"It's like fish with purple mayonnaise on top."

Tasting Russian food.

That "Meat Gelatin" ("Košeliena" in Lithuanian) is something my paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, prepared. She used pig's feet to make it. I hated that dish. But here's a recipe (and here, in Lithuanian) if want to try it.

My Crafting Nightmare

Knitting small objects.

"Despite efforts to hire English teachers for the trolls, most of the comments are written in barely coherent English."

"The bizarre hive of social media activity appears to be part of a two-pronged Kremlin campaign to claim control over the internet, launching a million-dollar army of trolls to mold American public opinion as it cracks down on internet freedom at home."

"22 Delicious Russian Foods for Your Sochi Olympics Party"

BuzzFeed makes another list.

 

There are many family favorites on the menu, including Salat Olivyeh; Borscht (see our cold version here); Cucumber and Radish Salad (a summer staple); Poppy Seed Strudel (I don't eat that; the poppy-seed filling has the texture of dirt); Golubtsy (Cabbage Rolls); Pelmeni (similar to our Koldūnai); and Apple Sharlotka.

Hey! Those rolls sitting next to the Rassolnik look like our Cabbage (or Bacon) Buns.

"Neil Armstrong went through U.S. customs in Honolulu, Hawaii, on the way back from the moon."

One of "17 Facts That Sound Like B.S. But Are Actually True."

A Madison Celebrity

Tottie, the pug.

#FreedomCheese

A response to Russia's ban on the importation of Lithuanian dairy products.

"27 Signs You Grew Up in a Medical Family"

Summed up: "Good luck trying to fake sick in this house, buddy!"

See, for example, here and here.

Primary Sources

"So next time you pick up a skein (or seven) of your favorite yarn, remember to say thanks to the little dude who gave it to you."

And don't forget about knitting with dog hair.

Eight inches

This appeared a few months ago, but I saw it only today. She's adorable.

"Ugh, if I don't get into Northwestern, I will just DIE."

Corgis during college admissions season.

"The 19 Most Excited Photos Of Iditarod Racing Dogs"

Mush!