Women's day

Privyet Comrades,
Well the biggest and best holiday in Russia is in progress. Russia borrowed this holiday from Germany centuries ago as I understand. It is in honor of the Women all across Russia for all the work that they do. (shhhhhhh) Don't tell them but it is a plot so the men can party and drink somemore. They throw in some flowers and candy for the women and let them go home early.
Yesterday at the Uni the English dept. staff (all women) had me stay for their party and snacks. Another American that has been at this school for two years gave each woman a "candy kiss" and a short speech. I figured I couldn't top that so I ate somemore goodies. Then they insisted I come to the big show in the Uni theater. It was worth it. Lots of Russian costumes and dances. Where is my camera when I need it. They proudly told me that some of the dancers were my students. The Uni president got up and gave a very flowery (traditional) speech that the the women loved. The celebrations start early on Friday (Actual date is 8 March, Sunday) and continues through Monday. The country pretty much will be shut down. Soooooo HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY to each and every one of you beautiful, industrious, bright eyed, hard working wonderful, tremendously absolutely fantastic women. You are the center of man's well being and make it possible for us to survive on this troublesome earth. Now we will all go out for a drink-orange juice of course - while you get back to work.
Today (Sat.) we will have a young couple that Annette has met over for lunch. The girls will have to leave early to catch their bus back to Nahodka. They are having very good interest in their Sun. afternoon English from the Bible class. Later today Jan and I are invited to the annual party at the American consul. Nothing like a free chili dinner to treat my lovely, hard working, Russian speaking, studious, faithful, supportive, fantastic etc. wife to on Women's day. Free dinner, my shout (Aussie for my treat).
Have a wonderful day. Your brother (brat) in Him, Morrie