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Once upon a time, my Sohn was in the 8th grade. He was in a General Music class, which meant that the kids were the "leftovers" of the student body who were not in band, chorus, etc. but who still had to fulfill their music requirements. The teacher had a former student who played for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, who still kept in touch. One day the teacher received an invitation from the Symphony Director for the class to learn how to ring hand bells, and perform at the Christmas Children's Concert, then called "Fiddlesticks". Those students, those leftovers, practiced their little hearts out. The "leftovers", who numbered only 14, played their Christmas songs to audiences of children and adults alike, four performances, accompanied by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, then directed by Mariss Jansons, who had originated the Fiddlesticks Concert Series for children. They played Heinz Hall. Today Mariss Jansons succumbed to a damaged heart.    Another light has gone out on my Lichterkette.   https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/2019/12/01/Conductor-Mariss-Jansons-dies-at-76-led-top-orchestras/stories/201912010155

@anzu: yes, it is Go Asia. Thanks for the heads up!   and today,   Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot!   It's Guy Fawkes Day! Parkin cake and ... gunpowder tea! Yes, it is black, it's an oxidized green (which all black tea is, anyway...). Smoother than the green stuff.  

In line with all the other Asian markets. 15% off until the end of November (opening special). Let's see if they remain so, or if they're the typical new-market-opening-draw prices. Judging from the prices downstairs (Rewe Fillial), they won't climb too high though. Then again, the Asians don't put up with most western marketing tactics when it comes to food, so I expect prices to be fairly stable. The sheer availability of frozen foodstuffs is impressive. They're in for the long haul, as the electrical outfitting for these cold cases did not come cheap, I'm sure. BE CAREFUL:  do not shop when hungry.

NEW FOOD PLAYGROUND IN MUNICH:  Karstadt/Stachus has just opened the city's largest Asian market. 3rd floor, near housewares. PG Tips 300 ct. €12.99. Soy powder. Fresh herbs. WIDE AISLES. Over 12 frozen food cases. And it's clean. Happy, happy me ??  

1. ex-essex (Paul) 2. p.p 3. Emma 4. Farfox Ache 5/6 coolerking plus 1 7. LisaJK 8. Traveler   I too must beg off. Like Metall, results of Zahnarzt's playtime in mouth still not up to speed. So sorry.

Halloween is almost here. Christmas things are already in stores.   This made me smile. When TV was worth watching.    

1. ex-essex (Paul) 2. fraufruit (interesting menu) 3. p.p 4. Emma 5. Farfox Ache 6.7 coolerking plus 1 8. -betsy (interesting spelling as well.... )

Port Authority bus falls into massive sinkhole: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2019/10/28/Port-Authority-falls-sinkhole-in-Downtown-Pittsburgh/stories/201910280067  

@slammer:    When my son was young he overnighted with a Bavarian family. When he came home, he was concerned, because the boy was taught to sit, just as you described. Sohn thought it odd. I explained that mothers often teach their sons to do so to avoid a mess on the floor. Sohn just looked at me and said, "Haven't they ever heard of decals?"

Many, many Germans that I know (BRD and DDR) do add dishwashing liquid to the wash water. They just don't rinse the dishes afterwards. 

and don't forget these:   on second thought....

Here's how to order every item in the Le Creuset Star Wars collection:   https://www.foodandwine.com/lifestyle/star-wars-le-creuset-collection   I found the Han Solo roaster a bit disturbing, but the Porg Pie BIrd made me realize that I've lost touch with this reality (what is a Porg anyway? Had to look it up.)   Did find some Death Star ice molds on Amazon for less money, though...

For example:  for you British passport holders living in Germany, when offered a German passport, you have to reach a fluency level of B1. This is the entity that invented the A-B-C levels.

CEFR is the Common European Framework of Reference for languages.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of_Reference_for_Languages      

@katheliz;  I agree. I have my own opinion on this gender-id subject, but that's not what I originally asked. I am looking for input on how to handle the grammar teaching. We all strive for our learners to be more comfortable speaking, and while the subject may/may not be appropriate for each class, it is up to the teacher to decide how to steer the discussions.   @john g.:  that was cute.  Last Thursday I was asked if I can understand "English English".  I was amused, and said yes, but I have to tune my ears a bit.  When I'm working in the kitchen I often have my computer on for background noise. I like old British sitcoms. What's currently playing is a 90s show called "Moving Story" (Warren Clarke), which has me enhtralled, linguistically. Once before, I was in love with the series "Inspector George Gently" (Martin Shaw), about a London man who moves to the north of England. His partner, a local, often accompanied him on cases even farther north, where the partner had to translate "local" dialect for him.   Yes, there are many ways of speaking, but right now, only one CEFR. And that's what we teach. Officially.   and as a p.s:. a pet peeve is how today's technology is wrongly infleuencing grammar, as for example how my word "enthralled" was just incorrectly separated.