Daily Lessons / blog posts

Yesterday, I visited my mother.

She lives in an assisted living home because a few years ago she had a stroke and now she needs help taking care of herself.

Her helpers are mostly immigrants. Read More >

Yesterday, I went to church with my dad.

I usually skip.

But yesterday, I thought, why not? Read More >

Speak English!

According to research, speaking English makes you more extroverted.

And being extroverted means you’re more outgoing, less shy, more chatty, you meet more people, make more friends… Read More >

“Français ou Anglais?” asked the stewardess.

The woman sitting next to me said “Un peu” (a little) in a very American accent.

But when she tried to order a Coke with ice, she forgot a word and quickly switched back to English. Read More >

I’m home for the holidays!

On the plane, they wished us “Seasons Greetings.”

If you haven’t noticed, in the US and much of the West, there’s a war on the word “Christmas.” Read More >

Tis the season for Christmas parties.

All around Prague, restaurants are full of people gathering for dinners and events.

Vig Village will do the same, but online, this Saturday. Read More >

This week, we’re talking about beauty.

I’ve given you my opinions.

I say beauty is not in the eye of the beholder. Read More >

This week, we’re talking about beauty.

Have you heard that expression before?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Read More >

What does every old man say?

“When I was a kid…”

And then you can choose: Read More >

I don’t know how it happened.

But I managed to return from Asia with only one pair of socks and three pairs of underwear.

So yesterday, I went to the mall. Read More >