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“Start a blog!” they said

July 3, 2017 by Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

“Start a blog!” they said

After several years of posting on Facebook, I decided to start a blog about Elisabeth, Wallace and me. I will post stories about our foreign adoption experience and our trips to Russia. I will also post stories about what happened we we returned home from Russia and our lives today. Along the way, I will […]

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Kemerovo: Gateway to South Central Siberia

Kemerovo: Gateway to South Central Siberia

July 3, 2017 By Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

Fun Facts About Kemerovo, Siberia, Russia [The Management disavows any borscht related content.] Wallace was born in … [Read More...] about Kemerovo: Gateway to South Central Siberia

A Short Post in the New Year That Involves Watching My Dinner Catch Fire

July 3, 2017 By Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

Elisabeth and I have always preferred to avoid large, drunken parties on New Year’s Eve. Elisabeth also insists on avoiding … [Read More...] about A Short Post in the New Year That Involves Watching My Dinner Catch Fire

Elisabeth Has Been Fingerprinted More Times Than The Average Criminal

Elisabeth Has Been Fingerprinted More Times Than The Average Criminal

July 3, 2017 By Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

        Because we did adopt Wallace, I can say that the adoption process worked. However, I … [Read More...] about Elisabeth Has Been Fingerprinted More Times Than The Average Criminal

Elisabeth and I Went to Moscow and Did Not Go Bowling

Elisabeth and I Went to Moscow and Did Not Go Bowling

July 3, 2017 By Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

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Thanksgiving Should Not Start At 4:30 AM

July 3, 2017 By Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

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