November 2018 – Berlin Lubells: Stories of Life in Berlin from an American Expat Mom's First Experience Living Abroad

Thanksgiving in Berlin

As with every year since we’ve been an item, I’ve spent Thanksgiving with my in-laws. This year was no exception. John and Martha, Dave’s folks, as well as his brother, Sam, and future sister-in-law, Barbara, arrived the day before in order to spend the holiday together. With trips to the school for a party, museums,ContinueContinue reading “Thanksgiving in Berlin”

Safety

People ask us if we feel more or less safe here in Berlin. In Germany. I do. Hopefully not blindly. While there have been a few cell phones taken from coat pockets left in cloak rooms in our older son’s school, it doesn’t compare to the sinking feeling of sadness and fear that I feelContinueContinue reading “Safety”

Fall Break – Crete

Winters in Berlin are cold, dark and grey. As a coping strategy, we have decided to spend each school break in a locale that is warmer and sunnier than Germany. Over the fall break, we spent a week in Rethymno, Crete, Greece. Days, which were warmer than the seasonal norm, were spent eating Greek delicacies,ContinueContinue reading “Fall Break – Crete”

Mustard

It’s the color of the season. And it’s everywhere in Berlin. Even the trees and the BVG trams are in fashion! Have you noticed this trend in your home town? Has it also become popular in the US this fall? I’ve been noticing it a lot lately and have even bought some mustard colored clothesContinueContinue reading “Mustard”