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View: 867 | Montag, 22. April 2024, 15:07
Amy Jost
Recycle, Reuse and Reduce
Earth Day is a day on which we should think about our home, planet Earth. We should always consider...
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View: 956 | Montag, 8. April 2024, 14:51
Amy Jost
Swimming in Alpine Lakes
When I moved to Europe about 35 years ago, I was amazed by the clean and inviting water of Alpine l...
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View: 1005 | Montag, 1. April 2024, 16:22
Amy Jost
Local spas are just the ticket
Spring Break in Europe is very different to the Spring Breaks I experienced as an American. There I...
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View: 1130 | Montag, 25. März 2024, 18:29
Amy Jost
Burning a 'Böögg' to Kick Off Spring in Zurich
In Switzerland spring officially starts on March 1, but most Swiss consider the Spring Equinox (= w...
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View: 1074 | Montag, 18. März 2024, 15:52
Amy Jost
Like a Fish to Water
One English phrase we often use to describe happiness is to say 'she took to her bike like a fish t...
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View: 755 | Montag, 11. März 2024, 14:28
Amy Jost
'Despite the forecast, live like it's spring'
Spring in Switzerland is usually still quite chilly, with high temperatures of only 8 - 15 degress,...
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View: 764 | Montag, 4. März 2024, 15:38
Amy Jost
Longer nights and warmer lakes, my spring treats
Life in Switzerland is lovely all seasons of the year, but the springs and summers are especially s...
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View: 669 | Montag, 26. Februar 2024, 15:51
Amy Jost
No spas needed, just rest!
Like many people, when I think of 'self-care', I imagine a beautiful pool in a fancy resort where I...
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View: 712 | Montag, 19. Februar 2024, 15:57
Amy Jost
New Traditions for an older Teacher
Black History Month has been around in United States' schools since 1976, but as a school child, I ...
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View: 799 | Montag, 12. Februar 2024, 14:44
Amy Jost
Non-romantic Swiss and Valentine's Day
Switzerland might be known for its chocolates, which many people around the world give their loved ...
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View: 759 | Montag, 5. Februar 2024, 16:06
Amy Jost
The Thai have 3 New Years a Year
I have been lucky enough to have taught and lived in several countries, including Thailand. It was ...
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View: 836 | Montag, 29. Januar 2024, 15:30
Amy Jost
Men Without Women, Murakami's 7 short stories
I love to read short stories. I have time to finish them during my busy work week and each story ca...
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View: 1114 | Montag, 22. Januar 2024, 15:55
Amy Jost
Teaching Online for Beginners
During the pandemic most teachers needed to teach online if they wanted to keep their jobs. This wa...
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View: 964 | Montag, 15. Januar 2024, 15:31
Amy Jost
One step at a time
Learning anything is tough work. But trying to master a language might be one the most difficult th...
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View: 930 | Montag, 8. Januar 2024, 16:15
Amy Jost
My First Year in Cafetalk
After 39 years of teaching English online, and in person, and in 6 countries, I joined Cafetalk as ...
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View: 1117 | Montag, 18. Dezember 2023, 16:52
Amy Jost
The precious gift of time
When asked what I want for my birthday or Christmas, I find it more and more difficult to know what...
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View: 1135 | Montag, 11. Dezember 2023, 16:23
Amy Jost
Enjoy 'the holiday' this Christmas!
Christmas is a great time to watch movies with friends and family. If you have not already seen 'Th...
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View: 1174 | Dienstag, 5. Dezember 2023, 18:32
Amy Jost
Romantic Lights on Dark Nights
Christmas is a quiet time of year in Switzerland, where I currently live. Yes, people shop more tha...
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View: 1330 | Montag, 27. November 2023, 02:41
Amy Jost
The Swiss Alps: a snow paradise!
Have you watched the K-drama Crash Landing on You, which was filmed in Switzerland in part? Or mayb...
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View: 1450 | Montag, 20. November 2023, 15:16
Amy Jost
Why is it 'Black' Friday? Shopping (and saving) on a rainy, November day!
During the week of November 20 - 26, 2023, it doesn't matter what the weather is like - millions of...
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View: 1159 | Dienstag, 14. November 2023, 18:54
Amy Jost
Thai Fall Tradition: Romantic Floating Lanterns
Have you ever wanted to see the reflection of a burning candle on a small boat floating on a river ...
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View: 1267 | Sonntag, 12. November 2023, 19:04
Amy Jost
Turkey, Travel and Shopping in America
Halloween is over. Christmas is in December. So what do Americans do in November? The answer: most ...
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