Rosmarie Spiegel-Umiker, October 19, 1929 – April 15, 1997 In Memoriam Back then, we tried once again to cram a year’s worth of feelings into one week, letting our thoughts float in the vast stillness. Before us mountain peaks drained … Continue reading →
One of my friends and supporters from California was traveling in Europe and came to visit me in Switzerland. I always enjoy taking visitors through the old part of Zurich. My friend only had half a day to spend in … Continue reading →
It is the time of véraison in the Ticino, the southern canton of Switzerland, when the wine grapes are ripening and changing color from green to blue and purple. Lots of small and large vineyards line the valleys and hug the hills. In the … Continue reading →
Last week, I took a trip to one of my favorite parts of the country, the Ticino, the southern and Italian part of the country. You can get there by train or car. The train takes you through a 9-mile (15 … Continue reading →
I have been in my original home country for about two weeks now. I’m more or less over jetlag and getting used to Swiss life again. This is a series of blog posts about my three-months stay here. I have … Continue reading →
I wanted to give those readers who have one of the many non-Kindle eReaders a chance to read my books. They are available on Kobo and B&N (Nook) and Smashwords: An Uncommon Family (Family Portrait, Book 1)Love of a Stonemason … Continue reading →
Author Lisette Brodey invited me to a chat at her castle. Come on over! Lisette’s Writers’ Chateau
Continue reading →Today, I am a guest at the blog of author Linda Cassidy Lewis, where I rant about the fact that the characters I created are stalking me and making my life both exciting and difficult. Hop on over and I … Continue reading →
Author Lindsay Edmund’s is kind enough to let me babble about my life and my books. Hop on over and let me entertain you at Writer’s Rest.
Continue reading →On December 30, 2005, my mother passed away in Switzerland at the ripe old age of 102. I was fortunate to be able to spend the last four months of her life with her in my home country. She had … Continue reading →