Merle sat her first big official exams. Midterm exams - of course there are smaller tests and such all through the year, but MA runs two major exams, one in each half term. So the first one everyone has to take is in Mid-December. Afterwards there’s another week of special work on special projects and then you get to go home for Christmas to tell ( Read more... )

Happy New Year everyone ( Read more... )

Happy New Year everyone ( Read more... )

Last year Brian and Fantômée bought a house and moved in together. Some people consider moving in together something you do when you get married, but then, there is no rule against living in separate flats when you are married. Or houses. Or countries. No rules at all ( Read more... )

As you might remember, attending a school of magic is compulsory in Germany for any child with magical ability, starting at the age of 11. Until then you need to have your child at some kind of primary school from the age of seven latest. Either have them attend the local Muggle primary school or have them attend a Ministry-approved preparation ( Read more... )

As every year, I presented my beautiful beloved one with theatre tickets for her birthday. I know, that's not very creative, but at least it's something she likes and something we can do together. Spend some time together, have fun together and create some shared memories. That's important if you want your marriage to work. So, yes, there might be ( Read more... )

My beautiful beloved one and me celebrated our 13th anniversary this year. I have no idea if 13 is a lucky number here or and unlucky one and asking my most gifted sister would certainly get me an answer like "depends", so I never asked. And if the 13th year is unlucky, by celebrating the 13th anniversary, we're past that and we made it ( Read more... )

Eoghan contacted me and asked me to join a beginner's seminar about hugging trees. Well, technically, he contacted Rigrú to ask me to get back to him, for he has no contact information to reach me directly. Which is not accidental, because it would be difficult to explain to him that I live in Germany. He already knows that I hate making phone ( Read more... )

Happy new Year everyone ( Read more... )

Now, the votes are in. I know because Fantômée had a nice afternoon with coffee, tea and cake with all her sisters and sisters-in-law, so each of them could speak their mind and give advice. Compare their notes and discuss their opinions. Nine people, nine different opinions. You get what you ask for.

( I never expected to be allowed to join )