Tag Archives: Russia

On Our way

Posted on June 12, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

We are on our way to Canada, in Vladivostok airport. We have collected out luggage, eaten, and have another half hour before we can check in for out flights to Seoul and onward. I have to admit that there is … Continue reading →

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Around And About…. Thoughts and Dreams of Spring

Posted on April 2, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

When I was a child, my favorite Little Golden Book was “Around And About Buttercup Farm”, and I have always thought that title had such an engaging ring to it. Two weeks ago, however, we were wandering around Strawberry Hills, … Continue reading →

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Sometimes….

Posted on March 6, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

it isn’t easy being lazy.  Take this morning, for example. – I need a few groceries – the kind I can usually get from the local shop which                 opens at 9 am.   … Continue reading →

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Back In The Deep Freeze

Posted on March 3, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

Saturday dawned clear and sunny – and cold.  The 3-4 inches of new snow tried valiantly to cover the shame of several days of the unseasonable melting the past week – but didn’t quite make it.  Friends had been ready … Continue reading →

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Frosty Morning Walk

Posted on February 1, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

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 →

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An Unusual Sunday Morning

Posted on January 19, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

Today, January 19, is the Feast of the Epiphany according to the old Julian calendar, which the Orthodox Church in Russia follows.  It is also the day of celebrating the baptism of Jesus – and for that reason, the date … Continue reading →

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Sunrise

Posted on January 18, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

I was in Gagarin Park at 9 am this morning. It was clear and bitterly cold. The sunrise was close, and the clouds over the mountains were exquisite.

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“Dyeing to Design”

Posted on January 10, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

Last Saturday, I began an online quilt class called “Dyeing to Design”.  It is on the Academy of Quilting website, and taught by Elizabeth Barton, whom I have taken classes with twice before.  I can’t recommend her highly enough….  and … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.  Thank you for visiting my blog and sharing my adventures with me this past year.  It has been quite a roller-coaster, it seems. May Santa have you on the Nice … Continue reading →

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First Snow Fall

Posted on November 4, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

We woke up November 1st to snow on the ground.  It went away, but was beautiful while it lasted. The clouds were pink across the valley as the sun began to rise. The kids were thrilled to shuffle in the … Continue reading →

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