Archives for: "July 2012"
Unexpected joy
July 1st, 2012I just realized today that something curious has happened with my Russian. I've begun to read for pleasure. Let me explain.
When I was in college/grad school, all the Russian I read was for my coursework. In other words, it was to read to meet some… more »
Sour cream
July 2nd, 2012Once you have eaten Russian sour cream, you will never go back to American. more »
A walk around town
July 2nd, 2012In that shot I was aiming for the framing of the golden cupola, plus the interesting curves of the pergola.
The following shots are from the exterior of the the Sts. Peter & Paul Church, which is quite atypical for a Russian Orthodox church… more »
Once you go yeti
July 3rd, 2012“Are those chocolate?” I asked.
“They are mumble mumble potato mumble,” she replied.
Potato, huh? They kind of look like yeti testicles covered in brown bread crumbs, but what the hell, I'll give 'em a try.
Home. I chomp. OMG! These are a… more »
Garden produce
July 3rd, 2012Danila's family's generosity continues: Flyura brought me produce from her garden.
In the back is a squash, which she advised me first to fry up in sunflower oil, then take some garlic, grate it on a fine grater, mix with mayonnaise, and then mix… more »