Tag: reflection
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Morning Coffee
Formally speaking, my day ALWAYS starts with coffee. It does not matter if I want it or not. It comes on soft paws and, with a sudden “MIAW,” starts scratching at the door. My cat’s name is Kava, which means “coffee” in Ukrainian, and my little household ‘coffee’ is always hungry in the morning. And…
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A Linguistic Adventure in Black and Red
I know, I know, this may seem to be a cliché, but I really think that Ukrainian heritage is a hidden treasure that is awaiting to be discovered. The bitter irony is that Ukrainian culture and language were hidden from us, Ukrainians, in the first place, and it is for us to discover them and…
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1000 days and 8 years of grief.
Today, we passed the mark of 1000 days since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It is time to reflect and remember. The war, running from 2014 and then the full-scale invasion, has already reshaped our life, thoughts, society, and culture. The war will be in our lives for years to come, even when it ends.…
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