My mother got to read the book in print ... before she died and she was pleased with it.

Yes, its a love story. It also discusses the horrors of (the Second World War) in Germany. Its a biography of my parents life, but I wrote it in a novel form so it reads as a story.

I've never met their mother, but there is something good that is evident that she passed on. They are kind children, so bless her.

I was a sickly child and couldn't digest food. Preparing food for me was a challenge for my mother, but when I got older I began to do it. I think because of that I've always had an interest in nutrition.

Unfortunately, it has been confirmed that the swans were infected with H5N1 from Asia. We have no doubts whatsoever any more.

We have fear of higher oil prices and the lower dollar against the yen.