Category Archives: Life in the United States

Some call it a prank (a trick you play on someone to make them look silly). Others call it an urban legend (something many believe although it may not be true). I say it’s both. One thing is certain: it … Continue reading →

Fifty years ago, about 250,000 people – mostly black, but also white, Asian American, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American – gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to demonstrate (protest or support) for civil rights. The March on … Continue reading →

With the economic downturn (decline) over the past few years, we’ve heard stories of people losing their jobs, losing their homes, and losing their way of life (how they live and their pattern of life). Imagine that happening to an … Continue reading →

In 2009, Will Dean, a Brit (informal term for someone from Great Britain) studying at the Harvard Business School, had an idea for a new company. His idea was to create a competition (contest) modeled on (based on; following the … Continue reading →

Kevin Russ is a modern nomad. Nomads, who can be found in many countries, are people who do not have a permanent home, who move from one place to another. Some move so they can find food for themselves or … Continue reading →

August is a month for vacations in many parts of the world, so this would be a good time to test your knowledge on the requirements for visiting the United States from another country. See how well you do on … Continue reading →

It’s Saturday morning, and I drop onto (ride down to from a street) the San Gabriel River Bike Trail. In the distance, about 20 miles (32 km) away, the San Gabriel Mountains hide behind southern California’s summer haze (dust, moisture … Continue reading →

After work today, I’m slapping on (putting on quickly and without care) my helmet (hard hat worn for safety while riding a bicycle or motorcycle), jumping on my hog (slang for motorcycle), and riding 1,300 miles (2,100 kilometers) to Sturgis, South … Continue reading →

Today, I’m very happy to welcome a guest blogger: Abbe Skones. Abbe is a former (in the past) ESL teacher in Los Angeles and has worked as a Spanish-language translator. Unlike Jeff, Warren, and me, Abbe is a native of … Continue reading →