Expatriate, not Ex-Patriot. Adam in Berlin. elmada.com
Today’s been, for me, a really good day. For the most part – the only problem was when a train wagon I boarded had eight guys dressed with the same t-shirt, each with a 6-pack of beer. This was my cue to move to a different wagon where life would be more civilized. Although I’m [...]
I owe a debt of gratitude to Yelli for the warning that Lidl’s American Week started today. I popped into my local Lidl to see what was on offer–and amazingly I could sort of see a connection for most items to America. Actually, I lie. Doritos, ok. Brownie, ok. Amerikaner, not really. The pretzel snacks [...]
Throughout the last several years, conservatives tired of listening to liberals suggest that perhaps America needs some adjustments and new leadership have uttered that wonderful challenge, “If you don’t love America, why don’t you get out?” It’s implied that the destination can be Canada with its high taxes and horrid universal healthcare, Sweden with its [...]
I had to check my suitcase because of the tequila, so I brought the bbq sauce (Interstate BBQ Sauce is my family’s favorite). The hot sauce and rub were gifts from Jay and Murph. The chocolate chips I got myself: it’s winter and I feel like baking old favorites from home. Anybody want to join [...]
Corporate America Originally uploaded by elmada. I find it incredibly odd that so many Americans seem to be incredibly concerned with an issue that is incredibly unimportant, namely preventing desecration of the flag. Between “protecting” the flag and attacking gays, the Republicans have made it pretty clear that it intends to retain control of the [...]
CQ here hijaking the blog again… I really need my own, ja? It’s really sad when television stations in the US feel compelled to cancel the broadcast of a great movie like “Saving Private Ryan” because they fear retribution by the FCC because of the violence and profanity contained in the movie. Justified violence and [...]
So Clinton slept on the couch… Is that supposed to be a surprise? Randomly, I am annoyed. This is a book I want to read, but it’s released at midnight, Monday night. I will be missing the release by 6 hours! Ack! It would have been great to read it on the plane!
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