Monthly Archives: April 2014

Farmers are often perceived as whiners, never happy really with their lot. “If a farmer isn’t complaining, something is probably wrong with him,” is a Swiss saying I heard while growing up. There does seem to be something to that. … Continue reading →

It’s spring in Switzerland. Dandelions bloom golden under airy brides of cherry and pear trees. The birds trill their cheeriest melodies for prospective mates. There really wasn’t ever what can be called a proper ‘winter’ this year. Hardly was there … Continue reading →