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The Meeting of the Lord: Old Russia’s Groundhog Day

Did you know that Groundhog Day is also a Russian holiday? Ok, not exactly, but February 2 (which is celebrated today on the …

Friends! Mark your calendars. I'm publishing my first novel. The Song of the Sirin will be available for purchase online on July …

Many people have an allergic reaction to the word "conventional." Or, worse yet, "traditional." They immediately sense the bonds …

Those of you who’ve been following me, especially on Pinterest, know that I love traditional Russian village windows, which …

In the 18th century, Russia entered the grand stage of European history. It threw aside its "primitive Easternness", and did …

The Bright Seven Days The first week of Easter is like an extended single day of feasting. Joyful and bright. …

Something a little lighter this week. I generally like to have a vivid mental picture of events and places and people before I …

Did you know that Columbus was looking for a mysterious Christian king of India when he stumbled upon the New World? Most people …