I don’t remember learning to read. I mean, I know I did it, but I can’t recall the process. I remember watching my daughter learning to read, struggling over every word, sounding them out, with varying degrees of success. But I don’t remember doing it myself. The earliest memory I have of reading is when […]
Archives for July 2019
Featured Photos #6 – Old Ladies
One thing I love about Russia is the sense of community. Even though Moscow is a huge city, in every local neighbourhood, in almost every block of flats, there are groups of women who are often outside together, chatting about God knows what. Spending time with each other. Sharing gossip maybe. Not so different from […]
Is your family prepared for the worst?
I thought I had prepared for the worst. Until it was tested recently, and my preparations failed the test. So, what do I mean by ‘the worst’? Well, in my case, it’s if something happens to me (God forbid), and my husband, Olivier, has to deal with the situation/aftermath. I mean, in our marriage, I’m […]