by Scot Shumski | Nov 9, 2019 | Germany
I recall reading somewhere about a spouse stationed in Deutschland who found herself back in America for a visit. She was driving along the interstate and realized she was doing 100 m.p.h. She was shocked because she wasn’t trying to speed. Before living here...
by Scot Shumski | Oct 2, 2019 | Germany
Spoiler Alert…..the Munich Oktoberfest takes place primarily in September. So if you are planning to do Oktoberfest in Munich, keep that nugget in mind. The day before we went to Oktoberfest it was beautiful. It was sunny and 75 degrees. One of my friends...
by Scot Shumski | Sep 11, 2019 | Germany
Prior to arriving in DE I had a system for rubbish in my car. Upon arrival at my destination, I would remove any garbage that had accumulated during the errand and deposit at a receptacle where I exited my vehicle (I eschew trash bags in vehicles unless the road...
by Scot Shumski | Sep 10, 2019 | Germany
Ahh…the weekly girl scout and cub scout meeting…probably the moment on post where I most feel like I’m back living in the United States. I have no idea how I don’t see any of the 10,000 American minivans I see on post, when I’m driving...
by Scot Shumski | Jul 22, 2019 | Germany
The Autobahn whispers to you, ‘drive me’. The Toyota Sienna whispers back, ‘okay, but not too fast’. So one of the perks of being a United States military family who has a permanent change of station from the United States to Deutschland is...