Arts & Culture

– Manuscript – An effort called the Welcome Blanket project aims to help refugees by giving them hand-made blankets. The project has grown over the years. Recently, Welcome Blanket showed at least 86 blankets at the Heritage Mill Museum in Winooski, Vermont. The blankets were made by people who sewed, crocheted and knitted them. The person who made the blanket then … [Read more...] about In Vermont, Handmade Blankets Welcome Refugees, Immigrants

– Manuscript – In the Caucasus Mountains nation of Georgia, dumpling-eating is a serious activity. "I'm not Georgian, but the first rule I learnt when I came to Georgia was how to eat khinkali," says Sergei Shirinsky. He says he is now a dumpling expert. Georgian khinkali is a national symbol and source of pride. It is usually filled with a mix of raw ground beef and … [Read more...] about How to Eat Dumplings in Georgia

– Manuscript – For many years, skateboarding was considered an activity for young rebels or drug users in city streets, schoolgrounds and public parks. Those days are long gone. Skateboarding, which has Indigenous roots connected to surfing, is now an Olympic sport. There are many skateboarding competitions held across the United States and other countries. Recently, … [Read more...] about A Stamp of Approval for Skateboarding in America

– Manuscript – Britain continues preparations for the ceremony to recognize the rule of a new king. The coronation, or crowning, of King Charles III is set for May 6. His wife Camilla will be crowned queen also. The last time Britain coronated a ruler was June 2, 1953, when 27-year-old Queen Elizabeth II was crowned. Her son Charles’ coronation comes almost 70 years … [Read more...] about What to Expect at the Coronation of British King Charles III

– Manuscript – Anyone who has learned a foreign language knows how uncomfortable the experience can be. But learning a new language is also enjoyable, meaningful and humorous. The play “English” explores those ideas and more. The comedy is about four Iranian students in an upper-level English class preparing to take the TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language. … [Read more...] about Play Explores Humor, Complexity of Learning English