Daily Lessons / blog posts

This week, I’m out west visiting my niece and her husband.

They live in one of the most interesting cities in the world.

Sin City…. The Entertainment Capital of the World…  The Marriage Capital of the World… Lost Wages… Read More >

Here I am in Fabulous Las Vegas!

Why is it fabulous?

Because that’s what the sign at the airport says when you get off the plane: Read More >

Welcome to Virginia!

This is where I grew up.

And this is where I come back when it’s time to visit family. Read More >

There are two types of English.

There’s the English in your school books.

And then there’s the English native speakers use. Read More >

Where were you during the crazy days of covid?

I was here in Virginia.

After the initial excitement wore off and I realized I wasn’t going to die, I did what a lot of other Americans did to fill the time… Read More >

Did you know….

There are two types of old?

There’s American old. Read More >

I’m back home!

I’ll be here for the next few weeks.

I’m visiting friends and family. Read More >

Almost Heaven, West Virginia

Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River

Life is old there, older than the trees Read More >

This is interesting…

Did you know, if you’re in London, and you want to fly to the US, it’s cheaper to fly first to Prague?

A lot cheaper! Read More >

I’ve noticed something.

When I fly on some airlines, the captain begins: “Dear passengers…”

And when I fly on other airlines, it’s: “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls…” Read More >