The way we (prefer to) address others is an great example of cultural differences, revealing just how deeply ingrained our ideas of...

Before Mardi Gras swallows us whole for the next seven days, I want to share a small cultural observation—one that caught me off guard...

I recently went to get a smoothie. Nothing special or fancy. The nice lady behind the counter asked me for my name and I told her. She...

Ich war neulich einen Smoothie kaufen. Nix besonderes. Die Dame hinter dem Schalter fragte mich nach meinem Namen und ich antwortete. Sie...

I am fascinated by household items that seem absolutely necessary to some cultures and others have never even heard of them. When I moved...

Whenever I fly home to New Orleans I try to get a glimpse of the city from above if possible. It always helps me ground myself (yeah…I...

- when I first moved to New Orleans over 15 years ago I had no idea how much it would change the trajectory of my life! Chance...