Random Notes
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Thanksgiving Day
My note on Thanksgiving in the United States of America: the history of the holiday, its distinctive features, and how it is celebrated.
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Death And The Miser
My note about death while mentioning a quote by Pope Agapetus I and the «Death and the Minister» painting by Hieronymus Bosch.
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The Intercession of the Theotokos
My note about The Intercession of the Theotokos Christian feast in the Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic Churches on October 14.
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The First Public Mention Of My Russian-Speaking Community In Philadelphia
My note regarding the first public mention of my Russian-speaking community in Philadelphia, made by public figure and blogger Ilya Varlamov in his weekly news video on October 6, 2023.
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How I Tried To Return A Skateboard
My funny story of how I found a skateboard in downtown Philadelphia on Tuesday — and what it ultimately led to.
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Philadelphian Cat With A Cowboy Bandana
My note about a handsome cat that was wearing a cowboy bandana and which I randomly met on the streets of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, USA) on May 26, 2023.
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New York City Bike-Sharing During COVID-19 (Data Analysis)
A professional research project of Vlad Dorokhin consisting of historical trip data from March 2021 to March 2022.
