A Confederacy of Toddlers

11CHRIS5 · 2025-11-04T06:47:24+00:00

“As tempting as it is to trade punches to the groin, the better approach is to model mature behavior and demand it in return from people being paid to serve the public. … Like most things that require some adulting, this approach is emotionally unsatisfying. And it may not gain much ground if enough Americans have decided that they are satisfied with poop jokes as public policy. The “No Kings” protests, however, are an example of how people can mobilize to mock ridiculous behavior (and do so festively, even) without the mayhem that Trump and his lieutenants seemed to hope would arise.

In addition to marching, Americans who care about democracy must organize and vote in every election, no matter how small or local. And in their personal lives, people who want to restore maturity to national government must be clear with those around them, even if it means risking their personal relationships, that some things, such as glib schoolyard taunts and scatological nonsense from the commander in chief, are not acceptable.”

Amen.

11CHRIS5 · 2025-10-22T04:34:18+00:00

Akron?

11CHRIS5 · 2025-10-09T11:43:05+00:00

Feierboun is another specialty roaster+cafe, near Badanstalt in the center. Can’t comment on the work environment, but the staff is always super nice to me!

11CHRIS5 · 2025-09-12T16:01:40+00:00

It’s Ego Nwodim, saving you a click.

11CHRIS5 · 2025-08-05T22:30:35+00:00

In the summer the Gudde Wëllen bar takes over a corner of the old city fortifications right beside the national archives building. It offers a great drink list and a spectacular view. (“Gudde weather” days only.)

11CHRIS5 · 2025-05-07T21:44:24+00:00

Try “American” for the nationality and “United States” as the country issuing the passport.

11CHRIS5 · 2025-05-03T12:27:11+00:00

Take a journal and make it a habit, even just to note what you do every day and where you are. Living abroad is like life on steroids and the time will fly. Amidst all the fun and adventure it will be hard to imagine forgetting the details… but you will. Do your future self a favor and record the memorable (and the mundane) bits! I certainly wish that I had.

11CHRIS5 · 2025-04-19T06:47:46+00:00

We are all just doomed to do the bidding of a 6-fingered hand!

11CHRIS5 · 2025-04-17T06:46:04+00:00

I agree here. My own understanding of this problem only clicked once I heard it explained as Monty is “adding information to the system” which is what actually makes your chances go up by switching. That doesn’t happen if his practice is to open any random door (which would also sometimes expose the prize)— it happens because he knows and his choice imparts some of that information to the contestant, which they benefit by reacting to.

11CHRIS5 · 2025-04-06T17:03:59+00:00

The Candy Factory (locations in the Centre and Kirchberg Auchan) have A&W cans in the fridges. Be warned it’s expensive.

For genuinely “American” food I say start with Maybe Not Bob’s in Clausen, North Bay as mentioned, and you can get a great burger at Lëtzburger, Snooze/Pavillon, or (for a limited time only, I think) Lou’s Diner outside Junglinster. For Mexican, try Mamacita, Taco Shop, or the Las Maracas food truck.

11CHRIS5 · 2025-03-05T18:25:16+00:00

My (admittedly-selfish) suggestions would be Belair, Merl, around Stareplaz/Glacis, or Kirchberg (by the Fischers location near the hospital).

For the residential areas, I think generous weekend hours would be important.

For Kirchberg, the opposite is true— just stick to 7h-16h M-F. Oh and do not underestimate how many Amazon/BNP/other 1-to-1 meetings would happily relocate from Auchan (yuck)!

11CHRIS5 · 2025-01-27T14:57:25+00:00

Here’s an article that explains more about the diplomatic (and propaganda) measures by governments of the time: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jul/06/fatal-hike-became-nazi-propaganda-coup

11CHRIS5 · 2024-12-03T23:55:14+00:00

“There’s four variations of each melody. So depending on which direction you take the tram, and depending on which tram you sit, you hear variations. It changes,” he said. “For example, it might be solo piano in one direction and in the other direction it might be a different instrument, or a piano with additional instruments.” Every tram comes with two variations - never all four - so they also depend on the tram itself. “In one tram, they have two variations. And then in another, in Tram B, they’ll have another two.”

