They Cut Down Part of our Treehouse
Today I am mourning the loss of one of the many small reasons I love this apartment so much.
Mar 30
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Not Cool, Canon! (A Public Service Announcement)
After doing some quick research online, I discovered a very interesting, widely unknown fact about Canon and HP printer cartridges: They are region locked.
Mar 5
The Role of a Lifetime
It’s 8:30pm and 25 degrees outside. I just finished a smoothie here in Cafe Monet, one of our new finds not far from our apartment. I’m surrounded by Russian conversations, a TV silently playing old movies, and Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole playing on the stereo. Це моя Україна — This is my Ukraine.
An Epiphany in Kharkov (Photos and Video)
As we wrote about last year, the 21st of January is Epiphany according to the Orthodox calendar. Katie, Jordan, Cody, and I once again attended the event this year, which took place not far from our house.
I’m Going To Be A Grandpa!
While Sasha and Nastya were visiting over the New Year’s holidays, they shared the exciting news that Nastya is pregnant! They found out on their one-year anniversary and are looking at a July due date.
Happy New Year’s
On Monday Katie and I hosted aNew Year’s Eve party for the second year in a row. We had a wonderful time celebrating with our friends here in Kharkov and enjoyed an evening filled with food, games, and a lot of fun.
Dec 28
Stop Waiting For Change
Instead of dreaming about how you want the next year to be different, think about what would make today better. Take your dream, create a realistic plan to achieve it, and begin immediately.
Winter Strollers
Obviously people in a walking society would be pretty big stroller users. And, in fact, they are. But what about in the winter? Chains? Snow tires? Nope, sleds.
Watch Your Back (At The Airport)
When flying, Katie and I often chose to make our trips through security last longer than they needed to be by requesting pat downs instead of walking through the body scanners.
Dec 19
The Gloves Are Off (Shaking Hands In Ukraine)
Just like the United States, Ukraine values the handshake. It’s a gesture that says, “I see you, I value that you’re here right now.” It’s a very important part of communication. Over the years I’ve lived here, I have learned several cultural rules regarding the handshake which I find fascinating.
