Tag Archives: American culture
A Uniquely American Treat – Indian Pudding Posted by Gary Locke on Oct 6, 2016
The most distinctly American recipe may well be for Indian Pudding. I have a group of friends that I share meals with four times a year. The eight of us, four couples, gather at the home of one couple and enjoy laughs, catch up on what’s happening in each other’s lives, and indulge in lengthy…
Jive Talking – The Language of Jazz Posted by Gary Locke on Sep 23, 2016
“Jazz is known all over the world as an American musical art form and that’s it. No America, no jazz.” Arthur (Art) Blakey, aka Abdullah Ibn Buhaina, American jazz drummer and bandleader. Many would argue that jazz is the most quintessential American musical form. Born out of the African American communities in the late 19th…
At the Bookstore – Children’s Literature Posted by Gary Locke on Sep 2, 2016
If you are looking for a specific book, or even just something you’d like to read, it helps to know the various categories that bookstores use for shelving their products. Almost every store has three main categories of books in different locations on the sales floor – Nonfiction, Fiction, and Children’s. You will then find…
Exploring the Biltmore Estate Posted by sasha on Aug 29, 2016
The Biltmore Estate is one of the most famous homes in the United States. This beautiful mansion is a great example of the Gilded Age and is a very popular place to visit. Take a tour of the famous Biltmore Estate in this short video. Then, answer a few questions about it and study the…
At the Bookstore – Nonfiction Posted by Gary Locke on Aug 22, 2016
If you are looking for a specific book, or even just something you’d like to read, it would help to know the various categories that bookstores use for shelving their products. Walk into a typical bookstore and you will always be faced with aisles upon aisles of shelves of books. Some books will…
East Coast Road Trip Video Posted by sasha on Jul 27, 2016
The East Coast of the USA is a great place to travel. There are many famous cities and sites you can visit, and public transportation makes it easy to get around. Explore four iconic American cities on an East Coast road trip – Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. In this short video, explore…
The 4th of July Posted by sasha on Jul 4, 2016
Today is a very important holiday in the United States. On the 4th of July, the country celebrates its Independence Day. All across the country, Americans enjoy time off from work for the holiday. On these days off, people like to spend time with friends and family doing a variety of activities. Learning about the…