Category Archives: Life in the United States

I’ve been trying to shed a few pounds (lose a little weight) after overindulging (eating too much) over the holidays in December. Maybe that’s why my mind has been turning to (focusing on) food so much lately. When people think … Continue reading →

When you think of California, you think of snow, right? Well, maybe not. But California actually has about 30 ski resorts, vacation places that cater to (is built for; is intended for) skiing (see photo). There is a popular ski … Continue reading →

When Fred (not his real name) turned sixty-five, he retired and did something he had always wanted to do: he returned to school. Fred joined students more than forty years younger than he and began studying for a Master of … Continue reading →

At first glance (when we first look at the situation), Walter Samaszko, Jr. did not appear to be a rich man when he died a few months ago in Carson City, Nevada. He had less than $1,200 in his bank … Continue reading →

New York’s subway system – one of the world’s largest and busiest – was part of a grand (big and impressive) plan that would make it possible for anyone living in the greater New York area (in and around New … Continue reading →

One of the most well-known symbols (images representative) of Christmas is the Christmas tree. The Christmas tree in the U.S. that gets the most attention each year is the one at the Rockefeller Center in New York City. Each year … Continue reading →

The most popular album (record; collection of songs) of 2011 in the United States was the British singer Adele’s “21.” You’ve probably heard of Adele and her impressive (amazing; awesome) voice. You probably did not know that the second most … Continue reading →

Hope. Joy. Peace. These are significant (important, meaningful) words for those of us who remember, and often retell, the traditional Christmas story. Admittedly (saying something that is true), hope, joy, and peace can be difficult to find today. Sometimes, however, … Continue reading →