Joe Ragan

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Max’s family comes to dinner

April 30th, 2005 · No Comments

I love to host and entertain friends and acquaintances. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to do much since being in Kazakhstan due to my schedule.
As you should know, I have been playing basketball with some great guys. One of the guys I have become ‘friends’ with is Max. Max has helped me [...]

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Tags: Life where I live

May Day and Easter, May 1

April 30th, 2005 · No Comments

Sunday, May 1 is May Day, an old Soviet holiday that I think is like Labor Day in America. Also, this year, Orthodox Easter is May 1. Today (Saturday) the workers were out hanging bunting around the center near my apartment. Also, other workers have been painting and cleaning up.
I [...]

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Tags: Trying to understand Culture where I live