Six months ago tonight, Rick and I landed at JFK with two suitcases, a backpack, and the cat and resumed life in our home country. Today, we're spending the day pouring German beer. Cute coincidence, universe.

Last night, free opera. A highlight was the introductory speaker who asked the crowd, "ARE YOU READY FOR SOME OPERA?!?" The crowd cheered like she had just asked if they were ready to rock. Only in Boston.