Addresses

Around the mid 1700s, the Prussians (who else?) decided it would be a good idea to number all the houses … Continue reading Addresses

Birmingham, Christmas Markets, Travel

Birmingham

Birmingham England (which Birmingham Alabama named itself after in 1871, in frank and acknowledged flattery) is the 18th century’s version … Continue reading Birmingham

Birmingham, Christmas Markets, Dlavery, religion, Travel

Celebration

I was in Birmingham two weeks ago, and that’s where I stumbled across the spirit of Christmas, not at the … Continue reading Celebration

Birmingham, Christmas Markets, Frankfurt, Travel

Invasion

The Germans have invaded Birmingham, England’s second largest city. Don’t panic! They were invited, as they have been every year … Continue reading Invasion