My Thoughts on Angela Merkel

What a woman of character, honor, strength, and courage Angela Merkel is.  I believe that her recent actions concerning the refugees pouring into Europe have done more to win the war on terror than any politician, any diplomatic policy, or any military action from the Coalition in the last two decades.  Her stance in the dealings with Greece, and her leadership in all that I have observed, have so impressed me.

I Have Personaly Felt Compelled To Do All I Can

I have personally felt such compassion for the sea of humanity seeking refugee status here in Germany, and I am making efforts to do all that I can in this cause.  Germany is leading the way in one of the most challenging crises of our times. I made a request through the CG of the American Consulate in Frankfurt, Mr. Jim Herman, and he inquired through officials channels for a list of needed items, and returned this information for all who wish to assist Germany in this most difficult undertaking.  These initial needs pertain to children, and are the ones dearest to my own heart.  I will publish further details with additional organization contact information which will help you get involved in solutions with the outreach programs that are leading the efforts in the Frankfurt area tomorrow.  There lies a long road ahead...

Items needed for women with small children would be:

-          Baby bottles

-          Baby clothes (NB – 2/3T US size – German size 50-104)

-          Sterilizers

-          Cribs

-          Toys (no plush) that can be easily disinfected if not new in box

-          Strollers and push chairs

For the older children the following items are helpful:

-          Water dispenser

-          Radios (please make sure they have a German plug)

-          Badminton rackets

-          Soccer balls

-          Bicycles and bicycle locks

-          Swim trunks

-          Shoes

Should you want to make a specific donation in this category, please email info@frankfurt-hilft.de and leave your name and phone number. You will receive a call back.

Not Only Was Cafe Maldaner Beautiful, the People Were So Interesting

I thought this lovely couple looked something like Randy and I will in about 20 years or so!

They were sitting at the table next to us, and I enjoyed watching them interact.

This was a  lovely waitress working in Cafe Maldaner, she was perfect in her role!

The wait staff all looked exactly as they should for the Cafe Maldaner!

 

The two large mannikins in the front window are famous too...

Of course there are the cats upstairs who are having coffee and desserts...

Anybody not appreciating the fare will want to go just to see and be seen with the patrons!

More of Cafe Maldaner

All of the seating is exquisite in Cafe Maldaner in Wiesbaden, Germany!

 And the details in every corner, on every wall, at every table, 

will keep your attention moving from vignette to vignette

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We Had Such a Great Weekend in Wiesbaden, Germany

I have so many new beautiful images, it will take at least a week to share all of them, but I have to start with the photos from the most gorgeous restaurant I have ever been to.  Randy just finds these places walking around and wandering up and down streets.  He outdid himself this time!

As Randy first went in to check whether they took credit cards or not, I barely glanced at the restaurant.  I was too busy photographing the pharmacy across the street which was so quaint and beautiful.  (In Germany they love and honor the old and beautiful, and keep the traditional beauty of a building as they carry out the needed maintenance for the buildings that house their businesses in these very old cities like Wiesbaden.) 

  
Along with this beautiful facade, there is a magnificent golden sculpture of a deer stag mounted on the second story of the building.  It is so striking.

 So it was after turning my interest from this stunning attraction that I began to take in the details of the restaurant, and I have never seen a more exquisite eatery than Cafe Maldaner in Wiesbaden, a coffee house first established in 1859.  Everywhere I looked as I entered, every element of the design and decor contributed to the unique style which makes this cafe such a delightful experience.The first thing which the eye is drawn to is the display case filled with the desserts, baked goods,  and pastries which they are famous for.

Quickly attention is drawn to the beautiful setting where you can enjoy these delicacies!  

Keep watching the blog this week for more shots of this charming place perfect

for experiencing the enchanting culture which is uniquely Germany.

We Had a Great Time at Our Annual Church Picnic in Wiesbaden

We had the picnic of Sunday, it was a beautiful day, and we had a great time!

There was singing!

There was great food!

We brought our beautiful

children!  We played games, and sat under the trees eating and enjoying fellowship.  We listened to the pastor speak about the love of God, and expressing love to one another.  The weather was beautiful, and we watched the children running and playing as we visited and shared wonderful food.  I brought a red velvet cake, and ate some even though I knew better, but it was our Annual Picnic at Immanuel Baptist Church in Wiesbaden, Germany!

The adults were teaching the young ones different sports!

Our wonderful young people enjoyed the day as well

This is my favorite photo of the whole day, five of these six young women playing volleyball are of different nationalities!  Our congregation certainly represents a congregation of the nations!

I Have Neglected This Little Blog... I Have So Many Beautiful Photos To Share

I love where I live...

We had a musical festival recently... incredible music

There was an amazing little children's choir..