comparing roses and oranges
In September I attended a discussion between President Saakashvili and President Ilves moderated by the President of Columbia University, Lee C. Bollinger. I was very impressed with how Mr. Saakashvili...
View Articleperks of being a teacher
I have always been jealous of the teachers and college profs because they got to read some truly brilliant pieces. Even though not a teacher, I get all benefits of the job. Enjoy some excerpts from...
View Articlean always-neurotic country
Ukraine greeted me with cold weather, absence of my suitcase for days, and forever-angry sales ladies. So far I have been yelled at with my every purchase. Yesterday, for example, I tried to pay for...
View ArticleSIGNORITA BIKINI & GODZILLA
Caught in a downpour of merciless autumn rain in Poltava, Ukraine, I ran into the first café I noticed. There I found a not-so-cozy seat on a tall stool overlooking one of the main streets. The street...
View Articlesummary by Bulgakov
I completely forgot to post this executive summary of Ukraine that I was enlightened with during my stay in Kiev. Enjoy. Awaiting the beheading A complete summary of Ukrainian life as of today can be...
View Articlesigns of wonder
a collection from my travels this fall. Hyderabad airport, India. I thought this was cute and reflected my state of mind, considering the Kingfisher jet in the background Cochin, India. Dutch people...
View Articlethe wittiest beacons of customer care
Boryspil Airport, Ukraine, together with Aerosvit Airlines, Ukraine, the beacons of customer care, should win an award for the poignant jokes all over the place. [Ex]change your baby for a new and...
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