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An Unexpected Exit
This week it is the anniversary of my return to America. We had lived in Russia almost nine years. On Monday, October 24, 2001, a little over a month after 9/11, we were told by the Russian...
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It’s always something
The first year Saturday Night Live aired on TV in the USA, Gilda Radner was part of the cast. She played several different characters, but my favorite was Rosanne Roseannadanna. This...
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Expat Alien: Book Excerpt
Chapter 8 Apartment 2 of 6 I was not looking forward to another move, but we found a new apartment that was much airier than the old one and Nicholas could have his own study to make his mess in. …...
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Food Friday: Mashed Potato Quesadillas
My son went to Moscow last year and ate Mashed Potato Quesadillas in a restaurant one night. He has been on my case ever since to make them for him. I had never heard of such … Continue...
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Food Friday: Peanut Chicken
This is a variation of the West African Ground Nut Stew. I adapted it to serve to people when I lived in … Continue reading →
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My Expat Friend
I met Linda Montgomery through the American Women’s Organization in Moscow, Russia. I was editor of the newsletter and I could always count on her for an article or two. We became friends and kept in...
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Books from Asia, Moscow and Turkey
BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS I’m always interested in expat stories, expat memoirs, and third culture kid stories. I usually pick them up, get a few chapters in and set them aside. I...
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Babies Abroad
While living in Moscow during the 90’s I got pregnant and went to the US to have my baby. I retuned when he was seven weeks old. On arrival at the airport after traveling for 15...
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Victory Day Moscow
May 8th, Victory Day or VE Day, marks the end of World War II in Europe. Due to the time changes, the Russians celebrate this occasion on May 9th. They have military parades on Red Square, civilian...
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COVID19 JOURNAL DAY: 177 WEATHER: icky 48 degrees SANITY: What did he know and when did he know it. Reminds me of Nixon days. I think he also used the words “witch hunt”. HEALTH: Feeling cold these...
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