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Perhaps, as is so often the case, it will be the first and last snow towards the end of the year, so that the temperatures at Christmas will be the same as at Easter. Nevertheless, it’s still nice to see nature under a white coat at the beginning of December!At […]
It was that time of year again when the little witch Fräulein Annika Wonder, or A. Wonder for short, had a lot to do! Picking mushrooms, sweeping leaves, baking apple pies, knitting warm socks, and and and… In addition, her biggest holiday was coming up at the end of the […]
I feel it in my fingersI feel it in my toesYour love is all around meAnd so the feeling grows It’s written on the windIt’s everywhere I goSo if you really love meCome on and let it show You know I love you, I always willMy mind’s made up by […]
Just like in spring, summer or fall, our neighbor Mim also loves to be outside in winter.Unfortunately, it often just rains, but when it freezes or even snows and nature gets its well-deserved rest, she puts on her hat, pullover and coat and sees what there is to discover. As […]
Pogo would rather have stayed lying down! The tree cave in which the squirrelcat had snuggled up was warm, fluffy and perfect for dreaming of summer and sunshine. But today was the last day! The last day they could stay! The last day on which the fire of wishes burned! […]
October is coming to an end and so it’s time to visit our neighboring village again!There lives and works our friend Linna as an organic farmer (and who is -by the way- Björns sister, who is married to Linas and my cousin Maren. So we are also somehow related to […]
Under the golden eye of the sun, somewhere in the Red Desert of the Southern Isle once lived two children: a girl and a boy named Dim and Mian. They were beautiful in form and endowed with a wondrous gift that no other member of their tribe shared. Like every […]
Actually our neighbors, Maren and Björn with their children Tammen and Greta, wanted to go to the sea for a few days! The dutch atlantic coast would have been an option, or the Baltic Sea, which is exactly in the other direction from here! Due to the forest fires in […]
Mim Matijevic is a girl from our neighborhood. She attends the same class as Pi, but has completely different interests. She prefers to be outside in the green, to read, to look at the animal and plant world and just loves to daydream. From time to time she babysits Greta […]
For the moon and the sunAnd for the winds I’ve sung.Hear how the lovely tones danceUpon my tongue.I’ve gazed upon OrionFor oh so many nights,Astounded by the beauty of the darkAnd sparkling sky. I’m a lonely minstrel,A traveller on a road to nowhere.I sing a song to lighten the daySo […]
Today, I feel like pleasing you more than beforeToday, I know what I wanna do, but I don’t know what forTo be living for you is all I want to doTo be loving you it’ll all be there when my dreams come true Today you’ll make me say that I […]
Easter is a family celebration! People meet for breakfast or brunch with grandparents. Nests are built from moss, in which chocolate eggs and small toys are hidden for the children, which they can then look for in the garden and everything revolves around fertility and the reawakening of nature. This […]
Is the world a happy place for you?Yes? No? I often can’t decide though. The climate is going crazy and those who want to protect it are also insulted or laughed at. But we are all in the same boat, right? As a guy on the internet said so aptly […]
What can you do when you have a day off, the sun is shining, but it’s still bitterly cold? I guess there are many possibilities! You can meet with friends, go to the cafe, spend the day on the sofa with a good book or with movies, you can clean […]
Faster than expected it was back: winter!First sleet covered the ground and even a few flakes had already fallen! Khione had to be aware of her powers again and maybe even have fun with it.Inconveniently, not all had been prepared for it. Because some animals could wring food from the […]
The time has come! Nikolaus day is here! ( I already told you a little bit about this in yesterday’s post.) Lina’s boot and my sock were filled with mandarins, nuts and little parcels. Good thing the holiday doesn’t take place in summer. Everything would definitely fall out of sandals! […]
Yesterday was already the second Advent Sunday and so of course everything in our house is already decorated nicely. But since here in Germany we don’t only celebrate Christmas, but also St. Nikolaus Day on the 6th of December our cat Bina and I have dug out another box of […]
