December 2019 – Berlin Lubells: Stories of Life in Berlin from an American Expat Mom's First Experience Living Abroad

Klimawandel – Climate Change

During our year and a half of living in Berlin, I’ve often scratched my head regarding certain cultural norms. Why aren’t there air conditioners in homes and most businesses, especially with constantly rising temperatures in the summer? Why are so many of the cars here so much smaller? Why do most rental apartments lack aContinueContinue reading “Klimawandel – Climate Change”

Thanksgiving 2019

We had a wonderful week in Berlin sharing Thanksgiving with my in-laws, John and Martha, as well as Sam (Dave’s twin) and his wife Barbara. For Thanksgiving Dinner this year, we went to the Marriott near Potsdamer Platz for a buffet complete with turkey and all of the trimmings. Ben and I agreed our favoriteContinueContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2019”

FKK – Freikörperkultur

Since living in Germany, and even before while visiting here, I have noticed that the Deutsch standards for nudity are quite different than in the US. Perhaps it’s also more evident living in former East Germany, as nudity in the GDR was second nature. Freikörperkultur (free body culture) isn’t about cruising the beach or saunaContinueContinue reading “FKK – Freikörperkultur”