Category: Cultural explorations

Someone asked me recently if I was excited and looking forward to Christmas. To be honest the question threw me off a little. I had to look deep inside and admit that no, I wasn’t excited nor looking forward…

With only two weeks left until the new year, I found myself contemplating my resolutions for 2024. What changes could I make to get in better shape and stay healthy? Maybe wearing a gadget to measure…

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been having all sorts of conversations with my friends, and one topic that kept resurfacing was the culture shock one experiences when moving from one place to another…

Here we are, in December, with less than a month until the start of a new year. How exciting is that? Or not? It doesn’t matter which side of the fence you’re on at the moment – trust me, I’ve been on both sides…

As the buzz of our recent holiday fades away, I’m kicking back and reflecting on the myriad of Thanksgiving experiences that have spiced up my time in the Western New York community…

As the scent of Thanksgiving permeates the air, and discussions about turkeys fill our conversations, I’ll take a moment to step into a realm of gratitude, inspired by Carla Becker’s uplifting journey of 23 days of…

Hey wanderlust enthusiasts and fellow adventure-seekers! Buckle up because I’m about to spill the tea on my recent mini vacation! After only a day back in the daily grind, my vacation mood had dissipated…

For this Sunday post, I’ve decided to explore the spooktacular origins and rich history of Halloween. So grab your pumpkin-flavored coffee, settle in, and get ready to read! With its mix of spine-chilling fun…

What a gorgeous day to show Mutsumi, who is visiting from Japan, the wonders of Niagara Falls!