Anonymity suggests a lack of investment in the site PINNEDIt also suggests a lack of transparency and the potential that you are an abuser or a misogynist, so don’t expect me to show any proof of my interest in you or what you want to say. It’s a two way street and whatever your reasons nobody is going to... See More »
It’s been mostly cloudy all day so far, and only 15 CelsiusI’m fairly relaxed since it’s Shabbat though I am not fiercely observant in the Orthodox sense of it. I’m a chaste person as regards the six hundred articles of kosher guidance. I’m not sure if I could ever be described as meticulous! I am relaxed... See More »
I have been asked again about my train journeysI have a pressure problem with my internal ears that results in some discomfort and pain, that motivates me to travel by train rather than fly to the various modelling contracts my agents in Berlin get me. The train journeys enable me to keep up with... See More »
Who did the Vikings encounter in what we know as the Ukraine?🇺🇦Vikings in Ukraine—commonly called Varangians or the Rus—primarily encountered East Slavic tribes, such as the Polyans, Severians, and Drevlians, along with nomadic Turkic peoples, including the Pechenegs and Khazars. Specific groups they met... See More »
How to Experience Hutsul Culture: 10 Places in the Heart of the CarpathiansIn Hutsulshchyna, traditions are not just preserved — they are lived every day. We’ve gathered 10 places that offer an authentic glimpse into this region: from museums of wool weaving and traditional Hutsul musical instruments to 18th-century wooden... See More »
How old is the republic of the Ukraine?Modern Ukraine is 34 years old, having officially declared independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991. However, its history as a distinct cultural and national entity stretches back much further. The historical milestones include:... See More »
Isolating PutinWhen Volodymyr Zelensky landed in Damascus on 5 April, the visit was framed as part of Kyiv’s broader diplomatic outreach across the Middle East. Yet behind the optics of post-war reconstruction and economic cooperation, a more consequential... See More » (+3)
Living in the Rakhiv districtIn the southern part of Rakhiv district, bordering with Romania, there is one of the most beautiful corners of the Ukrainian Carpathians — Rakhiv Mountains. This is truly a fabulous place, opening to the eye natural panoramas of unique beauty. That i... See More » (+2)
Festival-fair "Hutsulska Brinza"first Sunday in September. Location: central part of the city. Rakhiv. Rakhiv. opening of the festival-fair The festival is a visiting card of Rakhiv district and one of the brightest pages of the cultural life of Transcarpathia. For more than... See More » (+2)
Lake BreskulFrom Rakhiv drive 22 km east along the territorial highway T0721 to Luga village or Hoverla village and then 10-12 km along the Chernogorsky massif. Hoverla and then 10-12 km along Chernogora massif, the lake is located on the southern slope of Mount... See More » (+3)
At the centre of EuropeDelovoye village of Rakhiv district is well known to any Ukrainian schoolboy. After all, in all textbooks for the 8th grade it is called «the geographical center of Europe». The text of the textbook is accompanied by a photo of a modest two-meter... See More » (+3)
The beech forestsThe beauty and grandeur of the Carpathians have inspired man since time immemorial. And the dense, fairy-tale forests covering the mountain slopes have played an important role in the spectacular nature of this natural treasure. These forests... See More » (+3)
These were also talking points on instagram I saw Many women would appreciate a knight in shining armour in their lives even a Templar! (+3)
Well I have done all the washing from our trip!There are no chores other than cooking to be done in the immediate, Tim is in his studio working on his new themes and I am leaving him alone to work it out. I will take him a fresh made sandwich in a while, he doesn’t like to eat when he’s working... See More »
Men are physical and women are sensual, but should a man give a woman a black eye?Male violence towards women is evidenced with varying degrees worldwide, and there are many statistics of men killing their wives/partners in both countries with a defined misogyny (Muslim) and in so called progressive post patriarchal societies. It... See More »
If we are reincarnated, why do we have no memory of our recent past?It’s the age old question, and in our modern age there are likely new answers to ponder.
So much cooler and cloudy here in the mountains todayI’m happy to be at home. It’s a cloudy 13 Celsius today and drastically cooler than yesterday, and they are not predicting any rain. ☔
I’m home! I have phoned my grandma to let her know.Tim is talking about just falling into bed, but I want a hot bath, lots of bubbles 🫧 The journey was filled with the drama of wanting to get home and I guess I should have looked at flights that had a varied return destination. Tim was a darling wi... See More »
We’re about an hour from Rakhiv, nearly home!I’m so looking forward to getting home and having a hot bath 🛀 Tim wants to just go to bed 🛌, he’s so tired and looking forward.
Tim has this ability to fully focus on somethingHe has a keen interest in getting things done with a high degree of accuracy and confidence so, he is singleminded in his approach to everything he does. It is something I admire him for but also I have been frustrated by. Artists are usually quite... See More »
