Sure there's a recession. Sure we're all worried. But I'm still very much psyched that my wife and her friend decided to take a risk and try something all of their own doing. The only thing I contributed to this venture was the occasional errand and plenty of childcare (but since they are my own children it's hard to call it "contributing", especially since I'm enjoying the extra time with them).

We didn't get many pictures of the opening but if you're ever in Berlin, stop by the Pomeranza Design Ranch ("Pomeranza" is like the female German equivalent of a yokel).

The Bulkeley Economic Stimulus Plan: Sabine and Janet's Pomeranza Design Ranch, near Helmholtzplatz, opens March 21. Cool old stuff they still make and cool new stuff plus coffee and cake (this is Germany, after all). They're still hustling to get it done.