The little Devil is officially gone! On Sunday 17th of April 2016 our Rose was baptised in the Dominican St Mary Magdalen Church in Berkeley. Our preparations included filling out a form and attending a baptismal class. There was no problem with us not having a church wedding, and the sacrament… Read more »
Since going in the stores isn’t as easy with the stroller, (plus Rose always wakes up when we enter the buildings), I do a lot of window shopping these days. Here are some of my discoveries from our neighborhood! When I saw this poster I did not get it. Reading to… Read more »
I wish you a Happy Easter, straight from Napa Valley, popular for its Californian wineries. They reminded me of the time spent studying abroad in Southern France. This time we did not taste any wine, but we did spend a nice day in the city named St Helena.. Before today’s trip… Read more »
We have been living in Berkeley for almost six months. We are quite content, but I must admit an outing to San Francisco is always a nice option for me. I really like the air and the nature here, but our neighbours have chickens in their frontyards, and I have been stopped on… Read more »
In the US there is no special holiday honoring Women (although the first national Women’s Day celebrations were held in 1909 in New York). If a man brings flowers on March 8th, a nice gesture would not be easily understood. I won’t even mention giving chocolates; does anyone still bring… Read more »
Today, let me invite you to Saul’s Deli, a popular restaurant in the hippie Gourmet Ghetto. It is a region of many tasty restaurants and charming shops. Most offer organic products delivered from nearby farms and crops. Saul’s Deli offers Jewish cuisine, and the place itself resembles (but does not emulate) similar… Read more »
The 50th NFL final is now behind us. It was already my third live finale. Although calories do not count on Super Bowl Sunday, we did not have many beers, chips or burgers, as we opted for rice crackers with salsa and guacamole, salad and chicken curry over rice pilaf. 🙂 Every… Read more »
Rose will be nine months this week. She is crawling full speed, smiling a lot and absorbing her surroundings. Everything seems to be interesting for her, and she simply must touch everything. She is especially keen on exploring our dishwasher and fridge, but fortunately she still sleeps peacefully in the… Read more »
In one month the Academy Awards ceremony is taking place. In the US I can see it without missing my sleep and without searching for a specific channel with live broadcast. Usually, it is shown on nationwide TV. However, this year I am not sure if I’ll watch the gala. You… Read more »
Today, I put down a subjective ad hoc list of some American facts. ★ In the US, checks are still used. At the beginning it seemed to me a bit old-fashioned, but after a while, I noticed that it actually makes it easier to pay a private party for services,… Read more »
