M.L. Tishner's Blog
August 21, 2023
A Deep Dive (No One Asked for) into US Cultural Identity
In those early days of motherhood, I spent a lot of time on European TikTok and what is a popular pastime is roasting Americans. I could do another episode on my very mixed feelings on the subject…but we’re not here to talk about that. What I do want to talk about is a topic that… Continue reading A Deep Dive (No One Asked for) into US Cultural Identity
August 7, 2023
US Stereotypes that DON’T Fit Me
On today’s episode we are going to tackle the second half of my topic concerning US Stereotypes. The last episode, we talked about the stereotypes that fit me and this week we’ll tackle the ones that don’t. Hallöchen, Lieblings. I’m Mari, a sci/fi and fantasy author, who has been living in southern Germany since 2014. … Continue reading US Stereotypes that DON’T Fit Me
July 31, 2023
US Stereotypes that Fit Me
In this episode, I thought I would talk about Like stereotypes…….This topic will be a two-parter, in this episode we’re going to cover stereotypes that DO fit me and in the next one, we’ll cover the ones that DON’T. Naturally there’s a list! I mean that’s what you came here for, right? 1. Americans are… Continue reading US Stereotypes that Fit Me
July 24, 2023
Taking Care of Baby US vs DE
On today’s episode, I want to talk about a few trends in the caring of babies that differ between the US and Germany. This wouldn’t be a… Read more "Taking Care of Baby US vs DE"
July 17, 2023
What Language Will My Kid Speak?
On today’s episode, we’re going to talk about language. Being American-Peruvian married to a German means that any one of three languages are spoken at any given… Read more "What Language Will My Kid Speak?"
July 10, 2023
Will My Kid get US Citizenship?
On today’s episode, we’re going to talk about citizenship….I’m an American living in Germany with a German baby….doesn’t that mean she automatically gets American citizenship….well, it’s a… Read more "Will My Kid get US Citizenship?"
July 3, 2023
I’m Back & Giving Birth in Germany
Whelp. I’m back! Hallöchen, Lieblings. I’m Mari, a sci/fi and fantasy author, who has been living in southern Germany since 2014. It has been a while, right?… Read more "I’m Back & Giving Birth in Germany"
August 1, 2022
Life Update: Pregnancy and House Building
On today’s episode I am going to tell you about the projects I am in the middle of! I will also touch on the heatwave, pregnancy, and… Read more "Life Update: Pregnancy and House Building"
July 11, 2022
Baby Showers – US vs Germany vs Peru
On today’s episode I want to talk about baby showers! I recently came back from the States where my mom threw my husband and I a beautiful… Read more "Baby Showers – US vs Germany vs Peru"
June 27, 2022
US Habits I’ve Unlearned
On today’s episode I want to talk about items that I used in the States but have stopped using since living in Germany. I may have touched… Read more "US Habits I’ve Unlearned"
