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HOLY COW! I AM COLD! TOO COLD! Tomorrow is exactly one month until our Thanksgiving holiday and just a few weeks after that winter will begin. BRRRR!!!! I shudder just to think of it! I'm so cold that I just had a back spasm. It hurts like all unholy hell. I'll write and hopefully distract myself... Sign in to see full entry.

I had an email from Volodya today. He's very funny and kind. For the past couple of days, we've been discussing music and singing. He told me he was in a chorus as a boy and sometimes sings karaoke. Anyway, t onight I emailed him again and told him that I have been trying to find some Russian and... Sign in to see full entry.

Before he can answer me, my eyes search frantically for Vyktor. Not finding him, I turn back to Babi in a panic. “Where is he? What happened?” It is then I hear the sound of digging in the frozen earth. My heart rises into my throat, then plummets into my stomach. The blood in the snow… “NIET!... Sign in to see full entry.

Hello everyone... I am so sorry I never made it back with Vyktor last night but I am still trying to figure out what he is trying to tell me about where to go next. He will speak to me soon, I am sure of it. Today is the THE DAY! I'm going to do a bit of shopping at amazon and maybe a couple of... Sign in to see full entry.

Margaret and I are going to watch WHEEL OF FORTUNE in just a few minutes and afterward I will return with Vyktor. Just be warned...there is a twist coming! Sign in to see full entry.

Okay, I am DEFINITELY one of those females who can NEVER make up her mind!!!! Poor Margaret can atest to this fact, let me assure you all. Now, before you all start wondering what on earth I'm on about let me explain. As I have posted before Margaret and I have decided that we definitely do not want... Sign in to see full entry.

This is just a re-post of last night's second alternate segment of our story. None of us, neither Babi and Dadi or Vyktor or I has any way of knowing that this new day may very well be our last. How could we know? For it is such a beautiful day. Last night, Vyktor developed a deeper cough and a... Sign in to see full entry.

Okay, here is the second alternate segment of our story. This is the one I like the best, but some of you may feel differently. Let me know what you think...but be warned...it may just stop your hearts! None of us, neither Babi and Dadi or Vyktor or I has any way of knowing that this new day may... Sign in to see full entry.

I'm going to write a second alternate segment for Vyktor's story because I'm still uncertain if Yakov is actually the one who will bring Vyktor to his downfall. Remember the suspicious neighbour from earlier in the story? Just try to forgive me if this next post is a bit long...I may have no choice. Sign in to see full entry.

Happy birthday Mum! I love you! I don't know how old she is today though...lol! She's coming for coffee after work this afternoon, so I'll give her her birthday gift then. I can't wait! I just hope it fits her and that she likes it. The cold rages on. I swear, if I have to blow my poor nose just... Sign in to see full entry.

I'm sitting here debating on what my next move should be for our poor wounded Vyktor. So, in the meantime, I shall blog about the mundane. I have finally found a solution to my problem with buying the full boxed set of THE BULLWINKLE SHOW. Some of you may remember that a few days ago, I posted that... Sign in to see full entry.

Hello everyone... I had to cancel the hair-cutting appointment this morning because I woke up with a...cold! My first one of the year, and hopefully my last. It's not that I feel so awful. Not too bad at all really. Just hate the stuffy nose and scratchy throat! Sigh. Oh, well. I'll go and have it... Sign in to see full entry.

Hi everyone... I hope some of you will have a chance to read Vyktor's alternate segment. I just wanted to let you all know that I won't be around for a while tomorrow. Mum and I are going to have our hair done, and we won't get home until around 12:30. Fear not however, I WILL return! Sign in to see full entry.

No, no, no! How can this be happening? Surely, Dadi would not kill Vyktor! If this is true, will he not kill me for harbouring a fugitive? After several minutes of silence with Babi, I make up my mind. I promised Vyktor when he came to me that I would not let him die. I intend to keep my promise. “I... Sign in to see full entry.

I've been sitting here thinking ever since I posted that last segment of our story...perhaps there is an alternate segment that I could-and should write. Yes, I think there is. But, may I please ask for your help my friends? Once I post the alternate segment, will you all please give me your honest... Sign in to see full entry.

Babi turns to me weakly, the colour drained from her face and the life suddenly gone from her eyes. “I am going to them,” she whispers. “Let me come with you Babi. You should not go alone.” We do not bother with bundling ourselves. We trudge through the snow until we come to the place where the body... Sign in to see full entry.

How sad! I've just read online that actor Tom Bosley, who famously portrayed Howard Cunningham on HAPPY DAYS has died at the age of 83 due to complications from a staph infection. I loved HAPPY DAYS as a little girl and would watch faithfully every Tuesday night. Thanks for all the laughter, Mr. C.... Sign in to see full entry.

I've just had another email from Volodya. He's very kind. He tried to explain his message from yesterday, but unfortunately I'm even more confused than ever. I don't dare say anything more to him about it because I'm afraid it would only upset and confuse him and me even further. I should probably... Sign in to see full entry.

I race for the back room but I am too late to stop Yakov. He meets me in the open doorway, his face as red as blood. In one hand, he holds Vyktor’s bullet torn blood soaked coat. In the other…the Torah. “Who’s coat is this little one? Where did you get it and why have you been hiding it?” Despite... Sign in to see full entry.

I'm so sad right now! I just had the strangest email from Volodya. I honestly don't know what to make of it...except that I'm feeling a little hurt. I'm certain that wasn't his intention and I don't want to make a big deal out of it. But...I'm so confused! As I posted recently, Volodya kindly... Sign in to see full entry.