The Morrigan dreams old dreams of flightThe Morrigan sees with another sightThe Morrigan builds with flesh and boneAnd The Morrigan fills an empty throne The Morrigan fills an empty throneThe Morrigan builds with flesh and boneThe Morrigan sees with another sightAnd The Morrigan dreams old dreams of flight The Morrigan […]
Is there something wrong in the neighborhood?No, quite the opposite!Because actually no children have lived here in our village so far, so that neither at Saint Martin’s Day nor at Halloween (two traditions that have now merged into each other! More about this in my blog post This is Halloween) […]
The leaves were still green for the most part, but when Smee held her nose in the air, she could already feel the first cool breeze of autumn. The time when magic became strongest. When magical hands painted the leaves, the warmth of the hearth fire became especially cozy, when […]
As I have told you before, my sister Lina is a photographer by profession.Under the name Prismascopepics she takes pictures of plants and flowers for gardening magazines, rooms for home decor magazines, takes photos at graduations, weddings or all sorts of other events. We also enjoy taking pictures together. Especially […]
A Water Color There’s a picture in my roomLightens many an hour of gloom, Cheers me under fortune’s frownAnd the drudgery of town. Many and many a winter dayWhen my soul sees all things gray, Here is veritable June,Heart’s content and spirit’s boon. It is scarce a hand-breadth wide,Not a […]
For many it may be boring, but my sister Lina and I prefer to vacation at home. You don’t have to pack anything, don’t have to drive or even fly. You have those of your family and friends nearby who also stay at home. And at least here in the […]
Sport is good for the body and the soul! However, probably everyone knows that: in winter you often do not feel like doing sports and have to kick yourself in the butt to do anything at all. The sofa and a pile of blankets are simply much more inviting. Fortunately, […]
We don’t like horse racing, but we love horses and we love hats! So we accepted the invitation from OurBarbies to participate in Ascot Week and present a beautiful, crazy, fancy or impressive hat. And that’s what I (Luise) am doing by showing you pictures of my grandma Magdalena, many, […]
It’s nice to have friends! And it’s nice to have a family with whom you get along well! Sure you argue sometimes, but I’m happy to say that I love my family pretty much! My parents, my sister Lina, my grandpa… and my cousin Kathy! Actually, she is a dressmaker/tailor […]
One of the things that are most important to me besides my family, are my friends. Some of them I see almost every day, others only rarely. Like my friend Bahar, with whom I went to school. While I almost immediately went into self-employment after graduating from Gymnasium, Bahar got […]
Hey little apple blossomWhat seems to be the problem?All the ones you tell your troubles toThey don’t really care for you Come and tell me what you’re thinkingCause just when the boat is sinkingA little light is blinkingAnd I will come and rescue you Lots of girls walk around in […]
Easter is the second biggest (Christian) feast (after Christmas) and is celebrated quite big in our country. For some, it is about the Passion of Christ (crucifixion, death and resurrection), while for us it is more about the pagan origins, celebrating the (new) awakening of nature and all life. Important […]
So now when you think back to a childhood without a cell phone, tablet or internet, what was one of the best things? In any case, finally being able to go outside again after long cold days without sun and warm wind, right? In spring, the days can still be […]
Oh green fairyWhat you’ve done to meThere’s a nothing in the skyWaiting to get high I went up for some milkThree days agoNow they crowd me in the streetYou knock me off my feet Here’s that romance…Leaning toward her mindDo you loveLike you love herWhen you’re gone May today I […]
Those who follow my blog posts may wonder from time to time who Luise is, who Lina, Minho or Pi. To get (or keep) an overview, I (Luise) have collected a few profiles. Probably it’s worth to have a look at this post from time to time, because something can […]
“When we were younger, life was so simple!Fishing on the river, hunting in the woods, kisses behind the apple tree. I knew you … and you knew me. And although we always fought, we always belonged together. But then came the winter and then came the war.The dragon devastated our […]
So it’s a Sunday in January. It’s cold, it’s raining and nobody has time except sweet Lotte. What are you doing on such a day? Hang out on the sofa? Watch TV? Bake something? Have a gaming day?I would get all jittery if I had to spend a day like […]
