Funny, heartfelt stories from a Greek-American life in Kalamata — about Greece, marriage, bureaucracy, coffee, cats, and the little absurdities that make life unforgettable.
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Is Karen Becoming Greek?
Karen is a world traveler.
She loves ethnic cuisines.
Mexican.
Thai.
Japanese.
Hungarian.
You name it, she loves it.
She is adventurous.
Me?
Not so much.
Yes, I have traveled.
Yes, I have tried local cuisines.
But most of the ti...
MAJOR UPDATE: The Proof That We’re Alive Is Missing
I thought the story was over.
Apparently not.
For anyone joining this little bureaucratic adventure late, here is the highly abbreviated version.
The U.S. Social Security Administration mailed Karen and me Form SSA-7162 here in Greece....
Ο Παλιατζής — O Paliatzis
Every Greek neighborhood has a soundtrack.
Some have church bells.
Some have barking dogs.
Some have the neighbor dragging furniture across the floor at exactly 15:31, because quiet hours are apparently more of a suggestion than a law....
You Moved to Greece? Forget the HOA.
When we moved from Florida to Greece, I believed I had finally escaped the HOA.
For readers outside the United States, an HOA—Homeowners Association—is an organization that governs many residential communities, particularly developments wi...
Meraklosa - When the Music Gets Inside You
While we were in Loggos, Paxoi, having dinner at Ο Γιος (O Gios), Angelina, the owner, stopped by our table.
“On Friday, we’re having a bouzouki night. Shall I reserve a table for you?”
“Yes!” Karen interjected enthusiastically, before I...
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Raised in Athens on strong coffee and mysterious recipes, I spent 30 years in the U.S. learning irony the hard way. Now I write funny, heartfelt stories about Greek life, everyday absurdities, and the little moments that stay with you.
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