Last Sunday we went to explore Seattle. Due to the frequent drizzle, it is also known as the Rainy City. This time the city was covered in a rare snow, so hats and gloves were more handy than umbrellas.Seattle is situated on a lake and at the mouth of the ocean…. Read more »
At the Super Bowl game, Seattle Seahawks did not give Denver Broncos any chances to win. For the first time in the history, Seahawks became the NFL champions. I am attaching a photo from today’s frenzy parade in Seattle, which I watched courtesy of local TV. The trophy is held by Richard Sherman, one of the most popular… Read more »
Despite being fluent in English, in the U.S. I encounter interesting linguistic challenges. Some relate to my non- American accent. When at a coffee chain, I am getting used to hearing “coffee for Hannah“. It is very nice feeling when I manage to buy it under my proper name.Today, when talking on… Read more »
In Chicago winter has hit fiercely. In California catholic priests pray for rain, and in Bellevue it rains almost every day. However, regardless of the weather, the majority of Americans will stop and watch American fotball. I see now many teams banners hung at the shops, and TV presenters wear… Read more »
New Year’s is just around the corner, and in the United States holidays sales are everywhere you go. I am enjoying the beautiful weather and picturesque sunsets. As I am not far from Hollywood, I decided to review a few American films that had their premiere in 2013. Yesterday we… Read more »
Dear readers, Best Christmas wishes from California. There will probably be no snow, (the last was here half a century ago), but so far we had borsch with dumplings and poppy-seed cake. Polka Deli saved our Christmas Eve, although I did prepare the traditional Polish vegetable salad. In the pantry I still have special… Read more »
I am publishing this entry late, as I recently had to cope with nagging dental issues that knocked me out for a while. My wisdom teeth wanted to come in, but there was no room; as a result, I was able to experience the American health care system first hand…. Read more »
Holiday Season it is only the beginning of December and yet the festive season is quite present. Every fourth Thursday of November Thanksgiving, the feast of ‘thanksgiving to God for the fruits of the earth’’ is celebrated in the US. The roots of this tradition are religious and date back to the… Read more »
I put together the memories of recent weeks in a lucky seven California list: ★On Nov. 10 our Big Day took place. The ceremony was secular, but to our request, charming officiant read the piece of biblical Hymn of Love. The Best man, lovely bridesmaids and an adorable flower girl… Read more »
Before we welcome our wonderful wedding guests in California, a few words of our area. One of the candidates running in the current election to the city council defined Bellevue as a “beautiful, diverse world- class community.” Approximately 130, 000 people live here, of about a third of which have Asian… Read more »
