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
107: Rip Van Drunkle 13.06.2025 2:11
Lawrence and Karen sort out what to do with an alcoholic host father.
106: Stationary Conversation 12.06.2025 3:14
Lawrence and Karen by supplies and make a friend.
105: Refreshing and Rejuvinating 11.06.2025 3:54
Lawrence finds a well of energy and refills.
104: Rivne and a Testy Dinner 10.06.2025 5:41
Lawrence recounts his trip to Rivne and a dinner with Karen's coordinator.
103: A Tumbling Cat 09.06.2025 1:49
Lawrence describes an incident with a cat.
102: Konyak in the Morning 06.06.2025 4:37
Lawrence and Karen meet Karen's Coordinator for drinks.
101: Invitation to the Banya 05.06.2025 1:19
Lawrence declines an invitation to the banya.
100: Face Down in the Snow 04.06.2025 5:19
Lawrence and Karen are startled to find a body in the snow--and more startled that no one seems to care.
99: May I Sit? 03.06.2025 4:43
Lawrence spends an afternoon with his host family.
98: Zhenya's Birthday 03.06.2025 3:55
Lawrence and Karen participate in their host daughter's birthday dinner.
97: New Year's Day 2006 02.06.2025 4:45
Lawrence walks around Sarny and enjoys the quiet.
96: New Year's Eve 2005 30.05.2025 2:04
Lawrence discusses the meat at the center of their New Year's Eve Midnight Meal.
95: Clothes Shopping 29.05.2025 1:49
Lawrence looks for a coat and a sweater, and the electricity goes out.
94: Українськa життя 28.05.2025 3:34
Lawrence battles through frustration.
93: New Year Parties 27.05.2025 3:12
Lawrence and Karen settle into their new home in Sarny.
92: A Giant, Metallic Brain 26.05.2025 3:06
Lawrence hits the highlights before spending time with Karen.
91: First Day Back in Sarny 26.05.2025 6:07
Lawrence and Karen arrive at their new site in Sarny. Before the entry, Lawrence orients the listener a little bit.
90: Christmas Day Train to Sarny 23.05.2025 4:09
Lawrence and Karen spend a fwe more days in Prolisok before leaving, on Christmas Day (at least in the USA) for Sarny.
89: The Swearing-In Ceremony 22.05.2025 10:25
Lawrence, Karen, and the other trainees of Ukraine Group 29 swear in and become official Peace Corps Volunteers.
88: Lead Up to Swearing In 21.05.2025 2:51
Lawrence and friends spend idle time before swearing in as official Peace Corps Volunteers.
87: Fun at Prolisok 20.05.2025 1:41
Lawrence plays games with friends.
86: The Political Situation in Ukraine 19.05.2025 5:21
Lawrence attends a seminar on Ukrainian politics.
85: Death to Fascism 16.05.2025 15:07
Lawrence recounts his trip to the World War II museum in Kyiv.
84: Grandmothers 15.05.2025 4:00
Lawrence and Karen celebrate Babucya's birthday.
83: He's Gonna Use His Dog As A ... Carpet? 14.05.2025 2:43
Lawrence, Karen, and sitemates head to Kyiv with Volodya. 15 and 16 Dec 2005
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