Russian Music Rocks
Everyone sings along, and there are a few you wish didn’t! The music scene in Russia is like nothing I’ve ever seen before. There is an amazing amount of amateurs (but not amateurish) music here. In every metro station, someone is playing a musical instrument or singing and they are…
Read MoreBye Bye Fast Food
Without Dunkin Donuts, I’m outta here! March 2, 1999, Asociated Press via Johnson’s Russia List Dunkin’ Donuts Leaves Moscow RANDOLPH, Mass. (AP) — Add doughnuts to the list of victims of Russia’s economic crisis. Dunkin’ Donuts, the Randolph, Mass.-based doughnut and coffee chain, has closed its two shops in Moscow….
Read MorePrince Valium
Mmmmm! Never refuse Prince Valiant! March 2, 1999, Helsinki, Finland Matt, Wow, Valium is fun! I’m here in pre-op, with my knee shaved, ass hanging out of the gown, floating along with Prince Valiant making my mind float along. Hmmm, kinda feels like I’m stoned, but without the munchies or…
Read MoreBlanket of White
Some wild days are spent in a white daze A slow way to go There goes the sun Pre-Injury Knee Tricks The whiteness is amazing. All I can see out of the train window is snow. I’m on my way to Helsinki (again), and I’m using the electrical outlets in…
Read MoreYest Klooch?
The key to the universe was lost! Monday is the perfect day to discuss the Russian klooch problem. Klooch is “key” in Russian, and they are valued even more than money here. Last Friday, my housemate Ann, had to sleep at a friends and I had to kick in our…
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