It’s been two years since I fist arrived in the US. It’s been a fascinating and, at times, tiring journey […]
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The Gun Culture: Part V “It’s an Arms Race”
Last Saturday I was reminded by the local paper of the two-year memorial of Jeanetta Riley’s death at the Sanpdoint […]
Coffee Habits: Amercia vs Holland
THE RITUAL OF COFFEE DRINKING is very particular to a culture. Argentinians and Italians down their espresso standing up at tall tables in a three-minute pit stop. Colombians drink small cups of sugar with some strong coffee, no milk. Australians….
The U.S. Freedom of Character
One of the things I like best about living in the United States is being able to explore my character […]
An Immigrant’s Guide to Becoming an American Citizen – overeat and overreact
The White House is urging legal immigrants to attain citizenship, so we came up with helpful tips to move the […]
4th Of July Celebration, Sandpoint
Last year I experienced my first Independence Day celebration in Los Alamitos, California. I remember feeling confused and a little […]
Marjolein Goes to America 