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Munich Is the Gateway to Oberammergau in 2020 Dec. 29, 2019
By Richard Carroll Attention readers: The dates for the passion play referenced in this column are s... Read More
Water Bucket Bench Sat Outside the Kitchen Nov. 22, 2019
Q: This is a photo of an antique pine bench that belonged to my parents when they lived in Florida. ... Read More
We Should Take Heed of Germany's Utter Failure, Even if They Didn't Oct. 25, 2019
German Chancellor Angela Merkel acknowledged that more should have been done to make immigration and... Read More
We Should Take Heed of Germany's Utter Failure, Even if They Didn't Oct. 24, 2019
German Chancellor Angela Merkel acknowledged that more should have been done to make immigration and... Read More
Porcelain Grapes Are Lustrous Oct. 18, 2019
Q: I am enclosing a photo of a porcelain decanter and two small matching cups. They all are decorate... Read More
River Cruising Offers Carefree European Travel Aug. 31, 2019
By Sondra L. Shapiro It was early morning as our Viking longship, Alruna, docked in the little town ... Read More
Sometimes Parties Have to Change to Thrive -- or Even Survive May. 31, 2019
Political parties generally go unappreciated, even among those inclined to celebrate representative ... Read More
The Sad, Tragic Saga of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Feb. 24, 2019
This week brings another teachable moment in the sad and tragic saga of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (ak... Read More
The Deep Meaning of Groundhog Day Jan. 31, 2019
Saturday is Groundhog Day. It is the day when many eyes will turn to Gobbler's Knob, a wooded hill a... Read More
Trump Wants to Leave NATO? It's Not a Bad Idea Jan. 17, 2019
In our personal lives, we know that many important ties are not necessarily permanent. Friendships e... Read More
On Immigration, Hillary Clinton and John Kerry Discover Their Inner Trump Nov. 29, 2018
If President Donald Trump were paid a dime every time critics call his anti-illegal immigration poli... Read More
It's Time for Trump to Act on Ukraine Nov. 28, 2018
The blatant Russian aggression against Ukraine in the Kerch Strait off the coast of Crimea is an out... Read More
The Devil's in the Details: Touring Lovely Lubeck Oct. 13, 2018
By Sharon Whitley Larsen "You must go to the top of St. Peter's for the view!" was the advice I rece... Read More
Wine, Castles and Intrigue in Franconia, Germany Sep. 02, 2018
By Candyce H. Stapen We drove in search of storybook villages, historic palaces, vineyards and Franc... Read More
Bayreuth Synagogue Is Germany's Oldest Sep. 01, 2018
By Candyce H. Stapen The Bayreuth Synagogue looks little like a Jewish house of prayer. "The presi... Read More
Trump's Trade Triumph Jul. 31, 2018
The media and other Trump haters can't seem to let themselves admit it, but President Donald Trump s... Read More
Trump Is Standing Up for Us Jul. 13, 2018
What a blessing to finally have a president who's looking out for us, the American taxpayers, versus... Read More
Is a Coming NATO Crisis Inevitable? Jul. 13, 2018
Of President Donald Trump's explosion at Angela Merkel's Germany during the NATO summit, it needs to... Read More
Hitler Was a Hero Jun. 25, 2018
Despite what my left-leaning friends say, there is a big difference between President Donald J. Trum... Read More
Trump and the Invasion of the West Jun. 19, 2018
"It is cruel. It is immoral. And it breaks my heart," says former first lady Laura Bush of the Trump... Read More
