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In Loving Memory of Valentin Artemov 1933 – 2008

My Father-in-law passed away Thursday morning. We had his funeral today and I gave the eulogy for him. Unfortunately, he had only been in the USA for a month. But he was able to spend his final month with his daughter and granddaughter. I think this was his driving force to getting to the USA [...]

The Wife’s Parents

The wife is off to Russia this week. Her parents have been evicted from Russia for being capitalists. The KGB came to their house and gave them 30 days notice to get out of the country or be thrown into the gulag… Ok, maybe not, but they are coming to the USA to live. They [...]

Winter Blues

Wow, I am tired of winter. We’ve had a couple nice days recently and it really makes you want spring to come a bit sooner. Glad I don’t live in Russia! My in-laws will be here soon. My wife will meet them in Ekaterinburg next month and fly back with them. She is getting exited [...]

Happy New Year!

Wanted to wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year. I’m off to a Russian New Year’s Eve Party. If you have nothing else to do, go to Memocast.com and watch Irony of Fate. This the traditional New Year’s movie shown every year on New Year’s Eve. Happy New Year!

Vladimir Putin – Times Person of the Year

Just a note to recognize Russian President Vladimir Putin – Time Magazines Person of the Year. Congratulations Vladimir Putin!