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Paula
Sep 14, 20101 min read
That's Not Desert Weather...
If you’re feeling depressed by your weather forecast check out the stats for Perm, Russia. Here’s what it’s like in Dennis’ world at the...
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Paula
Sep 13, 20101 min read
The Beauty of Photoshop
With the help from Photoshop, I’ve removed the spots from Dennis. Here’s what he really looks like. I admit to being biased – but I...
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Paula
Sep 2, 20101 min read
It's Happening!
What a miraculous week it has been. One week ago today, I was on a flight from Moscow to Perm, on the way to meet a nine month old that...
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Paula
Aug 30, 20101 min read
Three Makes a Family
It’s been a rough couple of days. We turned down the first child we were offered. For a number of reasons, it just wasn’t the right...
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Paula
Aug 21, 20101 min read
Boat Racing in the Desert??
Today was the Henley on Todd regatta. That sounds completely normal until you realize that the Todd River is dry. That then leave you...
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Paula
Aug 21, 20103 min read
One More Sleep
It’s been a crazy couple of weeks, but our bags are packed and we’re trying to stay occupied to help the time pass. Dave just put the...
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Paula
Aug 11, 20101 min read
From Here to There
The next phase of our Russian import program is upon us. On August 22, we will head to Perm, Russia to meet a little person that will...
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Paula
Aug 10, 20103 min read
Life’s No Fun Without a Challenge
Whether it’s the road less traveled syndrome or the adrenalin rush we get by clawing our way to the top of a mountain, some of us live...
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Paula
Aug 2, 20101 min read
Time on My Hands
Throughout life I’ve gained a great deal of insight into myself and have come to the extraordinary realization that I lack patience....
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Paula
Jul 26, 20103 min read
Our Import Program
For the past 16 months, Dave and I have been working on a special project to import a small Russian person into our lives – aka –adopt a...
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Paula
Jul 21, 20101 min read
Probably won't see this in the USA
I was just reading my latest e-newsletter from Weight Watcher Australia and ran across a list of handy tips for a healthy weekend. The...
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Paula
Jul 20, 20104 min read
Thought for the Day
Have you ever noticed that placating fools gives you a exhilarating sense of intellectual and moral superiority? After taking two weeks...
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Paula
Jul 19, 20101 min read
This calls for vodka!
Growing up in the Midwest, I have many memories of having bushels, bags and boxes of excess produce. Anyone with a garden in that part of...
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Paula
Jul 16, 20102 min read
Somethings make you go – hmmmm?
This blog was created as a creative outlet when I quit my job and moved to the outback of Australia. The secondary purpose was to keep...
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Paula
Jul 12, 20102 min read
What's New in My Life
After taking two weeks off work to evaluate whether or not I wanted to continue working there, I came to the realization that I wasn’t...
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Paula
Jun 7, 20102 min read
Crawfish Cheesecake
A few people, including my darling husband, were dubious about this recipe concept, but I persevered and this recipe was granted 5 gold...
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Paula
May 24, 20101 min read
Beef is whats for dinner
I recently saw this advertisement in the Adelaide Advertiser and laughed out loud. In my previous life, I saw a lot of beef ads and I...
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Paula
May 18, 20101 min read
I'm Happy Not to Live in Tennent Creek!
This is a real news story in real newspaper. I can’t even make this sort of thing up.
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