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Monthly Archives: February 2014
Da Svedania, Sochi (до свидания, Сочи), Goodbye
The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi ended on Sunday – Monday already here in Sakhalin. My two weeks plus of TV addiction are over. With the time zone differences between here and Sochi, we ended up watching replays of most … Continue reading
Posted in Into Eastern Russia, O Canada
Tagged closing ceremonies, curling, hockey, Olympics, Sochi, Winter Olympics 2014
2 Comments
An Interesting Show
I just watched ta most interesting show on Russian TV. i caught it part way through, but it seems to be about vanishing trades. A young man, Timor, was trying his hand at various things. When I tuned in, he … Continue reading
Sochi Fever
I admit it – I have been missing-in-action for almost two weeks. I have had Sochi Fever. It has been a long time since I had a chance to watch the Olympics. For many years, we have only had … Continue reading
Posted in O Canada
Tagged amazing, applique, figure skating, Olympic Games, quilting, skiing, Sochi 2014
4 Comments
A Change in Direction
I am NOT a quitter. But Tuesday I did. I quit my Russian language class. I was getting pretty overwhelmed with the grammar – too many cases and endings. Did you know that there are 12 different words to say “my” … Continue reading
A Bit Of Sewing
The past week or sew I have made a determined effort to do some sewing most days, instead of hyperventilating about how much Russian I do not remember. It has been so nice. And I have caught up on my … Continue reading
Posted in Into Eastern Russia, Quilting
Tagged inspiration, new ideas, quilt blocks, quilting
10 Comments
What’s it worth?
This applies to not only quilters, but everyone who makes handcrafted items. Value yourself, your time, and your talents.
Posted in Into Eastern Russia
2 Comments
Frosty Morning Walk
The snow banks have settled to about two and a half feet high along the road. There is light snow falling, and more in the forecast. Saturday morning – time to give Snoopy a proper walk before I hide in … Continue reading
Posted in Into Eastern Russia
Tagged cold, iPhone, iPhotography, photography, Russia, Sakhalin Island, snow, winter
3 Comments