Nostalgia was once thought of as an actual affliction and a uniquely Swiss one at that. In fact, the German's had a word for it: Schweizerheimweh. It means Swiss homesickness.
Nostalgia was once thought of as an actual affliction and a uniquely Swiss one at that. In fact, the German's had a word for it: Schweizerheimweh. It means Swiss homesickness.
In my travels, one of my favorite places to visit is Reading Terminal Market in Philly. Just an absolutely amazing place for food lovers. I love to sit and watch the Amish and Mennonite folks come and unload their wares. In my mind the Amish hate the Mennonites and think they dress like hookers.
Does the fratricide continue?
Nice picture! If you have enough property to roam on, have you ever followed the foxes back to their den? We've had a den complex behind our home for decades now, various entry points, and in the winter it's easy to (literally) track their comings and goings...(sometimes the den is not occupied for a year or two, then a new squad of foxes moves in)...our dogs love to sniff the den entrances, free entertainment...
When I was in school there, I'd love going to the market..they had several elderly women there who were said to be the only people in Philly who could cut the somewhat redundant "boneless shad filets." (Shad have so many intricate bones that even the basic filets had bones)...Shad is a real treat if you like fish, as are the roe available in spring...fry 'em up with some prosciutto and capers, big yum on that.
Pulling for your boys! Good luck! It us kind of nice to watch sports with no rooting interest. I grew up a Cowboys fan in the 70s-mid 90s until their owner drove me away. I loathe Jerry Jones. I decided I would become a Panthers fan...didn't happen. I was unable to forge a relationship despite my efforts. It is actually fun to dispassionately watch every season I find.
This has been on my mind since my trip to Ocracoke last November. While on the Springer Point trail, we met a young Amish couple with their baby. On the beach, we saw the whole group. Over a dozen Amish folk, fishing from the shore. Men and women getting soaked. We figured they were probably camping, but my question: How did they get there? Do they allow themselves to drive on a trip? Do they allow horses and buggies on the ferry? I know there is a newer sect of Mennonites who drive two-ton pickups and dress more casually, but I have not heard of Amish who drive. I guess they COULD have been Mennonites, but they were dressed awfully conservatively to be driving. If anyone can offer an explanation, I would love to hear it.
Interesting. When my wife and I were here (Ocracoke) in November, there was what appeared to be an Amish family on island as well. They were working on a house (there's lots of construction going on obviously). Almost certainly the same folks.
Not here at the moment, unless they are lying very low. Imt fairly certain I have seen every person who is on the island right now at least twice already.