It’s been a weird week, and I’ve been on the cusp of a bad mood for several days. So, I will avoid complaining and instead show you some nice pictures, interspliced with interesting links for your viewing pleasure.
misshapen but perfect tasting orange cupcakes
make this: carrot muffins. They’re beyond delicious and disappeared suspiciously quickly.
read this: a very interesting article about an Orthodox Russian family who ran away from the soviets and lived in the middle of nowhere for 40 years. (My apologies if you’ve already seen it; it’s been making the rounds.)
listen to this: a Russian tongue twister. I like how, after she reads it full speed once, she says “ok, let’s slow down” and it’s still almost impossible to follow.
lol @: I’m not sure how true this is, but Putin’s bid to increase the birthrate in Russia. Brilliant. Also further confirms that a lot of Russia is functioning 10-20 years in the past, particularly when it comes to pop culture.
I checked up on your Boys II Men story and it is true, here is a link to a site where you can buy tickets for the performance on the 6th. http://www.ebilet.ru/order/202467.html Putin has been working on bringing up the birthrate for years. Thanks for the story, Alex
I would really only consider going if I could sit next to Putin. Can you imagine him trying to enjoy that? Or better, if he was super into it?!