HEALTH/LONGEVITY: A Portrait of People Who Live Vibrant Lives and Have Passed their 90th Birthday
By Josip Bogovic Antonio Maver: Nearing his 93rd birthday, Mr. Maver is an outstanding example of life of purpose, love of life, internal strength and mental toughness. Having worked in the medical field for decades and witnessing the breakdown of people and
New story by Žana Juras: ANTISMOKE RESORT
My former boss Pero loved cigarettes like a small child loves his mother. To him, cigarette smoke was synonymous with life. Regardless of whether he smoked his own or smoked someone else's, it was his main financial tool. He didn't
Žana Juras in the Brač dialect: Misha and beštime
Villa Vragadinec was full of mice. Especially in the tavern, behind the shed, in the pantry and in the pantry near the kitchen. And the doors of the pantry did not crack and a small mouse could slip through them. So, in addition to other hardships, my mother also received a dowry
Žana Juras in the Brac dialect: Two kasils
Father Venko always carries all kinds of deviant creatures at home, and the biggest garbage. Also, I still have a blue turtleneck patched up and a Italian red windbreaker, which serves me today when I go hunting for mushrooms so that the hunters don't shoot me and
Croatian American community in New York and the American spirit – part 2
After the first article, we are writing about Science and the Arts. While most immigrants came from agricultural and artisan fields and took on labor jobs in New York, most have risen to excel in many fields, including science, business, and
Croatian American community in New York and the American spirit – part 1
The Croatian diaspora in the United States is one of the largest and oldest communities that live outside of Croatia. There are at least 1,200,000 Croats living in the United States, and most reside in the largest cities in Chicago, St. Louis,