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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Mamavation
This is it. This is my commitment to run 500 miles by the end of the year. There are 44 weeks left in the year. That means I need to average 11.36 miles per... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Perspective
It has been unusually warm for February, which has been especially nice for me since I tend to get the February winter blues about now. When the days are brigh... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Before He Was My Dad
Mama Kat asked: Share an old picture of a parent or grandparent…who were they back then? This was my Dad sometime between 1972 and 1978. He was married to my... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Grad School Mommy Part 2: There Are Some Perks
I started out this series on a bit of a sour note, by listing some of the bad parts about being a graduate student with children. Read more
Posted on 19 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Drum Roll Please...
I am so very excited to announce that I have been chosen as a cast member for Indianapolis' Inaugural Listen to Your Mother show. LTYM is a national series of... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Grad Student/Mommy Part 1: Sometimes It Sucks
I am not the first person to attempt this whole Mama PhD thing. In fact, there's a really great anthology of essays about motherhood with that exact title: Mam... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Trifecta: Dwell
Some days I am more philosophical than others. Some days I dwell on the constructed nature of Culture turning the idea over and over in my mind until it... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Memories Captured
Some weeks seem stitched together with a thousand tiny memories that I want to hold in my heart forever and ever. The big memories are wonderful and fun and... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
LTYM-Skype Audition
Well, today is the big day that I get to audition for the Indianapolis Production of LTYM. I'm sooo very excited to read my essay in front of the producers... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
How to Roll a Cousin Burrito
Step 1: Put all the cousins in the center of the blanket. Step 2: Grab one side of the blanket, either side is fine. Step 3: Cover cousins with blanket and... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Happy This Week
1. RIO. Andy took the kids to the library on Sunday and brought back the movie Rio. Our girls have wanted to watch it every day this week and I have let them... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Inspired by Pinterest--A Mama Kat Writing Prompt
Pinterest inspires me to be creative, crafty, fit and funky and it is one of my current addictions. A friend and I like to joke that we aren't sure how graduat... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Wordless Wednesday: A Family Day at Audubon State Park
Posted on 06 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Frustrating...Money...
Is there anything as frustrating as watching my husband squirm in his chair while doing our taxes at the computer? He keeps letting out these horribly long... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Rumor Mill
Rumors can be academic currency, and here I'm playing with that idea at a party of anthropology graduate students in my completed screenplay. Read more
Posted on 01 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
5 Facts About Us.
This week I'm linking up again with Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop. I love me some Mama Kat, and I especially love that she loves her some Roo @ NiceGirlNotes... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Unexpected Cologne
Cologne, Germany is one of my favorite places. It could be that the biggest proportion of people with my maiden name come from that area. Read more
Posted on 29 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION