Category Archives: Life in the United States

Hiking — taking a long, vigorous (using a lot of energy) walk in the mountains or country (away from cities and towns) — is popular in many countries. Every year many people leave their homes for trails, or paths, which will … Continue reading →

Fundraisers are a part of many schoolchildren’s lives, but a new law that took affect in July puts major restrictions (limitations) on what can be sold. Fundraisers are efforts to earn money for a specific project or group. In U.S. … Continue reading →

There are many laws in the U.S. that are intended to (have the purpose of) protect workers (people with a job). But there are also laws to protect people who are applying for (asking for; trying to get) jobs, including … Continue reading →

The mysterious moving rocks of Racetrack Playa have puzzled (been impossible to understand or explain) scientists for nearly 100 years. A playa is a dry lake. The water that used to fill Racetrack Playa evaporated (disappeared into the air) many … Continue reading →

Growing up, I enjoyed playing board games, games you play with other people on a board, usually a hard piece of thick paper or wood with pictures, words, or drawings on it. I liked playing popular games like Monopoly, a … Continue reading →

There are several paths (ways) to become a citizen of the United States, most of them requiring many years of waiting and, often, a bit of luck. I think the most difficult path – one I do not recommend – … Continue reading →

A few weeks, a tired bike rider pulled alongside (close by) me and said, “Thanks, man. I’m not sure I could have made it without your help.” He and I had been riding into a strong wind coming from the ocean. He … Continue reading →

Did you break this lamp? No. Who ate these cookies? Not me. Where is your homework? My dog ate it. We all want our children to be truthful (honest; not telling lies). Let George Washington, not Pinocchio, be your teaching … Continue reading →

Alaska is known for many things: cold weather, beautiful scenery, and, of course, giant cabbages. Giant cabbages?!  That’s right. If you want to find a 130-pound (59-kilogram) cabbage, visit Alaska. If you’re in the mood for (feel like eating) some … Continue reading →

Do you suffer from (have, like a disease) FOMO? Many people do. FOMO is an acronym (a word made up of the first letters of several words) for Fear Of Missing Out. To miss out on something is to not … Continue reading →