First.. I owe everyone a huge apology. I’ve gotten really  behind in my blogging. I know it’s not a great excuse.. but it’s been such a crazy time.. Marie’s death has hit us hard.. plus travel.. . Oy..   We’ll here goes me trying to catch up !

Today I took off for Germany and Austria. I’d been invited several months ago to give a talk for my good friend Selim in  Vienna . I was thinking of canceling the trip when Marie passed.. but figured I’d be back in time for her mcelibration of life next Sat .. so Off I went..

This is my fir overseas trip since covid.. it felt strange.. something I did roughly twice a month for several years felt strange and scary.. but also fun.. kind of like being ‘back in the saddle..

First stop was a short stop in Munich to see my old team..  That meant flying from Burlington to Dulles in DC>. That was my old commute when I worked in Munich .. I walked on to UA 106.. my old ride.. and who did I see ? My old friend Margot.. my favorite flight attendant !  It really felt like old times !!

nite all, nite sam

-me