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Escalator etiquette...Try saying that five times in a row! This fun picture was taken at the Porsche museum in Stuttgart. The museum itself was as beautifully designed as the car. Something about this photo made me want to post it, but what could I write about the subject. Then it came to me: Matthew 7:12 "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets." KJV Where does this verse fit in with the escalator, you might ask? I think from time to time, we all become impatient with others who trample on our pet peeves. You know, the person who steps off the escalator and stops without first getting out of the way. They may not know where they are going, so they stop, looking around. But the escalator keeps moving people up or down, and soon there will be a big clog of people. Patience comes to mind in these situations, so you're probably wondering why not a verse on patience. There are ...

This is one of the many beautiful vehicles that Brian and I saw this weekend at Stuttgart's Porsche and Mercedes Museums. When I was a kid, I wanted a Porsche someday. I didn't know anything about the car other than it was beautiful, fast and way out of my price range. My first car was a hand me down from my mom; a 1984 Olds Delta 88. It was big, brown (I preferred to say "cinnamon") and was definitely a hooptie. The radio only worked when you banged your hand under the dash, and eventually stopped working at all. However, God used this big, ugly vehicle to save my life in a head on collision with a drunk driver who had no license and no insurance. He drove off and was later caught by the police. The car was totaled, but all of us in the vehicle were okay. I've since driven many different vehicles, but I am always thankful that my first car was built for safety. Safety ratings are still an important factor when I choose my cars today; even so, any vehicle can be ...

A while back, I created a "Home Again" post where I wrote about our return to Heidelberg. But let me give you some history on how we fell in love with this area in the first place. Brian had been stationed in Germany before we ever met. He loved the country and wanted to bring me here. My first trip to Germany was a visit; we planned our trip and spent lots of time looking at castles. We drove through Heidelberg, and although we didn't have time to stop here, the view was breathtaking. I said, "I want to live here someday!" Little did I know, that a short while later, we'd get the opportunity to move here the first time. When I asked Brian about the area, he reminded me of the breathtaking valley we had driven through, and he remembered my comments about wanting to live here. Well, folks, the first time was great and we are here in the area for a second time. While we don't live in the heart of Heidelberg, it is a short ride away on the Strass and...

When we were searching for a new home here in Germany, one of our requirements was that we didn't want a lot of stairs up to the place. We knew we'd have some stairs, but the flights within our unit are much better than having to take three or four flights up just to get inside. Carrying groceries in is much easier. The last time we lived in Germany, we had an elevator ride up to the fourth floor. Thankful for the elevator, but there was the possibility of it breaking. Fortunately it never really broke. So, why, then, the photo of the Eiffel Tower? Gustave Eiffel built a small apartment in the top of the tower. On one hand, it was neat to see. You would definitely have the best view and the most privacy. But I can't imagine climbing all those stairs. I wonder if he liked the solitude. The next time you complain about the flight or two of stairs in your building or house, just remember, you could live at the top of the Eiffel.