There is nothing like the beginning of a venture like NaNoWriMo: all excitement and determination! 50,000 words in 30 days will be a breeze! (more…)
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The life of Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna (1847-1928) is the story of a real-life Cinderella, who ended her days in exile: as the last remaining symbol of the Russian monarchy,…
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I feel sure my detractors will point out that what follows is yet another of those niggling problems, which plague the – well; let’s say the 5%, shall we? (more…)
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Forget matrioyshkas, forget onion domes – here is one of my favorite enduring symbols of Russia: the faceted tumbler, which is enjoying a lively renaissance during this era of enthusiastic…
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Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m a little disappointed in Obama. (And my one Republican friend is now dancing the Parcheesi dance of victory.) (more…)
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I’m pleased to report that male chauvinism is alive and well in Russia, a fact that was brought home to me recently at a gathering of some of HRH’s military…
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Meatloaf is one of HRH’s favorite things and can you blame him? (more…)
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One of the reasons I love living in Russia is the year-round access to sorrel. (more…)
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