Author Archives: Liz

Many of you may have noticed my recent absence on the blog. Though most of you may not have. In any case, I’ve been on a bit of a travel bender the past month so free time has been scarce. … Continue reading →

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Last weekend I popped over to Paris for an impromptu reunion with some good friends from my school days at the Sorbonne. As it was only a three-day stay I opted for a carry-on bag, full of layers fit for … Continue reading →

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Today in class one of the boys pulled a book off of a shelf and brought it to me. He flipped through the pages until he came to a depiction of a man and a woman. The figures were sketched … Continue reading →

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I’ve been called a hypochondriac. My knowledge of infectious diseases is impressive, bordering on disturbing, a testament to the obsessive-compulsive disorder I may or may not have—an affliction that has only worsened since I came down with an undiagnosed blood … Continue reading →

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Dear Gerpan, I thought I saw a panda in the park today. I was not wearing my glasses and objects in excess of twenty feet are often difficult to distinguish. I thought that this condition, along with the iterative tick … Continue reading →

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Yesterday in class we played a game where the students drew monsters according to my verbal description of the creature’s features. For example, I started with “the monster has a big head, four eyes, a long tongue,” etc. When it … Continue reading →

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Spring has finally arrived in Berlin and the long-awaited sunshine and much-welcomed warmth have infused the city with a newfound liveliness. Everyone is spending time outdoors, walking around town, relaxing in the park, or sitting outside a café. When I’m … Continue reading →

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One of my favorite things about Berlin is the lively art scene. The city draws artists, or people who fancy themselves artists, from all over the world. Here folks are afforded an incredibly supportive creative community, engaged audiences, and an … Continue reading →

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