Author Archives: Andreas Moser

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About Andreas Moser

I am a lawyer in Germany, with a focus on international family law, migration and citizenship law, as well as constitutional law. My other interests include long walks, train rides, hitchhiking, history, and writing stories.

Sheep Island

Posted on 2014-02-18 by Andreas Moser

These sheep even have their own island. (Photograph taken on the South Downs Way in England.)

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Big Lemon

Posted on 2014-02-17 by Andreas Moser

When I was in Palermo for New Year’s Eve, I saw this stall with lemons, some of them the size of an American football. They were sold as a snack and I tried one of course. It’s less sour than … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Italy, Photography, Sicily, Travel | Tagged , | 3 Comments

No wonder I got sick!

Posted on 2014-02-12 by Andreas Moser

The last few days I’ve been rather sick. That’s a personal piece of information with which I wouldn’t normally bother the readers of my blog. But then I discovered the reason why I have fallen sick just now: some crazy … Continue reading →

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Today’s Sunrise

Posted on 2014-02-11 by Andreas Moser

This blog is very heavy on photos of sunsets. The reason is not that I have anything against sunrises, but that I am usually not yet fully awake when they happen. Because I had been sick for the last couple … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy, Photography, Sicily, Travel | Tagged | 1 Comment

FIFA Football World Cup in Qatar 2022: the Scorecard

Posted on 2014-02-04 by Andreas Moser

Exact date of the 2022 World Cup: uncertain, because FIFA was surprised by the existence of hot climate on the Arabian peninsula in mid-summer, when Football World Cups are traditionally held. Amount of bribes paid by Qatar to FIFA members: … Continue reading →

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Don’t be stingy with the translator!

Posted on 2014-02-03 by Andreas Moser

Sometimes, or more specifically when I am about to run out of money, I work as a translator (for English and German). Although I’d much rather translate spy novels, as a lawyer I am of course most qualified for legal … Continue reading →

Posted in Language, Technology, Terrorism | Tagged , , | 7 Comments

How to be Happy

Posted on 2014-01-31 by Andreas Moser

For those who don’t have much time or interest in reading a lot today, I’ll give you the summary right away: Leading a happy life boils down to two rules: – Avoid doing things which make you unhappy. – Do more … Continue reading →

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“Hello, garbage collection? Please come with your biggest truck!”

Posted on 2014-01-31 by Andreas Moser

Two massive boulders crashed down a hill in northern Italy, one of them smashing through the barn of a farmhouse in Ronchi di Termeno, the other one stopping just shy of the house. From now on I will take these … Continue reading →

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How gay is Vladimir Putin?

Posted on 2014-01-30 by Andreas Moser

Mr Putin as a construction worker: Mr Putin as a soldier: Mr Putin as a cowboy: Mr Putin as a motorbike-riding rocker: Mr Putin with a gun: Mr Putin catching birds to put together his “Red Indian” costume: Mmmhh, where … Continue reading →

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Did you notice the irony? (10) Justin Bieber

Posted on 2014-01-25 by Andreas Moser

A 19-year old singer drove a car while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. He was arrested. He is a multi-millionaire and will be able to buy a whole law firm to defend him, or – which would be … Continue reading →

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