My Colombian wife of almost 31 years battles diabetes and venous stasis dermatitis along with focal brain seizures. She is always cheerful through 30 years of illness, and is having some success in her battles with outstanding doctors and therapists. Such was not always the case. God recruited a good team of people and close to where we live.

She has loved Russian music and culture since childhood. Her maternal grandfather was the Director of Colombia’s National Orchestra in times long ago. She loves Putin and the Orthodox Church and aligns generally with my political perspective.