Mamamelch
I'm a midwestern girl with a European heart. I am a PhD Candidate in Medical Anthropology, Wife, Mom, Blogger, Knitter, and vegetarian, among other things. I write from the heart, which is very easy to find on my sleeve anyway. I am always choosing my own adventure away from the norm whenever possible.
MY BLOGS
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Midwestern Berliners
http://midwesternberliners.blogspot.com/
Living in Berlin, Germany for a year changed our whole perspective. Our little family of 4 is back in the Midwest now and choosing our own adventure as we go along. Join us.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 137 )
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Jealousy
My husband is jealous of Alexander Skarsgard. Yes, you read that right, my husband is jealous of Alexander Skarsgard the gorgeous actor of True Blood fame. It... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
What I Mean When I Say I'm Busy
No, this is not some snarky post about how I'm actually not busy and I just don't want to hang out with you. This is an actual post chronicling the busy life o... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Just...
Business Insider Article Stereotypes are not evidence! "So what women are being criticized for–using ‘just’ when they make requests–is not a form of excessive... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Listen To Your Mother Essay 2015
You can now watch a video of me reading my Listen To Your Mother essay on stage at our first ever Evansville Listen To Your Mother show: If you'd rather read th... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mayzie Faye is 5!!
5 years ago today, I became a mother to 2 girls. My waters broke at 2am and the contractions were already 5 mins apart and very strong. Read more
Posted on 09 July 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Happiness
I was recently interviewed for a program that I am very passionate about: Project Reveal! (The video of the episode will be posted later.) The topic was... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
13 Year Cycle
13 years ago I lived in Bloomington, Indiana. I was working as a waitress/bartender at ChiChi's Mexican Restaurant. I walked or took the bus to work and... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Morphing of the Ugly Cry
Last night I finally got around to watching the Book Theif. I had been wanting to see it for a while, and my MIL just so happened to have it on her DVR while... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Kicking It Old School
I am a strong intelligent and beautiful woman on my good days. I wonder what my life would be like if I had made different choices sometimes. I hear my phon... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
I Get to Be There
I am still on a post-Listen To Your Mother HIGH from Saturday night and I'm losing my voice. I wanted to share the essay that I read on stage to a packed house... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mommy's Medicine
"Are those vitamins?" Mayzie inquires one rushed school-day morning. I ponder my answer as I hold my pills in my hand and look at Mayzie now 4 and Annika now... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
What I've Been up To...
I'm not even going to apologize for not posting more, because...well...LIFE happens. I've been busy working with my friend Katharine McKinney to bring Listen... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
This Year I Will
These are my goals for the year 2015. 1. Teach a class at the University of Evansville 2. Officially form an LLC for The Doula Group of Evansville 3. Continue t... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
This Magic Christmas
I used to hate Christmas. I used to hate being shuffled between families back and forth, as is the plight of every child with divorced parents. I hated it. Read more
Posted on 24 December 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Snow Day
Oh southern Indiana, you gotta love it. Last night we got about 3" of snow which translated to early morning phone calls from superintendent's letting us know... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
What's Up?
Hey there. I promise I didn't forget about you lovely readers. Things are in motion, and moving quickly at that right now. Yes, I'm on the job market. Read more
Posted on 27 October 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Improving Birth Rally: 9/1/14 in Evansville, IN
Labor Day Monday September 1, 2014: Inaugural Rally to Improve Birth in Evansville, IndianaJoin us from 10am-noon at the Four Freedoms Monument on the Riverfron... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Of Vomit & Barium
Our two adorable children figured out the sick role very quickly. They know when they are sick that I'm going to dote on them and that all responsibility... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Post-PhD Syndrome
I went to see the doctor recently due to some of the following symptoms. This was my diagnosis. Symptoms: extreme fatigue, lethargy, complete lack of... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Things Happened
So it has a been a while since I posted, but I assure you that is because lots of things have been happening. No, I will not talk about the ubiquitous... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION