Monthly Archives: May 2006

Would I go there?

Posted on May 22, 2006 by franzie

Realising that I’m not up-to-date on what’s going on “back home” (in my birthcountry) I’ve been following the news on Deutsch Welle a bit more closely. The articles have really shocked me in the past few weeks. Though maybe that’s … Continue reading →

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schools only reflect the social division

Posted on May 8, 2006 by franzie

Is it really this bad? according to this Deutsch Welle article it really is (Christina will tell me now “told you so” but hey, I need to figure it out myself). In reference to my recent posts (the one above … Continue reading →

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put your cards on the table!

Posted on May 8, 2006 by franzie

When it comes to cards I had to make one of those changes in my thinking that is often required of an expat or immigrant. Australians are very similar to the British, in my experience anyway, they love cards. They … Continue reading →

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What about the bowel bird?

Posted on May 2, 2006 by franzie

Am I truly bilingual myself? Most people don’t realise that I’m not Australian when they first meet me. And that might be taken as a compliment on my English or the accent (or lack thereof) but every now and then … Continue reading →

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Goodbye garden, hello computer

Posted on May 1, 2006 by franzie

We’ve had a wonderful two weeks of holidays. The computer got a good break and we spent a lot of time in our garden getting ready for the new growing season. It’s time for the winter vegies here: brussels sprout, … Continue reading →

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