As an eyewitness to events here in Kiev, I want to share observations and comments with other people. The Orange Revolution is a historic event with great consequences not only for Ukraine but for freedom and democracy in Belarus and Russia.

Saturday, December 04, 2004

THE SOUNDS OF SEASONAL CHANGE FILL THE AIR IN KIEV

The Winter Solstice falls on December 21st this year. Many government officials, in the spirit of the season, are well into their preparations. Walk past any government building in Kiev and you can hear the heart warming sounds of the season. Listen to the roar of office and industrial size shredders converting incriminating documents into festive packing material for Christmas presents. Hear that low hum coming from every floor? That is the sound of kindness. Officials, in anticipation of a Yushchenko victory, are all busy formatting and reformatting the hard drives of their computers. That way they hope that the new administration will have a fresh start for their work.

What about those suitcases and bundles being whisked to waiting jets at the airport? Surely they must hold presents for the little ones?


So much goodwill is in the air!

1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm assuming that you are asking how to become an observer while in Kyiv - Try calling your government/embassy office and start asking them who to talk to or how you can get involved. Best of luck. Thank you very much for your site. I love your sense of wit and humor. You rock.

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