Washerwomen Day, Rose Monday, and Carnival (Karneval)

Rose Monday is the crown of Germany’s Karneval in the Rhineland. In the last days before Lent, people of all ages stroll the city in gorgeous costumes. Sometimes I also run into young men dressed in convenient cow costumes with a single zipper up the front. Learn more about this colorful holiday and how you can enjoy it with your family in the Seven Kingdoms.

What’s the buzz about Valentine’s Day?

The sign over this archway says: Bee Market Gate This secret passageway leads to the Bee Market Gate in the medieval city of Michelstadt in Germany. Why are bees such a big deal in this city? Why are bees such a big deal in Michelstadt? Hooray for the bee! This sign says: “In memory of […]

Deleted Scenes from the new Valentine’s Day Fairy Tale

A Sneak Peek at the Cutting Floor for Trouble at the Valentine Factory None of the sketches on this page are in Trouble at the Valentine Factory, but I thought they might give you a chuckle. Want to read more? Here are all the places you can get the book (ebook, Kindle, paperback). Once you […]