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10 Things Foreigners get Right about Americans

by Julie Hooper, MPH, RDLeave a Comment on 10 Things Foreigners get Right about Americans
10 Things Foreigners get Right about Americans

1. Everything is bigger in Amurica. Buildings, coffee, plates, cars, houses, freeways, lines... 2. Americans LOVE freedom whatever that means. "And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free!" 3. Americans have different accents. Californian, Bostonian, Southern 4. Americans eat hamburgers and hotdogs. On the 4th of July, at the [...]

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50 Italian Lessons

by Julie Hooper, MPH, RD2 Comments on 50 Italian Lessons

Things I've learned in Italy: 1. Caffe is espresso. At least three a day is normal.  It has magical properties that help you digest. 2. It is easy to ride the bus without a ticket... Until you get caught. 3. Biking to work is acceptable.  Walking is not. 4. Colds are not caused by germs, [...]