My Father had many wise sayings.  One of my favorites is “I would rather be lucky than smart.” I have spent the last 30 years in business learning lessons, making something from nothing, and helping people achieve what they are capable of.  What has proven out time...

If you Google Mutzschen Germany, almost all of the hits are tied to Schloss Mutzschen.  The town is on the map because of the Schloss.  The history is interesting for sure, but perhaps even more interesting are the Ghost Stories.  I had read about some of this on the...

When you find “your thing” in life, you know it.  My son Alden has been obsessed with sword fighting and knights since he was 3 years old.  King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table has been read so many times and in so many variations in our house we know much...

After several more days spent enjoying Germany with our friends both old and new, we head back to Seattle.  Four movies and a short nap later, we arrive. There is a noticeable deflation that happens when I return from any trip, kind of like a Super Bowl pre-game...

There is this saying in the USA called Southern Hospitality.  It is a reference to the southern part of the USA and basically means that you are welcomed with open arms into someone’s home, like family. The boys and I were invited to a New Year’s Eve dinner in...

As the holidays draw nearer, I get more and more excited about bringing my children to Mutzschen for the first time.  They have heard about it and seen many pictures.  They know about the MotoSoul project, and they have been listening and watching as it progresses. We...

  I arrive back in the States and I begin to ponder what it really means to immigrate to a foreign country.  My children have been studying this at school and we have planned at trip to Washington DC and New York over the Thanksgiving holiday both to be with family,...

Each time I travel, I have to face the end and a sad farewell.  Farewell to the people I shared the journey with.  Farewell to the places I have come to love.  Farewell to the magic of the time spent. Leaving Mutzschen feels like leaving home.  I have made friends,...

Someone told me there is a pizza place in Mutzschen across the street from the Mayor’s office, so I set out to give it a try.  From the street it looks pretty non-descript, this could go either way based on my restaurant critiquing experience! I walk in to the warmth...

It’s time to explore the other opportunities for the guests of MotoSoul!  Markus graciously invites me for a tour of the motorbike venues in the region.  He also invites along his friend Patricia to translate for us.  We meet at Schloss Mutzschen and we are off – by...