Lawrence
Ukraine As It Was: Journals of a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine
As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine, Lawrence journaled nearly every day while serving alongside his wife. Nearly 20 years later, he wants to share their experiences in Ukraine--the good and the bad, the happy and the sad--with the world so people can see Ukraine as it was.
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Episodes
158: The Party of Regions Leads the Election Results 10.07.2026 3:10
Lawrence reflects on early election results--and it's hard not to understand now, in 2026, what I didn't understand there, in 2006.
157: Election Day in Ukraine in 2005 08.07.2026 1:28
Lawrence shares the view on election day in a small town in Ukraine.
156: Stream-of-Consciousness Chocolate Chip Cookies 06.07.2026 5:18
Lawrence finds some chocolate chip cookies and then...sort of goes on one.
155: Ready for Break 01.07.2026 1:01
Lawrence is on the cusp of Spring Break.
154: An Orchid for Grandma 30.06.2026 1:43
Lawrence's family remembers Grandma.
153: Happy Birthday Grandma 30.06.2026 0:53
Lawrence writes to his grandma.
152: The Election in Belarus 30.06.2026 2:36
Lawrence talks to his host motheer about the recent election in Belarus. Signs of corruption to come.
151: Chatting with Our Host Mother 29.06.2026 3:29
Lawrence and Karen chat with their host mother about the apartment situation.
150: People Over Planning 19.06.2026 2:55
Lawrence and Karen change their approach.
149: моя бабуся померла 17.06.2026 1:12
Lawrence orders flowers.
148: Forced Patience 17.06.2026 1:48
Lawrence and Karen still await word on their apartment.
147: Remembering Grandma 12.06.2026 1:48
Lawrence reflects.
146: Fish in a Tank 10.06.2026 3:15
Lawrence recounts his own anxiety reading Ukrainian and connects it to his students' experiences.
145: One Day, I'll Buy a Guitar 10.06.2026 0:52
Lawrence briefly recounts a rough day.
144: America Has Bad Cookies 08.06.2026 1:51
Lawrence and Karen meet three Ukrainians who, having never been to America, know America better than the two Americans.
143: Post Office Redux 04.06.2026 5:09
Where Lawrence failed, Karen succeeds. They get the "misplaced" package.
142: Post Office 02.06.2026 2:47
Lawrence negotiates getting a package at the post office. He does not succeed--but has a language success.
141: Chocolates 09.02.2026 1:34
Lawrence and Karen bring chocolates to folks.
140: The Expanse 09.02.2026 4:40
Lawrence reflects on his low feelings.
139: Dancing Boys 06.02.2026 1:39
Lawrence participates in the international women's day event at the lyceum.
138: Being a Customer 05.02.2026 1:49
Lawrence has a hard time getting photocopies made.
137: Saying No 21.01.2026 6:49
Lawrence decliens to dance--and makes a lot of folk happy.
136: Prelude to a Decision 19.01.2026 1:30
Lawrence briefly talks about an eventful party.
135: My Marshrutka Route 16.01.2026 1:54
Lawrence talks about taking marshrutka's around town.
134: -18 Degrees Celsius 14.01.2026 2:16
It's getting quite cold in Ukraine, but Lawrence still has errands to do.
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