Missing Out

Franz Marc, Deer in the Snow II, 1911

If you've been reading Raspberry World for a while, you probably remember how much I enjoyed Christmas in Munich. While we were living in Germany we had such fun going to the Christmas markets (not only in Munich but also in Augsburg and other towns) and enjoying the cultural differences in the way Christmas is celebrated.

Since we came back from Germany in August, 2004, I have found that I most miss Munich in December. When we talk about going back for a visit, I always say that I want to go during Advent, while Marty is more interested in going in the summer (when there is hiking in the Alps to be had) or the fall or spring (during the beer fests). This year we were there in March, and that was wonderful too.

Now I find out that not only am I missing all the performances with my chorus, the Christmas markets, and the Glühwein and Flammbrot, but I am also missing the greatest Franz Marc exhibit ever that is happening right now at the Lenbachhaus in Munich!

Marc is one of my favorite artists, and his animal paintings are especially pleasing to me. There's a huge collection of his work in Munich (the home of the Blue Rider school of painting) and so there's stuff in this show that has never been exhibited before! And I'm missing it.

Drat!