Obamania in Berlin

The main event (see 3 min. video on BBC): “Yes, there have been differences between America and Europe. No doubt there will be differences in the future. But the burdens of global citizenship continue to bind us together. A change of leadership in Washington will not lift this burden. In this new century Americans and […]

Obama jokes

Have you noticed how few jokes there are about Obama? A man you cannot make fun of has a definite problem. He needs change! If you hear or read an Obama joke, please post it under comments. German, French, Arabic, Kisuahili, etc. welcome. We know the battle to find humor in Obama will be long, […]

Men with beards

If you ask me, Radovan Karadzic is going to give beards a very bad name. I prefer the clean-shaven look, too. But not every beard hides a war criminal. Here, in defense of the honor of men wearing beards, are the world champions in facial hair from the World Beard and Moustache Championships in Carson […]

MELTA

Yeah! We’ve relaunched our website for the English language teachers’ association here in Munich. Ben Davis did it for us. I’ve belonged to this community now for about seven years, and currently have the pleasure of being on the board. MELTA is for freelancers and schoolteachers alike, connecting us in a professional network, with workshops […]