Russia
My Path to Popularity
I always longed to be one of the popular crowd. In high school, I was a shy introvert who concentrated on good grades. My only claim to fame was singing with a small jazz ensemble, but even then no one knew my name. But, I’ve finally discovered the key to popularity as an adult. Moving.…
A White Christmas Wish: Past and Present
I love Christmas! To be perfect, it must be a white Christmas. My mind wanders back to the years when every Christmas was white. I was living on the Kamchatka peninsula in Far East Russia…… The snow drifted softly across our windshield as my husband and I drove eight grueling hours, on a winding road…
My Love/Hate Relationship With Winter
I have a love/hate relationship with winter. Winter has arrived in Alaska. Snow covers the ground like a soft white quilt, lacy frost decorates the tree branches, and it is time to break out the sleds, skis, and hot cocoa. I love this picture-perfect description of winter. In reality, winter is a beautiful yet cruel…
Flying the Not-So-Friendly Skies
“Fly the friendly skies!” “There’s no better way to fly.” “Austrian. Like a smile in the sky.” Just a few of the snappy airline slogans I’ve heard through the years. The most memorable slogan was “We don’t smile because we’re serious about making you happy.” That was the slogan of Russia’s Aeroflot Airlines in the…
It’s A Dog’s Life: Adventure with the Russian Vet
Are you smiling? Cute pictures of dogs make me smile. I can’t help it. My husband rolls his eyes when a commercial comes on with a cute puppy. He knows my reaction – my heart melts. We were the owners of a beautiful Shiba Inu, named Katya, for 17 years. She resembled a red fox…
Essential Oils, Popping Garlic, Snorting Honey
Since returning to America, I’ve been amazed by the essential oils craze. Some essential oil enthusiasts remind me of televangelists. They preach a long sermon about the healing properties of essential oils, then smack you in the forehead with the palm of their hand. A palm covered with essential oil. But, maybe there is something…
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