Are you ready for some Fuβball?

I am, now that I’ve purchased these soccer-ball-themed napkins. Oh, and these soccer pistachios and soccer pretzel balls. For those who live under a rock (or in the US), the World Cup starts tonight in Germany. Switzerland is taking part for the first time since 1994, and the merchandisers are finally cashing in. Also, giant … Read more

Zurich’s more colorful side

For anyone who’s a bit bored with Zurich’s uniform cleanliness, peace, and order, a stroll down Langstrasse could be just what you need. Although still uncharacteristically clean for a street half-filled with head shops, dollar stores, and strip clubs, this neighborhood feels completely different from the city center, so much so that you may forget … Read more

I’d just like to remind everyone…

…including myself, that it is, indeed, June. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go drag my winter coat out of storage, as the forecast is calling for below freezing teperatures again tonight. Plus, I really didn’t enjoy getting caught out in the freezing rain the other day while wearing a t-shirt. But you … Read more