We are about 8,018 km apart, yet here in San Diego, California, we share , more or less, the same weather! Great sunny days, blue skies and right now, at 11:45 pm, it's 24 Celcius. I'm going to organize a great BBQ on the beach for Thanksgiving!

When things are looking pretty glum, I stick to the good old saying: This too shall pass!

A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. Happy Anniversary!

I'm helpless at cooking. I once burned 3 stacks of pancakes I'd promised I'd make for breakfast. Do you also eat the head of the fish as well?

Great post!

San Diego boasts some of the finest beaches in the world, which are our pride and joy, yet I am stunned by the scenic panorama of the ocean in your part of the world.

Green beans in tomato sauce sounds....interesting. :-)

Due to my very busy schedule my online time is limited, but it's always a pleasure to read your blog whenever I make time to log in. Whether you relax at home or spend a wild night out, I hope you are enjoying your long weekend.

Should I compare, the lamb Alkis supervised looks much better than the baby goat. No offense intended! :-)

What is interesting about the two services is that, at the core, Amazon is a store while eBay is still Internet classified ads. This means that Amazon curates most of its content, which is new, and eBay manages mostly third-party buyers selling used products. However, both increasingly have third-party retailers selling new products in their services and Amazon increasingly has used options, suggesting that they are both increasingly competing for the same buy.

I love the dessert most!

The next level of happiness, which tends to last a lot longer, is the feeling that you have a pleasant life. That kind of feeling comes from liking what you are doing and feeling good about your job. The most sustainable level of happiness is being able to feel like you are giving back to this world.

I am impressed, Anastasia. Your Green Monday dishes are a healthy alternative to what most of us Americans eat - like my favorite Triple Prime Bacon Cheddar Burger :-)

On July 4th, the United States of America celebrates Independence Day. Picnics and barbecues have become 4th July traditions for two main reasons - the first being that summer is a lovely time to spend outdoors and the second being that picnics and barbecues are the easiest way to entertain a large number of people. Thanks for sharing your customs and traditions. Great read!

Doing things for others and rarely stopping to think about yourself, going above and beyond, like Grigori - that's heroism. As a kid, I saw the Disney characters in movies and thought of their great feats as something I would like to achieve someday. Then I realized as I grew up that I would always love the movies, but those weren’t the kind of heroic acts I hoped to do in my life. Heroism is leading and guiding the way, even in danger. It’s doing what’s right, even when no one is looking at you, or patting you on the back....