Month: February 2025

I did not give you permission to change the locks on your apartment,” declared my mother-in-law.

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Mom called again, worried about how you’re taking care of me,” the husband sighed. “As if you were five years old,” I responded. “Tell her already that you’re thirty-two and you don’t need a sweater.” Borya forced a smile and dropped the subject. My mother-in-law, Alevtina Nikolaevna, was one of those women who devoted her … Read more

I was afraid that it would be your daughter who’d come home with a baby, but it turned out to be your husband,” the neighbor laughed. “Judge not, lest ye be judged,” Nyura replied.

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Nyura, Nyur, come here quickly,” Zinaida leaned on the gate, trying to catch her breath. “Who was chasing you?” laughed Anna, wiping her wet hands on the edge of her apron. “Oh, you didn’t even change, all city-like! What’s happened?” she asked more seriously. “Don’t keep me in suspense!” “Oh, don’t even ask, Nyurka! I’ll … Read more