(Photo taken by yours truly in 2006 when I first arrived. This Karl Marx Monument measures 13 metres high and weighs 40 tonnes and is
Image Source from storypick.com As I scanned the bookshop today searching for something interesting to read about relationships, people, psychology etc. I was drawn to
With parents who were and are loyal fans of the US with a flagpole in the back garden flying the American flag, a dad who
[Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] Today’s blog post is about moving forward. About taking action and moving forward. I’ve been stuck in my
[Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] As a volunteer Angel with the American charity Soldiers’ Angels I regularly write letters and cards to the
[Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] I have a lot to say. I could talk for Britain if you let me. But hardly anyone
Heimweh or Fernweh? Wanderlust and why I just can’t seem to find where home is [Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] This week my
[Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] It’s all baby talk today and quite appropriate for Mother’s Day! In my last post I wrote that
[Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] I’m at that classic age where I’m supposed to start settling down and being sensible. On social
[Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] All relationships are fun in the beginning. There’s passion, drama and excitement. You feel totally head over heels
Anyone who has ever owned a bunny will know how absolutely cute, lovable and fun they are but likewise how they can also be incredibly
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakended” ~ Anatole France I have a lot of respect for vets,
Is the grass really greener on the other side? [Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] It sounds so exciting telling someone you are moving
[Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] To what extent do we do things for love and how much for the idea of love? Are
[Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] Many people ask me what is the secret? Apparently I’m inspirational. I must be blissfully happy and
Did you know that you can use parsnips not just as a vegetable side dish? You can also you parsnips in sweet desserts too! Parsnips
So I’m doing like my third or possibly fourth Whole30 diet (I’ll post about that soon) and it’s basically going back to strict paleo basics.
Syrna Zapiekanka or Ukrainian baked sweet curd is one of my favourite dishes! Andriy’s mum makes it all the time when we visit and we
For my birthday a few years ago I received a waffle maker or waffle iron as others call it. I hunted online for a good
If you ever visit the Ukraine or other East European countries you will most definitely come across this soup. Borscht (борщ) is predominately made of