Katherine Nichols
@klenichols.bsky.social
"I can understand German as well as the maniac that invented it, but I talk it best through an interpreter." - Mark Twain, A Tramp Abroad
Update: My ballot made it there!
November 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Update: My ballot made it there!
Gas station has us mostly covered though
November 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Gas station has us mostly covered though
Belated Halloween post: we were, in fact, too tired for trick or treating. We did a holiday mash-up with my brother and SIL hiding candy around the house for Kid3 to find. Kid3 and I were the only ones who dressed up 😢
November 1, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Belated Halloween post: we were, in fact, too tired for trick or treating. We did a holiday mash-up with my brother and SIL hiding candy around the house for Kid3 to find. Kid3 and I were the only ones who dressed up 😢
Very American-themed costumes in my family: I recycled my Johnny Lawrence costume (which I’m sure none of the trick or treaters in 🇩🇪 recognized) and my mom in CA was Rosie the Riveter.
November 1, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Very American-themed costumes in my family: I recycled my Johnny Lawrence costume (which I’m sure none of the trick or treaters in 🇩🇪 recognized) and my mom in CA was Rosie the Riveter.
Europapark yesterday was such a wild success, I’m afraid we’ll end up doing nothing for Halloween tonight. So much fun, but sooo tired.
October 31, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Europapark yesterday was such a wild success, I’m afraid we’ll end up doing nothing for Halloween tonight. So much fun, but sooo tired.
Experimenta was completely sold out today, but at least the weather was nice so we could take my brother and SIL to a castle in the Pfalz (Hambacher Schloss this time).
October 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Experimenta was completely sold out today, but at least the weather was nice so we could take my brother and SIL to a castle in the Pfalz (Hambacher Schloss this time).
I’m so tired I read this as Sebastian Lecornu was a guest on this French signing contest, but apparently he’s just doing an interview at 8 o’clock.
October 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I’m so tired I read this as Sebastian Lecornu was a guest on this French signing contest, but apparently he’s just doing an interview at 8 o’clock.
Back at Taco Town today, this time with reinforcements. Kids all had Crunchwraps and devoured them. I had the El Fuego burrito, which was just mildly spicy, but I didn’t opt for jalapeño sauce. They do only use red beans for the burritos though
September 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Back at Taco Town today, this time with reinforcements. Kids all had Crunchwraps and devoured them. I had the El Fuego burrito, which was just mildly spicy, but I didn’t opt for jalapeño sauce. They do only use red beans for the burritos though
🚨This is not a drill🚨There is a new Taco Bell “inspired” restaurant on Kaiserstraße, and it’s GOOD! Price point is a little higher than the Bell though. I hope they are able to stay in business.
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🚨This is not a drill🚨There is a new Taco Bell “inspired” restaurant on Kaiserstraße, and it’s GOOD! Price point is a little higher than the Bell though. I hope they are able to stay in business.
I lent my good rain jacket and rain pants to Kid1 for his school sailing camp on the North Sea, and of course this is the weather for the rest of the week.
September 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I lent my good rain jacket and rain pants to Kid1 for his school sailing camp on the North Sea, and of course this is the weather for the rest of the week.
This was really nice! And congrats to the US in the 4x400 and 4x100!
September 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This was really nice! And congrats to the US in the 4x400 and 4x100!
My weather app says it won’t start until 1, but it’s looking pretty ominous!
September 21, 2025 at 6:58 AM
My weather app says it won’t start until 1, but it’s looking pretty ominous!
Learning about German history in the Weimar Era as an American these days progresses from "oh, that seems familiar" to "oh shit" very quickly
September 14, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Learning about German history in the Weimar Era as an American these days progresses from "oh, that seems familiar" to "oh shit" very quickly
Pickling is weirdly addictive. I could chop vegetables and stuff them into jars all evening.
September 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Pickling is weirdly addictive. I could chop vegetables and stuff them into jars all evening.
Can the weather stay like this forever? Please and thank you
September 6, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Can the weather stay like this forever? Please and thank you
Frankfurt is not Paris, but it’s still pretty nice.
August 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Frankfurt is not Paris, but it’s still pretty nice.
Kid3‘s selection
August 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Kid3‘s selection
We made it to the Held der Steine shop. If you like planes, they have a really big selection. Not so many boats, which is Kid3‘s thing. They also have merch.
August 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We made it to the Held der Steine shop. If you like planes, they have a really big selection. Not so many boats, which is Kid3‘s thing. They also have merch.
We‘re going to Frankfurt for a trip to the LEGO store and Chipotle for Kid3‘s belated birthday present, and it only just dawned on me we could have gone to Paris instead.
August 30, 2025 at 7:57 AM
We‘re going to Frankfurt for a trip to the LEGO store and Chipotle for Kid3‘s belated birthday present, and it only just dawned on me we could have gone to Paris instead.
This either an absolute abomination or sublime, no in between
August 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This either an absolute abomination or sublime, no in between
It was really nice being offline for two days.
August 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It was really nice being offline for two days.
At least it’s a good year for blueberries. Kid3 and I managed to pick about a kilo - enough for cobbler AND blueberry syrup.
August 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
At least it’s a good year for blueberries. Kid3 and I managed to pick about a kilo - enough for cobbler AND blueberry syrup.
Very important day in our Dorf: the Kinderflohmarkt, aka the day everyone tries to get old toys out of the house. The rule is that the kids must be the primary sellers. Here Kid2, well rested from yesterday, is trying to attract buyers.
July 31, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Very important day in our Dorf: the Kinderflohmarkt, aka the day everyone tries to get old toys out of the house. The rule is that the kids must be the primary sellers. Here Kid2, well rested from yesterday, is trying to attract buyers.
Well, Alnatura is at least kind of on the right track here
July 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Well, Alnatura is at least kind of on the right track here