Category Archives: motherhood

I have the coolest mom!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

First in her family to graduate from a university. First in her family to move all the way across the ocean at the tender age of 60 and start building a new life in the new world. First in her … Continue reading →

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LNL or L2R (learn new language or learn to read – your pick).

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

With so much happening in the world these days, I could choose any topic to write about:  Berlusconi era ends, Egypt closes Great Pyramid,  Pen-State Sex scandal, World Street Protesters, Mississippi voters reject anti-abortion initiative, Veterans day, 11-11-11 day,  but it’s Friday again, so I … Continue reading →

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If kids could rule the world…

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

I am not a mommy-blogger, but I am a mom and I would like to talk about kids in this particular post. I knew it all along, but I just could not say it aloud and finally I am ready … Continue reading →

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The words we use…

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

My 12 year-old: Mom, why can’t I swear? All my friends are swearing and I want to do it too. Me: What?! What do you mean they are swearing? And NO you are not allowed to swear! My 12 year-old: … Continue reading →

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Lights, Camera, Auction!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

Russian community of Detroit is not the largest one and it is not very tight one either, but I’m trying to do my part to support our little community by using services of the same Russian immigrants just like myself. … Continue reading →

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For mothers!

Posted on May 7, 2011 by

Mom – the first word from the lips of a child. Mom - hope, love and support. Mom – a confession, always protecting and forgiving us We all are a piece of her, but we often understand this too late . Happy Mother’s day to all wonderful moms … Continue reading →

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Our life in seasons of the year.

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Back when I was in school studying the Russian literature we had to describe our feelings and our moods using the 4 seasons of the year. I revisited this idea using the photographs of my mom. Spring mom is 15 … Continue reading →

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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly or Welcome to America!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Whoever reads my blog knows that this is my 20th anniversary in USA. I decided to go back and to see how Americanized I have become. What are the good, the bad and the ugly habits I’ve picked up over the … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Hummentashen

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

My younger son wants to be a chef, when he grows up. We totally support him and with our support came an idea: Chmax Show! original design by Max. It is the show where Chef Max (get it: ChMax) is cooking … Continue reading →

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How are you doing with your resolutions?

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

Today is January 28th- almost a whole month into the New Year. Is your life any different from 2010?. Are you still sticking to your resolutions? (that is if you made any) I decided to re-visit my post where I … Continue reading →

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