An Ami, I intentionally expatriated to Germany in 2006; recently divorced, I write about my experiences redefining womanhood and motherhood in this fremd land. Travel, running, and fun German words are all in the mix.
Interest: parenting third culture kids, expat life, Germany, European travel
About me: An Ami, I intentionally expatriated to Germany in 2006; recently divorced, I write about my experiences redefining womanhood and motherhood in this fremd land. Travel, running, and fun German words are all in the mix.
Getting Naked in Germany No stereotype about the Germs holds more true than that of the Teutonic fondness for nudity. Kids here run around without bathing suits until just before puberty, after which there’s about a five year period where disrobing is done in … Continue reading →... Mon, 20 May 2013 21:13:17
Fly Away Friday: Leipzig Got lost on my run this morning and landed here. Very appropriate, considering the interviews I’ve been doing here in Leipzig, though I’m glad it’s 2013 and I didn’t have to worry about visiting the interrogation cells. Sometimes I forget … Continue reading →... Fri, 17 May 2013 19:08:58
Disconnectedness I know I don’t post *all* that frequently, but Jesus, these last two weeks have been rough ones for this here old blog. First, there was the very intentional disconnect I made when going to the south of France to … Continue reading →... Sun, 05 May 2013 21:16:47
5 Things I Learned in France 1. A change in landscape is always the best start to a change in perspective. Especially when the landscape looks like this: 2. The benefits of virtual connectedness are over-rated. Along those lines: literally connected people do not get the … Continue reading →... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:24:10