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American Oddities – Life In The USA In A German’s View

On January 8, 2012, in American Life, Articles, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

I will take the liberty of addressing some American oddities that, despite a twenty-two-year involvement, linger in my mind. First of all, though, let me express my gratitude to the most-appreciated American contributions to my life: Duct tape and WD-40!

We Live To Love Another Day – A Short Story by Wilfried F. Voss

On December 30, 2011, in Short Stories, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

This next story was inspired by a local columnist who, after knowing his sister for almost thirty years, learned that she was gay, and it was the invitation to her wedding with her longtime girlfriend that gave it away.

Greenfield, Massachusetts: Traditional Choral Evensong – Sunday, November 6, 2011

On October 25, 2011, in Greenfield, MA, Life in New England, by Wilfried F. Voss

We will celebrate a traditional Evensong on All Saints’ Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 4 p.m. Prayers will be offered in particular for those who have died in the Lord during the past year. The Saint James choir will lead the congregation in singing hymns.

In Time For 4th Of July Celebration: Obama Strips Oval Office’s Red, White & Blue Decor

On July 3, 2011, in Articles, Greenfield, MA, Political Comments, Politics, Politics in Greenfield, Massachusetts, Satire, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

The fact remains, US citizenship is a privilege. Every US citizen has the indisputable right to be proud of being an American. However, American citizenship also includes a responsibility, and that responsibility is to know what you are proud of. Familiarize yourself with the facts. Read books. Read newspapers. Watch the news on TV. Ignorance is poison to everything that the forefathers fought and died for.

Greenfield, Massachusetts: The Lying Games Continue…

On June 8, 2011, in Greenfield, MA, Politics in Greenfield, Massachusetts, by Wilfried F. Voss

Abutters to a large discount store project in Greenfield, Massachusetts and their consultant, Al Norman (a.k.a. the Walmart sprawl-buster), have filed an appeal to stop the project. They did so at the last possible moment, i.e. late Monday afternoon, indicating their intention to delay the project as much as possible.

Blogging: Sometimes You Do Need That Personal Shrink

On May 11, 2011, in Blogging Aspects, Professional Blogging, by Wilfried F. Voss

In general, it is my blogging policy to NOT block comments, unless they are scam (i.e. useless content not related to the post, but pointing to dubious websites). As of lately I have added another condition to block comments: Insulting comments. And yes, in some cases my posts are designed to provoke – that is in the nature of the business – but I won’t engage into fruitless fights.

Bloggers: Don’t Get Sued For Copyright Infringement!

On May 3, 2011, in Blogging Aspects, Professional Blogging, by Wilfried F. Voss

As a blogger using external resources and references, you should be very careful about copyright infringement. Yes, you can copy excerpts from other website’s articles and reference their ownership through a hyperlink. This is called “fair use.” However, there is a huge gray zone around the exact definition of fair use.

Proposed Gay Pride Festival Gets Mixed Reception in Greenfield, Massachusetts

On April 20, 2011, in Satire, by Wilfried F. Voss

The idea of a Gay Pride Parade marching through the streets of Greenfield, Massachusetts might not sit well with some of its residents, but a less accepting setting may be exactly what the organizers had in mind when they developed the proposal.

Ben S. Clarke – The Columnist for the Greenfield Recorder And The Real World Lesson

On April 17, 2011, in Greenfield, MA, Politics in Greenfield, Massachusetts, by Wilfried F. Voss

Honestly, I had given up reading Ben S. Clarke’s column in the Greenfield Recorder. In my personal opinion, he would be better off writing a book in the range of “All I Really Need To Know I Learn By Watching FOX News.” That’s what it is. His writing is lightyears away from being original. I, the unapologetic liberal, and my wife, the registered Republican, have more intriguing discussions about US politics. Heck, even my almost-four-year-old, who doesn’t have a clue about politics, is more challenging.

Greenfield, Massachusetts: St. James Coffeehouse Presents Arnie Fisher & Garnet Rogers

On March 30, 2011, in Greenfield, MA, Life in New England, by Wilfried F. Voss

The night’s concert brings original songwriters who work within deep traditions of place and song. One of a pair of brothers who spearheaded a tremendous renaissance in Canadian songwriting in the 1970s and 1980s, Garnet Rogers tells detailed stories of people from all walks of life and their small, everyday victories.