Life in the Falkland Islands Han and I ummed and aahed about what to do with our Christmas/summer down here. With both of us having time off from work and a bit of money in the bank we contemplated Chile but there is only one flight a week and it isn’t cheap; one of the … More Mirror Reflections – Falkland Islands & Russia
Guest Bloggers Wanted Sometimes it takes backing up a bit and working things out, fine tuning, adjusting and learning a whole new way of putting together a blog. I’m sure many of you who have been faithful readers have noticed the changes that have developed here at “Life in Russia”. I felt after blogging now … More The Help Sign read – Guest Bloggers Wanted
I sat and dreamt of yellow colored trees Whilst writing lines of poetry upon it’s leaves Fall fast approaching was abundantly clear My Mingling thoughts scattered far and near I rose and pondered the reflecting water My mind engaged in intelligent fodder Fallacy fixates as the heart grows fonder I strode observing my mountainous opine … More I Sat, I Rose, I Strode, Be Still
The Cold Door of Despair Silently she stood at the cold door of despair Hearing her plea would they possibly care Within the laughter it seemed so near Standing silently, tattered garments fluttering in the breeze None would know as she fell to her knees She watched intently through tear streaked eyes What she heard truly … More The Cold Door of Despair
Quietly Waiting in Silence Sitting at the doorsteps I heard three little knocks. The first one says: May I have shelter? Silence The second one said: I’m hungry, will you feed me? Silence The third on asked asked: Will I be free here? Silence As quietly as they all knocked so did the closing of … More Quietly Waiting in Silence
Humility It will not be your vote nor mine That will save America this time What She truly lacks Is what America needs to take it back Morals, values, and humility should be at hand If America really wants to take back it’s land
Humility Humility is the solace of dreams not yet dreamed, brought by the nature of a babbling brook speaking softly into the ears of all who will hear.
If there were ever two countries that are shrouded in mystery it would be these two. But other countries as well have their mysteries, stories, history, and much more. I introduce these two now because it’s been over a year since I started creating my Mirror Reflections series. It all began when I found two … More Mirror Reflections – Bhutan & Russia
Brits vs Russians Kinda reminds me of the sanctions – One wants to sit back and sip tea, the other feels like it’s been chased by an angry Hippo By the way all the “Who’s Crazier” posts can be found by going here.
Learning Lessons about Life Okay, okay so it wasn’t quite like this, but we will find out soon enough the state and condition of our step-daughter. But first let me back up a bit, last summer we decided it was time she began to live on her own. While we were in the countryside it … More Weddings, Winters, and Whoa’s – Big Dowries for Beautiful Daughters
Life in São Tomé and Príncipe Introduction of co-operative cocoa production Acting upon a request from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the French organic chocolate corporation Kaoka undertook an audit of the country’s cocoa industry around the turn of the millennium. The audit came back with promising feedback determining that “the rich genetic … More Mirror Reflections – São Tomé and Príncipe & Russia
Life in Zambia The Zambian coat of arms was adopted on the 24th October 1964 when the Republic of Zambia attained its independence. This coat of arms is an adaptation of the arms of the Colony of Northern Rhodesia. Zambia Coat Arms Some people believed that the fish on the arms was a symbol of … More Mirror Reflections – Zambia & Russia
Life on Reunion Island It is the people of Réunion who add a living soul to the ‘intense isle’. It is a true melting pot and a ‘rainbow nation’ far exceeding that of South Africa. After spending some time communing with nature in the mountains or amongst the coral, take time to experience a culture … More Mirror Reflections – Reunion Island & Russia
Life in Mayotte Comoros is one of the poorest countries in the world while Mayotte, 70km away, is part of the European Union (EU) and is rich. With the economic disparity between the two islands widening, an increasing number of impoverished Comoran migrants are braving the ocean swells in search of a better life. The … More Mirror Reflections – Mayotte & Russia
The heart of man, can only be changed, by the Spirit of God To truly understand this follow the link below. Picture source: http://www.denofgeek.com/tv/breaking-bad/28051/breaking-bad-capitalism-and-spiritual-bankruptcy
Moral Bankruptcy is not a condition of the mind, but of the heart
