I'm part German. All my grandparents on my mother's side of the family are full blooded German. I was, however, born in the US. And yes, my name a Das Capschen described translates "broad meadow."
If I'm sick, I boil pine needles in a pot on the stove. It might sound like an odd drink, but the needles are packed chock full of vitamin C. It really helps the symptoms. Look it up.
I wish I could have got into the fandom when it first come out. I'm a late-comer. I love changelings and that art is awesome. I have relatives from Orlando who worked at the Epcot Disney world. Welcome to the herd.