Snow! It’s already the end of December and Yule Day is coming soon, but is there snow? No! A little sleet, cold and sunshine! That’s it! Smee was outraged! For days she had been holding up her sign … or down. Depending on who wanted to see it or whom […]
What do you do when you’ve invested all your money in food to donate to homeless people in the city, but it’s snowing, so there’s no bus and no car available, but you live in the middle of nowhere? Exactly! You pack the food away again and get involved in […]
Firebird’s child I am the firebird!I am his daughter!I am the firebird’s child!I am a firebird!I am his daughter!And like the flame, I am wild wild wild wildWILD! To see a maiden dance aroundA fire is not so strangeBut fire dances round the limbsOf this uncommon maid!Be brave enough to […]
On November 11th, Saint Martin is celebrated in our region (and I think also in many other catholic areas of Germany). Even though it is not a holiday, there are traditionally long lantern processions organized by kindergartens, schools and parishes, which also take place a few days before and after […]
Here in Germany November 1th is All Saints’ Day. In catholic regions it is celebrated as a holiday to remember the loved ones who have already passed away.As mentioned in my Halloween post last year, that’s when the cemeteries become seas of lights that are beautiful to look at. Especially […]
So what is your favorite fandom? There are many great to choose from like the MCU, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Star Wars, the Lord of the rings and so on and so forth.The one I really and absolutely love the most is The Dark Crystal by Jim Henson and Frank […]
It’s been a few weeks now since I celebrated my birthday on a beautiful sunny day in early September. After a rainy summer, it was the perfect weather and generally the perfect day. What more could you want than a garden, nature and lovely people around you?I at least can […]
Minho’s little sister Hannah Mai, nicknamed Pi, is still in school, but she is the biggest character head I know: controversial and never embarrassed to speak her mind. She stands up for social justice, animal welfare and climate policy, just like we do. However, she often doesn’t care whether she […]
This summer is rainy in Germany. No question about it! Nature is happy, but for some fruits and vegetables there was way too little sun so far. The grapes in front of our door are rotten and the tomatoes just do not even get red. A little yield we could […]
Girl in the garden It’s clear as tattoos on your eyes:A story not heard in the bright palace lightCan only be told as a secret of nightThe girl in the garden and I From a Knife to a Lantern and back, back againshe closes her eyes and weaves wondersThey hang […]
Floods in Germany, the Netherlands, Nigeria and other countries, heat waves in the USA and Canada followed by a tornado, forest fires, forest dieback, Famines never greater than now … The climate crisis is causing the weather to go crazy and is leading people and nature from one catastrophe to […]
You’ve got a friend in me The world is more beautiful with a friend! The little fairy Smee is quite sure of that! When you have someone who cares about you, who is there for you, listens to you or simply gives you a hug.Only then do buds blossom into […]
Even if it is less than in recent years (no wonder with the constant weather changes), it is now finally greening and blooming in our garden! Now – before you immediately sweat, before you set a foot outside the door – is the most beautiful season to move all life […]
I guess many can relate to this: a video conference in the morning is about to happen. So you have breakfast before and get dressed up with decent clothes that you would never wear in everyday life. Except for your pajama pants, which you can’t see under the table. 😉 […]
Life is not always easy. I guess everyone of us knows that! And just currently it is even more difficult. No carefree meetings with friends, no dancing (elsewhere than at home), no cinema, no restaurant and no other events with all the people you like. My life as an artist […]
In the night from April 30th to May 1st there’ s the celtic celebration called Beltane: the transition to the warm and beautiful season. Traditionally people celebrate this event by dancing around huge fires. Here in Germany this night is called Walpurgisnacht. The witches fly to the top of the […]
It’s almost the end of april and we can hardly believe that it was still snowing last week! A white blanket over apple blossoms and daffodils. We really hope that the cold days are now behind us and that spring actually arrives. For heart and soul! Only rain would be […]
White Rabbit One pill makes you largerAnd one pill makes you smallAnd the ones that mother gives youDon’t do anything at allGo ask AliceWhen she’s ten feet tall And if you go chasing rabbitsAnd you know you’re going to fallTell ’em a hookah smoking caterpillarHas given you the call…Call AliceWhen […]
