Way too many Wayans

Usually one in a million, on Bali I was one of the millions! My name, which gives me a bit of trouble in the States and in Russia, surprised me by being even more problematic in Bali. In America and Russia, no one has ever heard of Wayan, so they…

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Expat Living in Moscow is Swank

We sure had the good life living like kings in Moscow A fine Spring Day Oh, I love D&D! I know you can read this Expat living, there ain’t nuttin like it! Now that I am willing to spend most of my paycheck on housing, I am living like a…

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Why Are You Remonting?

They will remont all of Moscow by the time you read this Looks like ‘progress’ to some Shopping in style I’ve had a long day today. I worked hard for my money and then went to doctor’s office about my knee. All I wanted to do was buy some cereal…

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Sing, Katya, Sing!

Katya can hit that high ‘c’ past high ‘c’ – and hold it! Mom & Katya Ya never know what hidden talents people have until you befriend them, take my friend Katya for example. I don’t remember the first day I met Katya, I just remember seeing her often. She…

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They Look Like Telephones…

Most days I think a string and two cans would be better than the Russian phone system Come on baby, Ring! A modern haven in the chaos Good for shelter too! Oh to make a phone call in this country! I spent six tokens on Saturday trying to make one…

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