• Teaching My Dog German

    What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself?

    The only time I speak German is with the dogs. They aren’t all that critical. Now Cooper is trying to learn the language.

    “Ich bin ein sehr guter Junge.”

  • Road Bike

    What have you been putting off doing? Why?

    I bought a really good road bike from my good buddy. Had a hard time getting the pedals off and finally did.

    I need to get that bike fine-tuned and get out on the road.

    Just waiting for the perfect rainy day.

    Speaking of rainy days, there’s a floorboard in our bedroom that has a little dry rot. I have been putting off replacing that board for about six weeks now.

    I will get it done this weekend.

  • What Fun is That

    What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail.

    This is a ridiculous question, as probability of failures add some intriguing aspects to one’s effort.

    I would make sure those who were homeless or starving would have food and shelter forever.

    Where do I sign up?

  • Speaking Fluently

    What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself?

    My next trip to visit our kids in Germany I want to speak and listen well in Germany.

    One must say, how does one measure that? When the listener tries to switch the conversation back to English.

    Ich wünsche Ihnen einen schönen Tag