*** A Meditation on the Fifth Autumn Equinox Since Ukraine was Invaded and the War Began. Yes…the Fifth Year. Роздуми про п’ятий осінній рівнодень після того, як Україну вторглися і почалася війна. Так… п’ятий рік. *** I took the photo of this post the day after the autumn equinox, having risen...
Kyiv Independent: “Thank you so much for sharing all of this, it’s clear how deeply our work connects to your own life and writing.” – Kyiv Independent: «Дуже дякую, що поділилися всім цим, видно, наскільки глибоко наша робота пов’язана з вашим власним життям і написаним вами.»
Shop owners at a book market try to save their belongings from a fire that broke out following an overnight Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on August 16, 2026. Three people were reported injured. Власники магазинів на книжковому ринку намагаються врятувати свої речі від пожежі,...
Igor: “Unfortunately, the War Continues. I Think that Even the News in the West Does Not Show the Real Horror of What is Happening Here.” – Ігор: «На жаль, війна триває. Думаю, що навіть новини на Заході не показують справжній жах того, що тут відбувається.»
Participants in a pro-Ukrainian demonstration under the slogan 'Don't Be Indifferent' opposing xenophobic attacks on Ukrainians gather at Szczepanski Square in Krakow, Poland, on Aug. 9, 2026. Учасники проукраїнської демонстрації під гаслом «Не будь байдужим», яка виступає проти ксенофобських...
Now, Most of the Time, the Only News I Receive of Ukraine is from the News and What I See and Read, and What My Mind and Heart Tell Me – Зараз, більшість часу, єдині новини про Україну, які я отримую, це з новин і того, що я бачу та читаю, і того, що мені підказують розум і серце
Russian ballistic missile attack kills 1, injures 22 as rescue efforts continue in Kyiv. Російська балістична ракета вбиває 1 людину, 22 поранені, рятувальні роботи тривають у Києві. *** Now, Most of the Time, the Only News I Receive of Ukraine is from the News and What I See and Read, and What My...
Moonlight Playing Upon the Lamp on My Nightstand & When I Could Not See the Milky Way
Moonlight Playing Upon the Lamp on My Nightstand & When I Could Not See the Milky Way *** Upon my nightstand rests a lamp which at first glance the base might resemble a crystal cut vase - which it certainly isn't - but rather it may be a Target or Walmart molded glass base with a cheap thin...
By Following In the Footsteps of Children…
By Following In the Footsteps of Children... *** We May Find Wonder Behold the Boy Behold the little boy on his own. He wanted to go ahead. He wanted it to do it on his own by himself, climbing the stairs - a high flight of steps compared to his size - without knowing what was above, until he...
He Always Wants Me to Rub His Bare Back, After I Tell Him a Story, or Something that Jesus Did or He Reads Me the Story He Wrote While Listening to Me – Always Wanting Just Two More Minutes of His Back Rub.
He always wants me to rub his bare back, after I tell him a story, or something that Jesus did or he reads me the story he wrote while listening to me - always wanting just two more minutes of his back rub. Introduction The story shown above as the featured photo, transcribed right below, was...
When I Open the Kitchen Curtains, I So Enjoy Watching the Golden Sunlight Play upon the Hills – Sunday, April 26, 2026
When I Open the Kitchen Curtains, I So Enjoy Watching the Golden Sunlight Play upon the Hills - Sunday, April 26, 2026 *** In the morning, but especially on Sunday, when I open the kitchen curtains, I so enjoy watching the golden sunlight play upon and bathe the hills to the north of us in a...







