Hi, my name is Barbara and I’m writing this as part of an assignment in Blogging 101.
Who am I?
I come from Ireland, have lived in the U.S. and am married to a German, which is why I now live in Germany.
My interests are many and varied, but now that my sons have grown up and left, I am working on having my books edited. These are my new children. I think it is important to have a passion in life. That’s what keeps us going.
In Germany, I trained to become a Naturopath and have had my own practice working as a homeopath, reflexologist and colour puncture (think of acupuncture but instead of needles I use coloured crystal rods). Sometimes our interests change as we grow, and after I closed my practice I moved on to writing, which has always been my passion. The novel I am editing at the moment is called Where She Belongs. (update: the book is out there. I published it in 2016. Here’s the link: (you just have to go to your country on the big A if you want to purchase it).
My aim is to give it my best shot and work at it until I feel I cannot improve it any more.
I have been married to the same man since 1984. Think Science meets Gypsy New Age Bohlemian rhapsody. I think this particular explanation of rhapsody fits our marriage well. Music. an instrumental composition irregular in form and suggestive of improvisation (Dictionary.com, just in case I get into trouble for not quoting the source).
I also teach some English classes, do some translation and love to travel, cook, sew and paint. Really, I’m turned on by anything beautiful, a walk in nature, flowers, fashion, food, interiors, human kindness, a bright smile, a kind word, humour, especially humour.
Today my son said ‘I think I got the rational side of me from Dad, but I got a lot from you, too.’
Although afraid to ask, I couldn’t resist. ‘So, what do you think you picked up from me?’
‘The irrational side,’ he said. ‘…and the creative side.’
That about sums it up! I have no idea what the future might bring, but I certainly want it to be enjoyable, full of positive surprises and laughter…oh yes, and travel.
C’est ca!
Now where do I put that blogging icon or whatever it’s called. I copied it but don’t know where to insert it.
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Such a world traveler. I’m a bit envious. I still live in the same state in which I was born. Good luck with the blog!
Thank you, R.J. for stopping by and reading my assignment. I am lucky for having had these travel opportunities, but I’m sure your time will come.
“The irrational side” – love it. 🙂
Hello buzzytoes. How’s the sewing going? Better to have rough seams than loose edges. Keep being yourself, you sound so chirpy.
Very nice to meet you!
Nice to meet you too.
From a Swiss, who moved to Australia: Glad to have found you. How is Germany treating you?
A big question, Amommasview. Thanks for following. You write well. Australia must be so very different from Switzerland and all those rolling hills. I spent a week in Zurich several years ago and loved it.
Ah yeah… It is very different. So beautiful though :-). Sounds so very interesting what you do!
Well, I’m ready for a new adventure now.