I’m not going to lie, 2025 was a challenging year for me, health-wise. It started off with two torn shoulders followed by physical therapy, knee surgery followed, again, by physical therapy and I have now undergone a toe surgery, which again, will be followed by PT.

As I’m writing this, I’m enjoying myself in Charleston, a place I have been obsessively wanting to visit for a few years now. I have heard and read so much about the place, a beautiful southern charm city with a lot of history, architecture, colorful buildings. and quite marvelous array of phenomenal restaurants. 

As much as we are accustomed to iPads, Kindles, iPhones, nothing beats an old-fashioned book—admiring the cover, holding it in your hands, and turning pages. Over time, sadly, we are moving further away from the enjoyment of reading. Content like social media gives us quick pleasure and excitement.

The first Monday of September brings Labor Day, the unofficial sendoff to summer. For most Americans, that means a long weekend, a lighter week at school or the office, and maybe one more cookout before fall routines take over.

Let’s be honest, we are all dreading back to school. Rushing, nagging, Ubering the kids around, quick meals, ugh—its exhausting even thinking about it. And like many of you, I still don't understand why schools must start in August. Would it hurt anyone to start after Labor Day? C’mon. Growing up in Russia, schools always started on September 1. We were all dreading it and secretly hating it, but we had at least three months of summer.

What is the fourth of July? And why do we celebrate? Of course, the obvious answer is that it is the day that the United States gained its independence from England. But sometimes the meaning of the day gets lost in the fireworks and celebrations.

Summer is by far my favorite time of the year: more sunny days, extra time with family, and plenty of opportunities for reading and dancing under the starry skies.

This is the song of suffragettes, March of the Women, who began their long fight for the women’s rights to vote more than a century ago.

“And they lived long and happily ever after.” The end to every fairy tale and a beautiful beginning to life after the wedding. 

Dear ladies, don’t be surprised by the title of this article! I assure you, it’s not from Home and Gardening magazine.

Christmas is the most joyous holiday; families decorate the trees, make cookies, wrap presents.

There is one special day a year, when we all go back to our traditions, history, and childhood, when mom adds turkey to the table

For centuries, women primarily stayed home and took care of the family.

Since Spring of 2024, I have been blessed working with Passavant Hospital Foundation, Bridge to Hope, offering what I know the best, Interna

As summer wraps up, let’s live August to the fullest! Make a check list of all the things you want to do again with your kids and family an

Since September, my heart has expanded to welcome a new addition to our family – a miniature Golden Doodle named MacKenzie. My daughter, Iza

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of taking Izabella and her friend Tippy to the Beauty and the Beast ballet. During intermission, I had t

Whether you find yourself single, dating, or happily married, it’s fun to partake in the festivities of St. Valentine’s and the newer Galent

Education and knowledge manifest in diverse ways – one can be street smart, book smart, or ideally, a bit of both. Etiquette, self-disciplin

The holiday season is now upon us, and there would be no joy in any season, especially the holiday season, without the warmth of our familie