Inspiring Women Magazine November 2023

the most of your opportunities to get to know
the locals, but also allow yourself plenty of time
with those who truly understand your uprooted,
“outsider” lifestyle and can provide you with
some grounding. And if all else fails, try
immersing yourself in music, literature or art.
They will always embrace you and you can
always find your own personal space there.
Tell us something interesting about yourself
that not many people know.
I actually met my husband on a Lufthansa flight
between Germany and the United States. We
both nearly missed the flight, but apparently
it was meant to be. Now I greatly enjoy plane
spotting together with my younger son, and this
seems like the most natural development in the
world given our family origins.
What's your favorite cultural tradition (past
or current)?
I adore German Christmas. Every Advent Sunday
leading up to Christmas is something special.
Nikolaus day on the 6th creates great
excitement for kids. Also, the Christmas markets
with their crafts, mulled wine and traditional
foods are a wonderful place to meet and enjoy
the season. I love the candles, decorations and
culinary specialties at home and everywhere
you go, as this warm, cozy and colorful season
brings the year to its close.
What is your guiltiest pleasure?
We don’t have any pets of our own due to
allergies and frequent travels, but I am just
crazy about everyone else’s adorable cats,
dogs and birds. Bring on those cute pet photos
and videos!
Page 92
Opera Club meeting
for Les contes d'
Hoffmann, April 2023
Page 93
The AWC Opera Club
at Puccini's Turandot in
November 2022 (above)
Cosi fan tutte outing to
the HSO, September
2018 (left)
92 INSPIRING WOMEN INSPIRING WOMEN 93