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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10 jul 2026

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158: The Party of Regions Leads the Election Results 10.07.2026

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

Lawrence shares the view on election day in a small town in Ukraine.

156: Stream-of-Consciousness Chocolate Chip Cookies 06.07.2026

Lawrence finds some chocolate chip cookies and then...sort of goes on one.

155: Ready for Break 01.07.2026

Lawrence is on the cusp of Spring Break.

154: An Orchid for Grandma 30.06.2026

Lawrence's family remembers Grandma.

153: Happy Birthday Grandma 30.06.2026

Lawrence writes to his grandma.

152: The Election in Belarus 30.06.2026

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

Lawrence and Karen chat with their host mother about the apartment situation.

150: People Over Planning 19.06.2026

Lawrence and Karen change their approach. 

149: моя бабуся померла 17.06.2026

Lawrence orders flowers.

148: Forced Patience 17.06.2026

Lawrence and Karen still await word on their apartment.

147: Remembering Grandma 12.06.2026

Lawrence reflects.

146: Fish in a Tank 10.06.2026

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

Lawrence briefly recounts a rough day.

144: America Has Bad Cookies 08.06.2026

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

Where Lawrence failed, Karen succeeds. They get the "misplaced" package.

142: Post Office 02.06.2026

Lawrence negotiates getting a package at the post office. He does not succeed--but has a language success.

141: Chocolates 09.02.2026

Lawrence and Karen bring chocolates to folks.

140: The Expanse 09.02.2026

Lawrence reflects on his low feelings.

139: Dancing Boys 06.02.2026

Lawrence participates in the international women's day event at the lyceum.

138: Being a Customer 05.02.2026

Lawrence has a hard time getting photocopies made.

137: Saying No 21.01.2026

Lawrence decliens to dance--and makes a lot of folk happy.

136: Prelude to a Decision 19.01.2026

Lawrence briefly talks about an eventful party.

135: My Marshrutka Route 16.01.2026

Lawrence talks about taking marshrutka's around town.

134: -18 Degrees Celsius 14.01.2026

It's getting quite cold in Ukraine, but Lawrence still has errands to do.

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