Ukrainian Dishes: Olivier Salad
Ukrainians always prepare the Olivier (or “Olivje”) potato salad for various important occasions. It’s simply unimaginable to have a birthday party or a New Year’s… Read More »Ukrainian Dishes: Olivier Salad
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Valeriya Goffe
Crimea–the Beautiful Gem You’d Want to Visit Some Day
Crimea has always been a very special place for me and my family. We used to go to the southern coast of Crimea for summer… Read More »Crimea–the Beautiful Gem You’d Want to Visit Some Day
Five Things Which Shook the Tennis World in 2022
2022 was a year like no other in tennis. So many exciting events happened, that it’s hard to pick the top five. Tears of joy,… Read More »Five Things Which Shook the Tennis World in 2022
Seven Great Ideas for Kids’ Birthday Parties in Washington DC
Every time Elizabeth’s birthday approaches, I start getting anxious. Where will we hold her birthday party this year? I bet this sounds very familiar for… Read More »Seven Great Ideas for Kids’ Birthday Parties in Washington DC
How We Found a Great Tennis Coach for Elizabeth
When Elizabeth was almost 6, we decided that it was time to get her a professional tennis coach. I kept training her at least once… Read More »How We Found a Great Tennis Coach for Elizabeth
Our Summer Escape to Warsaw, Poland
I first visited Warsaw, the capital of Poland, many years ago to get my green card. Back then, such services were not offered in Ukraine,… Read More »Our Summer Escape to Warsaw, Poland
War in Ukraine-a Glimpse of Hope in the Darkness
Ever since February 24, 2022 happened, the lives of all Ukrainians changed forever. We found out what the word “war” actually means. The relentless Russian… Read More »War in Ukraine-a Glimpse of Hope in the Darkness
Elizabeth’s First Tennis Lessons-Simple, Fun and Free!
Tennis in Washington DC Washington DC is no Florida, but nonetheless, I would call it a tennis city. We have a lot of recreational players… Read More »Elizabeth’s First Tennis Lessons-Simple, Fun and Free!