In the mirror, I attach the fake ears and tug the hat onto my head. “It’s the wealthiest Preschool in St. Peter,” K had said, “they’ll pay you a boatload to just stand around as an elf for their Christmas party.” I sigh now, as I did then, resigned. I wash my hands and step […]
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Being an American Expat in Russia
I have been writing articles about life in Russia for Russia Beyond over the past few months, so I thought I’d leave them here for anyone who is interested: Why Russians and Americans Are NOT that different “The U.S. president is a bombastic, overweight businessman. Russia’s president is a lean and tough looking former intelligence […]
Collage reading
Thank you to Collage Lounge for having Nikita and I come and speak last week, and thank you for everyone who turned up
Turtles All the Way Down
**Artwork by Marvel** (This fairy tale was prompted by the artwork shown above) The Turtle was born with the world on his back. Well–not exactly. The Turtle was born with his mother on his back, his father atop her, atop them were a series of grandfathers, grandmothers, aunts, uncles, great aunts, great uncles then great-greats […]