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Jennifer Freeman has long sought a better way of life for herself and others. Especially interested in reducing the problems all people face, she has looked into various ways people have tried to make that happen. She has now accumulated a lot of knowledge into the human condition, and has started this blog in an attempt to share that with others.
Capitol protester Jake Angeli
News and information, Opinion Posted on17.Jan.202117.Jan.2021

Democracy under siege

On 6 January 2021, an angry, armed mob stormed the Capitol building in Washington, D.C; intending to disrupt Congress in the pursuit of their required […] Read More

Announcements Posted on2.Dec.2020

Sabbatical

Dear Readers, For personal reasons I’ve decided to take a sabbatical break until the holidays are over. Please come back on 13 Jan 2021 for […] Read More

trump biden and the presidential election of 2020
News and information Posted on18.Nov.202022.Nov.2020

The U.S. presidential election of 2020

My blog was never intended to be a political one; I’ve never endorsed any candidate over any other one. But this particular election has been […] Read More

a modified coronavirus mask
Life Hacks Posted on4.Nov.20204.Nov.2020

Coronavirus Mask Hack

When the coronavirus crisis started, I went and got me a big package of masks. They were cheapo masks, but I was prepared! However, only […] Read More

the NO symbol
Jennie's German Language Classroom for English Speakers Posted on21.Oct.202021.Oct.2020

German lesson 12 — negation

The main words for describing what isn’t in German are nein, kein-, and nicht. But which of these words do you use and where? Nein […] Read More

A cabin in winter in the darkness
Life Hacks Posted on7.Oct.202021.Oct.2020

Overcoming Cabin Fever

Millions of people the world over suffer the ill effects of long winter nights and short days. Cabin fever, also known as the winter blues […] Read More

medieval German castle
Book Reviews Posted on23.Sep.202014.Oct.2020

Book Review: The Shortest History Of Germany by James Hawes

This delightful nonfiction book expounds on the history of this central European country, from pre-Roman Empire times to 2017 and the AfD. Although crammed with […] Read More

Pictures of: a bird in spring, flowers in summer, autums leaves, and frost in winter.
Opinion Posted on9.Sep.20209.Sep.2020

When should the seasons change?

The change of seasons As I’m sitting here, typing away on my computer keyboard, it’s now the waning days of summer and I’m starting to […] Read More

A confusing mess of vehicles moving in different directions
Jennie's German Language Classroom for English Speakers Posted on26.Aug.202023.Sep.2020

German lesson 11 — motion, direction, and location

There are a number of German words related to motion, direction, and location. Here are some of the more common ones, gathered together (with a […] Read More

Every child looks forward to presents under the tree.
Opinion Posted on12.Aug.202011.Aug.2020

My Christmas List Version 2.0

As I was growing up, my parents wanted me to give them a list of things I wanted for Christmas. I put the usual toys […] Read More

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