Greetings from The Rietkerks in Southern California! The Rietkerk family has landed and set up home in rolling hills of Southern California. It took longer than we had first hoped…more than 9 months of looking, evaluating, making a few offers … Continue reading
It’s been a cold and wet winter in Pinehurst.Though compared to our neighbors up north, we’ve had it pretty mild. The kids finally started their spring soccer season this weekend. Although practices have been scheduled for the past 3 weeks, … Continue reading
It probably comes as no surprise to learn that the Rietkerks love to read. Soon after we started dating, Tim and I were talking about the books we loved. Top of my list was Gone with the Wind and for … Continue reading
It’s been a mad dash to the finish line—Lufthansa flight #8831 — for me. Memories of our weekend trip to Italy are nothing more than broken seashells at the bottom of my new suede purse. On Sunday evening, Tim and … Continue reading
In the past 2 years, I’ve noticed a few things that Germans do better than anyone else: 1.Make beer 2.Build effective road systems 3.Engage in organized walking This past Friday, the Hohenfels Elementary School participated in the annual Volksmarch. A … Continue reading
A Moveable Feast 