In the Air again

Well, I had an opportunity to stay on the ground for Two months-- I'm going to visit my Family in Orange County for a few days. But, before I go I was able to get into one of the local area Cooking Classes. Its' a Four course with wine tasting class. The Theme is: 
French Country Kitchen; we will be preparing the following menu.
Charcuterie Plate with Fall Fruits
Sweet Potato Spatzle served with Brown Butter Sauce
Roast Pork with Apple and Sage
Chocolate Pots'de Creme
When I return from my trip I have another class to attend. I'm really looking forward to it as I LOVE to cook and learn new techniques in the kitchen. Chris and Marissa are very lucky that I'll be able to make this dish for them when I visit; Not to worry Charlotte..if you don't like this, Grandma will make you whatever you want!
My next class in October will be: Feasting on Harvest Soups and Stews. I'll write about that later. There are two more classes in November and December but I think I'll see how I like it before signing up for more.
I was able to Skype with Rich last night for a few minutes, all is very busy for him as he continues to dig through the mountain of paperwork that was so generously left for him. He hopes to find the bottom of the pile early next week. He also mentioned that Moral is very low where he is and that it was going to be a priority up next. If any of you have some great ideas for them, Please pass them along! Thank you in advance. You can send them to my email: tcafisher@yahoo.com

Different

I love NH- lots to do and I love the four seasons {although I could do without Summer} It's safe to say that my heart belongs in Europe. People keep asking me "whats your biggest adjustment" well, I'm sure many of you are expecting me to say Rich being gone; however with years of separation  experience throughout our life together, I would have to say it's living in a highrise without Military or Diplomatic Family around. Most of the people here are very nice- but they also have the wrong idea of our life; thinking it's all excitement, elegance and carefree living. Boy, there's just not enough time to tell them about our life and I've learned when people have pr-conceived notions about someone it's almost impossible to change it.
I would have to say that the language is the biggest shock for me. Not the accent, but the swearing! I'm used to not hearing those words- and if I should' the gentleman would apologize right away before continuing with his conversation. Here that's not the case; it's quite a disappointment of the use of the English language. Do you think it would be "stuffy" of me to wish for a more "refrained" conversation? Oh well, there's always my I pod with ear phones.
On a lighter note: I've been able to talk with Rich via Skype for the last two days! He looks great and is doing well. I love the new technology that allows us to be in touch everyday, I remember when we used to be dependent on just the mail and the once in a blue moon phone calls. Do you ever think how difficult it would be for us now if we were suddenly UNCONNECTED and there was no-way of getting things back? I mean, my generation along with a few others would be fine. But can you just imagine the panic and re-teaching that would have to be done? Not just with communication but also with writing, spelling "there would be no spell-check" and games/entertainment for children and teens? Personally, I think it could be a good thing.