Monthly Archives: March 2011

Bakery Run

It was a beautiful morning in Prenzlauerberg, after a late night of work. I was craving fresh bakery goods (unfortunately my craving the day before was denied due to sell out of my favorite cinnamon/sugar crusted croissant). So I decided to go for a morning run with Kai. With Chika’s help I strapped him on, and while he was a bit fussy at first, we were soon cruising the hood in the fresh morning air.

It was the first of many bakery runs for me and Kai. But a special journey as it bring backs golden memories of some 40 years ago when I used to go on bakery runs with my dad, riding in on his shoulders and getting a free cookie from the man behind the counter.

Stolperstein

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A powerful memorial to Holocaust victims, Stolpersteins are markers placed outside the residences of people who were deported and executed. In our neighborhood in Prenzlauerberg these markers are on almost every block. It is frightening to be so close to this awful history, yet at the same time it is empowering to be living in the same place. We are still here joining, with the voices of the past.

Last Friday we passed a ceremony as new plaques were laid down. It’s good to see that more people are being remembered.

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Sorry for the absence — it’s been a hectic few weeks. In three weeks, I traveled to 3 cities (Helsinki, London, and Ulm/Germany) for anywhere between 48 and 72 hours. In London I went from the airport to the hotel/hotel meeting to the airport, without every stepping into the city. But the storm is over, and getting back to normal. And getting excited and prepped for our USA trip coming up in ~4 weeks!.

But enough about me. Kai is growing into his wonderful self. Even though he’s been in and out of a cold for almost 3 weeks now, his smile factor is 90%. I think that is because Chika’s mom has been here since late February and he is enjoying the trifecta of attention. Hopefully things in Japan are coming back to normal real soon, but we can’t help but be happy that we got to enjoy the extra company and help around the house with Kai (plus we knew she was safe with us — Chika’s sister Megumi is also safe and sound in Kanazawa right now).