June 20, 2011
Matryoshka Monday: Eco-Warrior Edition
This has an eco-warrior vibe that I like. A few years ago, a section of park in LA that was about to be rezoned became the site of grassy matryoshka installations to celebrate the Russian heritage of the community. You could actually climb and play on them, which is adorable...
June 18, 2011
Like the Vodka Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father's Day isn't really a big deal for the Russian, as it's a totally invented American construct. That said, he'll still be miffed if the Father's Day Fairy ignores him this Sunday, so I've got to get my butt in gear...
June 17, 2011
Link the Vodka
In which you'll learn that vodka comes in a pouch and can make you howl at the moon. Assuming you didn't already know that.
June 15, 2011
Vintage Soviet Arcade Games
You know what's great? When your friends do your blogging work for you. I'm not going to lie -- tough week at the day job. Stress. Anxiety. Unhappiness. And that's just the commute. Feels like I've got the PR weight of the world on my shoulders, so much so I can barely manage to hoist my fingers to the keyboard to tap out nonsense about Russian husbands and nesting dolls...
June 13, 2011
Matryoshka Monday: Xbox Edition
There's a video game based on nesting dolls, and it actually looks amazing. Like Baz Luhrmann and Playstation got together and made a beautiful gaming baby...
June 11, 2011
Russian Remedy for Sore Junk
So the 8-year old wacked himself in the junk just now. These things happen. I guess he's old enough now that it really hurt, you know, in a manly way. He's all fetal on the living room floor and I'm busting out my usual mom moves -- you know, "Take deep breaths" and "should I get the Spongebob ice pack?" Nothing helps so I summon the Russian...
June 10, 2011
Link the Vodka
Remember that racehorse named Vodka I told you about? She had a baby! This and other random news in today's Link the Vodka round-up...
June 8, 2011
How Portugal Sees Russia (Infographic)
You'll benefit from my inability to write an actual post today because thanks to my laziness you get this infographic instead. Infographic + vodka = good. Very good.