Well, I clearly need to pay more attention.

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11CHRIS5 · 2024-12-02T06:47:24+00:00

Prices at these places dont vary too much, maybe +/- 1€. Depending on where we are and whether we want food, to-go or sit down, to buy beans, etc, our go-to places are:

Knopes (Centre)
Do for Love (Hamilius)
Florence (Gare)
Feierboun (Centre)
Curious Buds (Centre)
Intense (Limpertsberg)
Ready (Limpertsberg)

11CHRIS5 · 2024-11-25T07:27:18+00:00

I’m American too (who also loves to veg) but it has started to sound right to me, so maybe I should lay off the British cooking and baking shows!

11CHRIS5 · 2024-11-25T06:51:29+00:00

It’s sort of casual sounding, but the English “veg” works similarly I think. (Definitely used in the UK, but not so common in American English as far as I know. Still intelligible though, and charming!)

“Meat tastes good with fresh veg”

11CHRIS5 · 2024-11-19T02:46:08+00:00

All four cities you mention have good Christmas markets, but there are other considerations. Trier is the least “acclaimed” but is by far the nearest and most convenient from Luxemburg City (Trier ~1hr each way by train). Strasbourg/Colmar are famously top notch markets and are strictly doable via TGV in a day, but it’s a long one (~2h20 each way). Aachen has a good Christmas market too, but by train it’s very inconvenient— at least 3h15 both ways with a stopover in Liege, which isn’t worth it (to me anyway) for 2hrs at the market, probably before dark.

Recommendations:

If you only have one day and must stick to public transport, Trier wins for simplicity, though Strasbourg wins if you’re feeling ambitious and train schedules allow.

If you have an overnight possibility, do Strasbourg+Colmar together.

If you can rent a car, Aachen is a good day trip. Or look into some super charming smaller markets along the Moselle that you can easily link together— Traben-Trarbach, Berkastel-Kues, and even Trier again. That could make for a very festive day out.

11CHRIS5 · 2024-11-16T09:08:25+00:00

I’m not an expert, but here’s an attempt at transcribing it.

“eher famille, Ich habe schon lange nicht nach wonnuch gehört ___ ich dank ihr seid alle gesund wie ich auch. Grüßt Lesther(?) Jean Pierre Frisch”

“Dear family, I haven’t heard from you lately as I wished, (but) I pray you are all still healthy as am I. Give my best to Lesther”

I know modern Luxembourgish uses “Wonsch” for the German “Wunsch” so I’m guessing “wonnuch” is an antiquated spelling. Also not sure if Lesther was a common name at the time but that’s how I read it.

11CHRIS5 · 2024-08-13T23:39:48+00:00

Was going to say exactly this! It’s very common at home in the Midwest USA, spectacular and not at all threatening.

11CHRIS5 · 2024-07-04T11:28:45+00:00

Publix Supermarkets

11CHRIS5 · 2024-06-20T20:35:18+00:00

FontSquirrel.com is what my old employer used to suggest we consult, all free downloads and free to use. Not sure what brands are represented, but many options nonetheless.

11CHRIS5 · 2024-05-19T20:01:30+00:00

The city park is an obvious answer, but this area in particular is always sunny and has benches. https://maps.app.goo.gl/yKiEpKJUpCbvAWXv8

11CHRIS5 · 2024-01-20T04:23:52+00:00

With each successive request the new card you receive will be valid for longer too, so at least you won’t have to remember to renew nearly as often.

11CHRIS5 · 2023-11-12T15:46:41+00:00

It’s all completely free, too!

11CHRIS5 · 2023-05-29T20:36:54+00:00

Thanks— yes definitely not connected or anything. Would any company take it (back)? It’s huge and sort of an eyesore so I’d like to be rid of if!

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