Any Man can become rich, yet remain spiritually bankrupt
I must admit I’m amazed that people from 184 countries have visited my blog. I only joked with my wife that I wanted to reach the entire world. Thanks everybody for your support. I hope you truly enjoy my blog. I always get the greatest pleasure sharing about the new places I’ve learned about. I’d … More Mirror Reflections – Cape Verde & Russia
Life in Papua New Guinea A CALL TO SUPPORT CULTURE CONCERN Every Papua New Guinea community has a traditional culture which is usually very unique to each other. We have about 840 different languages and our traditional cultures are almost the same number. These traditional cultures are part of our Melanesian way of life style … More Mirror Reflections – Papua New Guinea & Russia
Life in Benin The Nigerian border crossing at Seme was undoubtedly the most wearing so far. It was absolute mayhem with 80% humidity and added motorbikes (as the okadas banned in Lagos were back in full force). Police directed us through the milling hordes of vehicles and people to the first boom where blokes were … More Mirror Reflections – Benin & Russia
When I started this particular post I had the thought it would be interesting to talk about the open markets of different countries. But that changed! It’s more about everyday life, the headaches, pains, sufferings, and everything else. It’s about one man’s family journey in Africa and another gal’s fascinating story about being in Russia … More Mirror Reflections – Togo & Russia
Life in New Caledonia It’s taken years, literally years, for me to get it. With a recent trip to New Zealand, thus leaving New Caledonia for the first time in 9 months – and with a recent study of the differences between island and mainland life – something clicked. I’m guilty. I’m guilty of projecting my … More Mirror Reflections – New Caledonia & Russia
Life in Dominican Republic The first thing that strikes you about Bernadette Pierre is the way she bundles her long skirt together when she walks, tiptoeing around her own family members to avoid drawing attention. She glances at her husband and kids, smiles sweetly and looks away. She spends most of her day in her … More Mirror Reflections – Dominican Rep. & Russia
Life in Barbados The photograph above is of the historic Morgan Lewis sugar mill, built in the early 1700s on the island of Barbados. It is one of only two intact sugar mills remaining in the Caribbean. As noted in the history of sugar (Jan. 21 post), with the rise of coffee, tea, and chocolate … More Mirror Reflections – Barbados & Russia
Growing up as an expat I have always been interested in other cultures, mores and languages. Comme diraient les Français “Vive la difference.” So it was natural for me to be attracted to literature of this nature and to use such themes in my own writing. Life in Russia: You grew up in a number of … More A Place in the World
Life in Seychelles Answering questions on life in Seychelles I’ve recently been contacted by a couple seriously considering a move to Seychelles, as this to them seems like the paradise they’ve been looking for. In trying to answer questions in all honesty and convey the true essence of life here … or at least the true … More Mirror Reflections – Seychelle Islands & Russia
Part II Hospital #7 where I was operated on and stayed for five days It ain’t the Hilton I must say of all the places where I could have been operated on I’m very thankful that it happened at Hospital #7 in Kazan. But a hospital stay in Russia is very different then one in … More Threading the Needle – A Tatarian woman and Russian woman
Part I This picture doesn’t come close to showing how high tech the operating room was, where I had my surgery Walking the Green Mile For the last week I’ve been out of commission because I was in for surgery. The hospital I had my operation at had some of the most high tech equipment … More Threading the needle- A Story about Russian Medicine
Malawi has two sites listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.Lake Malawi National Park was first listed in 1984 and the Chongoni Rock Art Area was listed in 2006 Life in Malawi These peoples brought centralised systems of governance and established the Maravi Empire around 1480. This was a confederacy of different groups ruled by … More Mirror Reflections – Malawi & Russia
Thoughts of an Expat Invasions USA 71 vs RU 14 Recently I was on another Social media website other than Facebook, it’s one that is very popular here in Russia. My wife called my attention to it and I was quite surprised. Do we ever question how often our own countries invade other countries? … More Thoughts of an Expat – Invasions USA 71 vs RU 14
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