Miscellaneous

“Ahoy” from a rainy Prague.

That’s what sailors say instead of “hi.” 

And this week, I’m living on a boat on the Vltava River, so I feel like a sailor. Read More >

Which do you love more?

Phrasal verbs or visiting the dentist? 

I know, phrasal verbs are confusing. Read More >

Karel was The Big Boss.

I taught English at his company every Tuesday and Thursday. 

And while his employees got group lessons in the conference room, Karel got private lessons in his office.  Read More >

 “What’s that strange sound?”

“It sounds like…”

“Could it be…?”

“Yes, it is — an American accent!” 

Not many Americans in Prague these days.

The city used to be full of them, or rather, full of us. 550,000 visited in 2019.

But not these days. Americans are not allowed into most European countries. Nor the Brazilians, nor the Tanzanians, nor the Mongolians. 

In fact, these days, the streets are empty except for the locals. 

But I’m an exception.

I have something that the other 328 million Americans don’t…

Behind A Closed Door

In October I returned to a very closed Euorpe.

In December I went home for Christmas. Read More >