Lina and I are always happy when our parents come to visit! Even though they are retired, they always have a lot to do and our life is not exactly boring, too. So we see each other rather rarely, which is really sad. However, Lina and I can’t bake very […]
The very cold days are hopefully gone for now and with the cranes and the first – still chilly – sunny days, we hope for the spring soon to come.Two weeks ago, however, things looked quite different. The sun did also make an appearance, but it was bitterly cold. Who […]
For the joy of celebrating In Germany, now would usually be carnival season. Today is Rose Monday and here in the Rhineland that’s usually a big thing. There are parades with colorful and decorated floats, throwing candy to the dressed-up spectators. There are many events, so-called sessions and everywhere there […]
Actually, we had the idea that all four of us (Lina, Junikohl, Minho and me, Luise) introduce from time to time our favorite stores and establishments. To do a bit of advertising for local, small stores that are close to our hearts during the crisis. But now a lot of […]
In the current time it is increasingly difficult to reflect on the beautiful things. I miss meeting friends without worrying, going to the movies or to conventions. Furthermore it is becoming more and more difficult to make a living as an artist. And I don’t just mean the financial aspect, […]
Lina was out to capture the beauty of winter. And since some things should not be explained further: don’t question just enjoy the magical face of nature. Wintertime Love Wintertime winds blow cold this seasonFallen in love, I’m hopin’ to beWind is so cold, is that the reason?Keeping you warm, […]
Unlike in many other countries, Christmas is celebrated here in Germany on December 24. The festive meal often takes place after dark and the gifts are given, when the lights on the tree shine especially beautiful. In our family, a walk is also part of the annual tradition, but then […]
Now our apartment is finally ready and I have painted and decorated pretty much everything that has come under my fingers. Still, it’s a little hard for us to enjoy the Advent season, because this year there’s just too much in the world to worry about – even more than […]
As I promised, there is now a little seasonal content. And since Lina and I are still busy doing things in our apartment. “Dinge auf Vordermann bringen” as we say. 😉 Painting, redecorating, etc. You get a little insight into Junikohl’s advent activities (and her apartment). As I mentioned earlier, […]
I know, I know: the Advent season is here and I suspect that some of you have been looking forward to a related content. And it will come, I promise! But before that, I wanted to take care of a few changes in Linas and my apartment. My shabby three-drawer dresser […]
Ideas and inspiration I already mentioned the other day that the wonderful autumnal colors of the leaves gave me a creative idea (image the Wiki-move 😉 ). That and the great pictures and ideas of the beautiful and creative Phoenix ex machina! =)And here you can now see how this […]
After returning home from our collective walk in the forest, the air got rather cold in the evening. To be honest, we were looking forward to get into the warmth and onto our cosy sofa, when a rustling in our hedge caught our attention. And look who we met: a […]
So, autumn is really here now … and finally gave one or two raindrops in between. Our favorite ice cream parlor is in the winter break and we are – surprise – once again roam the nature (simply the best place to be … next to your own bed =D […]
In Germany Halloween has only become a thing in recent years and primarily in the cities. Here in the rural areas I am sure that many of the older people have never heard of trick or treat. One Holiday to rule them all In fact, here in Germany it’s probably […]
What is the place that inspires you the most? Is it a small café with its guests? Is it a museum full of art, a park with playing kids or the streets of a big city? For me it is forests and meadows with their diverse flora, peace and quietness. […]
If you step outside our frontdoor there are mainly forests and fields wich are nice to wander. Especially because although it is the middle of October, many days are dry and sunny. Part of me enjoys the good weather, but the other part is sad about the grass that was […]
My name is Luise Junge and I’ve finally decided to start a blog. I live as in artist in a small village in the west of Germany, called Schabernack – togehter with my sister Lina, who is photograher for her living – and I thought maybe it would be interesting […]