Jon Tilley
@jtilley80.bsky.social
American living in Baden-Württemberg. Husband. Father. MBA. Internationalist. Learning to write. Learning to be German.
http://untillblog.blogspot.com/
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Quote with your favo(u)rite film and album from the year you were born.
November 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Quote with your favo(u)rite film and album from the year you were born.
Die Losung für den Reformationstag: "Einen andern Grund kann niemand legen außer dem, der gelegt ist, welcher ist Jesus Christus."
Happy Reformation Day!
Happy Reformation Day!
October 31, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Die Losung für den Reformationstag: "Einen andern Grund kann niemand legen außer dem, der gelegt ist, welcher ist Jesus Christus."
Happy Reformation Day!
Happy Reformation Day!
Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Alice in Chains.
October 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Alice in Chains.
When I was a baby, my Mom cross stitched this Jim Elliot quote, which, sadly, I lost track of. She and my dad came and visited me this weekend and surprised me by re-framing it. I'll hang it in my home office, when I have one. It's one of my treasures.
October 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
When I was a baby, my Mom cross stitched this Jim Elliot quote, which, sadly, I lost track of. She and my dad came and visited me this weekend and surprised me by re-framing it. I'll hang it in my home office, when I have one. It's one of my treasures.
It's hard for me not to get sad in the Fall as the days get darker. In a way, it's an act of discipline to find joy in the amazing colors God offers at this time. I got to do that on a walk with my wife today. I do love this piece of Earth where I get to live. I hope you saw some amazing colors too.
October 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It's hard for me not to get sad in the Fall as the days get darker. In a way, it's an act of discipline to find joy in the amazing colors God offers at this time. I got to do that on a walk with my wife today. I do love this piece of Earth where I get to live. I hope you saw some amazing colors too.
My youngest daughter's reading has meant that we take a deep dive into some serious historical research.
October 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
My youngest daughter's reading has meant that we take a deep dive into some serious historical research.
This @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social G-File is excellent and worth reading: thedispatch.com/newsletter/g...
October 19, 2025 at 11:44 AM
This @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social G-File is excellent and worth reading: thedispatch.com/newsletter/g...
Cubs fans right now:
October 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Cubs fans right now:
If you're looking for a good book to read, can I recommend "I Cheerfully Refuse," by Leif Enger? One of the most hopefully post-apocalyptic stories you'll come across. www.leifenger.com/i-cheerfully...
October 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
If you're looking for a good book to read, can I recommend "I Cheerfully Refuse," by Leif Enger? One of the most hopefully post-apocalyptic stories you'll come across. www.leifenger.com/i-cheerfully...
What poster did you have hanging in your room as a kid?
September 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
What poster did you have hanging in your room as a kid?
Of all that's been written about this week's horrific murder, I'm with @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social's Nick Catoggio. thedispatch.com/newsletter/b...
September 13, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Of all that's been written about this week's horrific murder, I'm with @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social's Nick Catoggio. thedispatch.com/newsletter/b...
Halfway to 90 as of today. Maybe the Geburtstagsvesper from my in-laws will help me go the distance. 🍇🍷 Prost everyone! Deeply grateful for each of my years.
September 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Halfway to 90 as of today. Maybe the Geburtstagsvesper from my in-laws will help me go the distance. 🍇🍷 Prost everyone! Deeply grateful for each of my years.
Our creative local gelato shop made pumpkin-seed ice cream and it is UH-MAZE-ING. Pairs well with dark chocolate.
September 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Our creative local gelato shop made pumpkin-seed ice cream and it is UH-MAZE-ING. Pairs well with dark chocolate.
Back from the States and so happy to see my Swabian wife again. She had a proper Naturtrüb ready, which we enjoyed on the porch. How are y'all doing?
September 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Back from the States and so happy to see my Swabian wife again. She had a proper Naturtrüb ready, which we enjoyed on the porch. How are y'all doing?
Bayern look like they have red jerseys that turn white when they sweat.
August 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Bayern look like they have red jerseys that turn white when they sweat.
Finally got to the Biergarten today! Prost, everyone.
August 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Finally got to the Biergarten today! Prost, everyone.
True story (H/T @nancyfrench.bsky.social)
August 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
True story (H/T @nancyfrench.bsky.social)
What perfect albums came out when you were 16*
* No retrospective cool (or cancellations). Albums that were in the house that you actively purchased and listened to
* No retrospective cool (or cancellations). Albums that were in the house that you actively purchased and listened to
August 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
What perfect albums came out when you were 16*
* No retrospective cool (or cancellations). Albums that were in the house that you actively purchased and listened to
* No retrospective cool (or cancellations). Albums that were in the house that you actively purchased and listened to
My town put together an exhibit telling stories of refugees living here. Thrilled that my friend Yashar got to tell his story as part of it. I love especially his musings about "Heimat."
July 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
My town put together an exhibit telling stories of refugees living here. Thrilled that my friend Yashar got to tell his story as part of it. I love especially his musings about "Heimat."
I'm from before the Internet.
June 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I'm from before the Internet.
The benchmark of church pulpits. This should be standard.
June 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The benchmark of church pulpits. This should be standard.
There are things that make life worth living. One of them is the fresh peppermint ice cream from my gelato shop.
June 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
There are things that make life worth living. One of them is the fresh peppermint ice cream from my gelato shop.
Update: My wife took the fresh strawberries and made jam.
June 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Update: My wife took the fresh strawberries and made jam.