April 6, 2011
by Valya
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After I had children, I became even more aware of the passing of time. In the midst of our busy lives, it’s sometimes a challenge to be present, to really enjoy the moments, the milestones, the miracles. I’m a firm … Continue reading
March 7, 2011
by Valya
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I haven’t posted photos of our dear cats in a while, and little Sesame is no longer quite so little. When Ellen of 8 Eyes Photography took these over the weekend, I had to share: Here’s Tiger. Very happy. (Photo … Continue reading
March 3, 2011
by Valya
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As of this week, my two youngest children now have glasses. They are five and three years old. My heart hurt a little to see them in their new flexible frames at such a young age, even though I suspected … Continue reading
February 16, 2011
by Valya
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On Valentine’s Day, my oldest daughter went ice skating with her second grade class (where one child bloodied his face, another broke a leg, and her teacher broke her wrist). Luckily my husband took off the day to go with … Continue reading
January 6, 2011
by Valya
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Tonight is Ukrainian Christmas Eve, Sviat Vechir (Holy Night). Like the Greek Orthodox and many Eastern Rite Catholics, many Ukrainians families will be gathering together at their baba’s or mama’s or aunt’s houses to eat some variation of the traditional … Continue reading
November 16, 2010
by Valya
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Last month at the launch party for The Silence of Trees, I saw several friends and family I don’t see nearly enough. Among them was a high school friend I hadn’t seen in two decade. Michelle Conte Sylvia and I reconnected … Continue reading
October 25, 2010
by Valya
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There will be others: some in Chicago, some out of state, some international. There will be others: some with less people, some with more. There will be others: some with older crowds, some with younger, some with fans, others with … Continue reading
May 17, 2010
by Valya
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This was exactly the kind of Monday morning I needed: I had a full pot of coffee, the day was gray and cool, and my youngest slept in until almost 10am, allowing me to have 1 1/2 blissful hours of quiet … Continue reading
May 12, 2010
by Valya
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Mistakes are almost always of a sacred nature. Never try to correct them. On the contrary: rationalize them, understand them thoroughly. After that, it will be possible for you to sublimate them. Salvador Dali Yesterday was the anniversary of Salvador … Continue reading