When I was a kid, my mother would sing old songs. One of my favorites was a Gershwin tune: You like potato and I like potahto You like tomato and I like tomahto Potato, potahto, tomato, tomahto. Let’s call the… Read More ›
Slovakia
May 1st: Labor Day
Someone once asked me why the United States doesn’t celebrate Labor Day on May 1st “like the rest of the world”. Then I didn’t know the answer – I still don’t. I’ll take a guess. Labor Day is, at least… Read More ›
3 Days in the Tatras Mountains of Slovakia
When Igor and Vlasta ask us to go to the Tatras Mountains, we pack. What better way to see the central region of Slovakia than thru the eyes, and with the support, of two locals. I had read an editorial… Read More ›
“Meet me at Korzo”: A Slovak Tradition
My parents met at a grange hall dance. I’ve heard the story a hundred times. It was March 13th, a Friday night. Whenever a Friday the 13th rolled around, my mother reminded me once more what a lucky day it… Read More ›
Old Town Bratislava
Castle over Bratislava Some of our friends may visit us but most won’t. It’s not that they don’t want to; they just can’t find us. And those who are geographically astute are thinking “Why Bratislava?” Frankly, this lack of tourist respect is… Read More ›
The World In Between 