Autumn is here. Its presence means colorful leaves are all around. At every turn one can spot gourds and winter squashes, and pumpkins. Pumpkins appear on the covers of newspapers, food packages, and store decorations. In “The View,” hosts encourage viewers to send in pictures of Pumpkins. During “The Today… Read more »
Move to another country, get married, buy new furniture, cook a four course dinner and throw the best party ever – are some of the suggestions of the American blogger and author of hit – clip I Quit, that should be accomplished before one hits thirty. A few of them… Read more »
Last Sunday we went to the XXth annual Portland Polish Festival. I must admit that after nearly two months in the U.S., I really enjoyed akiełbasa with bigos. Organizers prepared well for Polish and American guests. From conversations, I learned that the Polish community in Oregon is not as vibrant as it… Read more »
– Do you know how hot it is today? – a stranger asked me recently while I was crossing the street. – I think it is about eighty – I replied, but I was a little afraid of his reaction. What a pleasant surprise to discover that, according to him, I was really… Read more »
On September 18, America celebrates National Cheeseburger Day. The temptation of a beef sandwich interspersed with pickles, lettuce and tomato lurks here at every step. Drive-in restaurants are very popular, and unlike in Poland they do not belong mostly to McDonald’s, but to many fast food chains. Legend has it… Read more »
I have been invited to a Ladies’ night out. We are not going bowling. We are not going to the movies, or even for a drink. Honing our shooting skills is on the menu tonight. I’ve never even had a gun in my hand. I remember, years back, my parents… Read more »
Just as about 50,000 people cross the border daily between Washington and Oregon states, we drove last week across the border for a few days Wikipedia says that the state of Oregon is known for its frequent rain, however the sunny weather did not let us down. This made me very happy,… Read more »
After a long 10-hour flight, I find myself in front of an American customs officer; he stamps my passport without batting an eye. Walking out of immigration I see Dean waiting for me with seven roses. He might not know that in Poland it is considered a lucky number. Later… Read more »
