits mean to kids. So grateful for people like you who willingly share their time and talents. 💗
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Wanderer above the Sea of Fog by Caspar David Friedrich is one of my favorite pieces of Romanticism. While many of Friedrich’s paintings are currently on display in Berlin, this one (understandably) remained in Hamburg.
I got to see it this morning. Totally cried. 🩵
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Me, telling a new doctor in NY I have Celiac’s, alopecia, Ehlers-Danlos, Hashimoto’s, lupus, and hemophilia: “Wow, you have a complicated medical history.”
True.
Me, telling my new doctor in Berlin the same thing: “Wow, you have many problems and very bad genes.”
Also true.
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@adamingersoll
What an amazing person you are!🩷 This was April 2011. We were flying from SLC to Columbia, SC, but we definitely had a connecting flight (which was often MSP or ORD). This photo was taken during that trip to South Carolina. (And you can see, my daughter was the cutest handful.)
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