Optimism for Bulgaria

Michaela’s Wonderful Smile

As if it was yesterday…A day that we lived through with mixed feelings – happiness, pain, tears, worries and hope were all blended together.  That was July 21, 2014 when

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Bulgaria for America

“What do I, as an American, have to offer to the Bulgarian theater community?” This question has consumed me during my time in Sofia working on “Avenue Q”. When I

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Maya the Bee from Targovishte

I first participated in the Spelling Bee contest in 6th grade.  My English teacher, Ms. Maria Atanasova coached me. The next year I made it to the National round which

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Together On Board

March 3, 1996 – I remember this day well. It was during the sailing regatta that we traditionally organize to commemorate our National Holiday.  Our group of sailors and divers

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Little Red Riding Hood vs The Wolf

The feeling of justice comes naturally with kids.  They are first class judges, without prejudice and with no desire for revenge.  Their decisions are very close to the basic principles

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Classical Music Doesn’t Bite

People often associate trumpets with war.  In the past, its loud voice would wake up the soldiers in the morning and would signal during battles.  The battle today is to

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A Recipe for Delicious Lutenitsa

Eight years ago, we gathered the people of Kurtovo Konare at a public discussion at the local community center. First we asked them what their problems were. The list was

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