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A Magi, Han Solo, and Other Christmas Traditions

July 3, 2017 by Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

A Magi, Han Solo, and Other Christmas Traditions

What does an eleven year old boy do about the whole “Santa Issue?” Believe? Not believe? How do you get from Thanksgiving (at 4:30 AM) to Christmas morning without bursting? These annual conundrums seemed more insurmountable than ever in 2015. The Rankin family always tries to observe Advent and the anticipation of Christmas. Sometimes, I […]

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Kemerovo: Gateway to South Central Siberia

July 3, 2017 by Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

Kemerovo: Gateway to South Central Siberia

Fun Facts About Kemerovo, Siberia, Russia [The Management disavows any borscht related content.] Wallace was born in Kemerovo and I thought that I would highlight some of the more important facts about Kemerovo. Instead, I wrote this post. I also had some of the best borscht ever in Kemerovo.[1] I hope you enjoy this short […]

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Thanksgiving Should Not Start At 4:30 AM

July 3, 2017 by Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving Should Not Start At 4:30 AM

Elisabeth and I give thanks for many things in our lives: Wallace, Spam, and Netflix being a very short list of items for which we are thankful. Thanksgiving Day is the day we adopted Wallace and brought him home from Russia. We, however, were not so thankful when Wallace woke up at 4:30 AM on […]

Filed Under: ADHD, Foreign Adoption, RAD

Elisabeth Has Been Fingerprinted More Times Than The Average Criminal

July 3, 2017 by Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

Elisabeth Has Been Fingerprinted More Times Than The Average Criminal

        Because we did adopt Wallace, I can say that the adoption process worked. However, I cannot say that Elisabeth and I walked through a wardrobe into a magical land of Lions, lush green hills, and Turkish delight. Our adventure really coalesced when we bought our first (and only) house in 2004. […]

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

July 3, 2017 By Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

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Bringing Wallace Home – A Frantic Few Weeks

Bringing Wallace Home – A Frantic Few Weeks

July 3, 2017 By Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

The Interlude In Between Trips After formally requesting to adopt Kiril, Elisabeth and I returned to Jamestown. This marked … [Read More...] about Bringing Wallace Home – A Frantic Few Weeks

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 Magi, Han Solo, and Other Christmas Traditions

A Magi, Han Solo, and Other Christmas Traditions

July 3, 2017 By Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

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Thanksgiving Should Not Start At 4:30 AM

Thanksgiving Should Not Start At 4:30 AM

July 3, 2017 By Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

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