Clearly, that’s why my battles are so epic all the time. I suppose I need to get used to it at some point. I have these moments of doubt all the time. Why didn’t I marry some banker in Connecticut? Why don’t I have a nice, three-bedroom home in a suburb? Why don’t I haveContinue reading “I’m a fantasy book heroine, I’ve decided”
Monthly Archives: March 2012
In Russia, it’s the election
Lyovka woke up early today – which was my excuse to set to work early and interview people. I’ve discovered that being a journalist/parent to an adorable, bug-eyed infant is highly convenient. People suddenly want to talk to you. I spoke to an impoverished pensioner who said she voted for billionaire Prokhorov, and to aContinue reading “In Russia, it’s the election”
More real estate drama – this time in the Moscow region
A nightmare that dates back to 2004 – and refuses to go away. What I found truly shocking when speaking to people about this story was the fact that because of some kind of pissing contest between the local authorities and the construction company, residents couldn’t get ambulances to come out to their location. BecauseContinue reading “More real estate drama – this time in the Moscow region”
Natalia A. 