Category Archives: family
Vintage Toys III
Esteemed Readers, today let’s plunge into a wonderful world of trains & cars. Who said that vintage toys mean only dolls & stuffed creatures? Boys, it’s your turn now!😊😉😊 Please, let me know which one you liked most. Maria KethuProfumo
Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Vladimir
Our Lady of Vladimir is a historical Icon highly venerated through centuries. It has participated in important events of the Old Russia, it was a witness of dramatic pages of our history. Besides it is considered to be one of … Continue reading
Astrological corner. All about stars: Sirius
Sirius is the next star we speak about. Its name is so popular so I think each of you, esteemed Readers, have heard of it, at least in UFO programs. 😁😁😁 Astronomy regards Sirius as the brightest star in the … Continue reading
Vintage Toys I
Esteemed Readers, this year I’m going to share with you some images of vintage toys. Perhaps, some ones are familiar to you. As a toy maker I’m interested in the toy history as toys of the past were different. They … Continue reading
Louis XIV Asks Riddles X
Esteemed Readers, here is a new riddle very suitable for coming Halloween/Samhain time. Try to guess what object it might be. Good luck! “I was born & grown in the forest. Then I came to the house & gathered the … Continue reading
Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Prochor Lebedn’ik /the Saltbush-Worker
Saint Prochor Lebedn’ik/the Saltbush Maker ( -1107) is the monk, the Saint & the Miracle – Worker of the Russian Orthodox Church. Too little is know about his childhood. His hagiographies tell about him already as a monk who was … Continue reading
Soviet Cuisine: Roasted Poultry
It is difficult to imagine the Russian New Year without a roasted duck. It is alike a traditional Christmas turkey & definitely it is cooked with sour apples. This dish has a long story not certain at least for me: … Continue reading
Louis XIV Asks Riddles VII
Esteemed Readers, it’s time for a new riddle. It is dedicated to nature, if be more precise, to a Russian landscape (3 notions). Good luck! “Two say:Let’s stand. Another two say: Let’s shake. Another two add: Let’s run”. REPLY to … Continue reading
Louis XIV Asks Riddles VI
Esteemed Readers, grasshoppers are singing, the summer is at its heights & we are going to guess out a new riddle. This one reflects summer & its wonderful blooming: “I’m born without a father but cannot exist without a mother. … Continue reading
Soviet Cuisine: Kholodets/Aspic
Kholod’ets or st’uden’, a Russian version of jelly minced meat is an ancient dish. I suppose that it is as ancient as Moscow, (founded in 1147 as our historical sources declare). Due to our cold & hostile climit substantial meat … Continue reading