Rice, Rice, Everywhere!
Balinese grow rice better than anyone else on the planet! Rice is the staple crop of Bali. A thousand years ago the knowledge of how to farm rice in standing water came to Indonesia and Bali has gown it that way ever since. The rice paddies are everywhere, producing a…
Read MoreWay 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…
Read MoreExpat 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…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreSing, 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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