Tag Archives: culture

Culture shock.

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Let me begin by saying that I apologize in advance about the mood of this post. I experienced a major cultural shock today. I would say that after living here for 21 years nothing should shock me anymore, but oh … Continue reading →

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Things which will help me tolerate Autumn…

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

I use the word tolerate, just because Autumn takes me to a very long and dreary Michigan winter, otherwise I would say I love Autumn-it is my favorite season. I compare it to a beautiful woman, who may not be … Continue reading →

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I go mad for MadMen!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

….Set in the 60′s in New York is a show about an advertising agency with a main character, brilliantly played by Jon Hamm, who is leading a double life. Dick Whitman is the real man and Don Draper is the … Continue reading →

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Dream Up!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

Detroit -  The Motorcity, The Heartbeat of America! …..and this week it’s celebrating the 16th anniversary of the Woodward Dream Cruise! For some of you who don’t know anything about this event here is a piece of history: Woodward Ave … Continue reading →

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The Best of Detroit!

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Yesterday we finally visited the Worlds Oldest Jazz Club and saw with our own eyes and heard with our own ears what many Detroiters already saw and heard! Ladies and Gentlemen…here is the Baker’s Keyboard Lounge! They first opened their … Continue reading →

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Cuban Dinner – Mmmmm What’s that smell !?!!!! Part I.

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Sometimes I think that I love food more than I love X-E-S,(oops did I just say this out loud, shhhhhhhhhhh, please don’t tell anyone, especially my hubby. I had to be creative in writing too because there is a huge … Continue reading →

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You know you are a super geek when….

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

…..instead of going shopping for shoes in Vegas you are going shopping for rare books! Just take a look at my find!!!!! Notice the price tag?! I still think it’s totally worth paying $9200 for the first edition of one … Continue reading →

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Tovarish Brezhnev vs. President Clinton.

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

A few weeks ago WordPress asked us to Describe our first encounter with a celebrity. I was not ready then between Mother’s Day, Victory’s Day and my birthday.  I could not concentrate on any celebrities, but now I think it’s time … Continue reading →

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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly or Welcome to America!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Whoever reads my blog knows that this is my 20th anniversary in USA. I decided to go back and to see how Americanized I have become. What are the good, the bad and the ugly habits I’ve picked up over the … Continue reading →

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My Italy…… in 4 days!

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

I’ve always had a soft spot for Italy. I think it started back when, as a little girl, I was sitting in front of my black and white TV watching San Remo music festival, wishing to break free and run … Continue reading →

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