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Vicki Nikolaidis I write political essays, short stories, fiction novels (mythological & modern).

Vicki Nikolaidis
Vicki Nikolaidis
Chania, Crete, Greece
Member since: Nov, 2008
Last login: 10/26/2009
Last update : 11/06/2009
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  • I grew up in a farm in Iowa.  In the summer I would lay in the green grass looking at the sky and daydream about the people in the jets that passed overhead.  I traveled about the U.S. in my old beat up car, managed to get a couple of degrees in science and engineering, got married to a Greek fellow, birthed two lovely daughters who are now 16 and 20 . . .and convinced my husband we should live on Crete.

vickinikolaidis's Blog

  • Red Room author Lawrence Wright on panel discussing Afghanistan.

    October 30, 2009

    • One of my favorite Red Room authors, Lawrence Wright, was part of a distinguished panel discussing the U.S.A. and al-Quaeda on the news program, Empire which can be viewed on Al Jazeera English.  Mr. Wright wrote the ruthlessly researched book "The Looming Tower: The Road to 9/11."Journalist Marwan Bishara hosts a  varied group which also includes, General Richard Myers, Dr. Marc ...
  • Student council filled with rock musicians

    October 29, 2009

    • I'm here to report Natalie came home the other day disappointed and a bit angry.  She did not get elected into the student council.  The most well known kids in the high school are in rock bands and the most well known kids are the ones that get into student council.  On Saturday evenings until cool weather rock concerts were held at the Peace and Friendship Park amphitheater.   Different ...
  • Subcribe only to Unsubcribe

    October 28, 2009

    • I am really happy about the Internet, I have just switched to Hellas OnLine which means I have a fiber optic connection.  The line has taken a long time to place because Chania sits on a huge hard rock.  A great place to live when an earthquake trembles through, but not so good for digging ditches and laying underground cables.  The wait has been worth it. I enjoy being able to get in touch ...
  • Reasoning out Real Life. Today’s Theme - Is God a Woman?

    October 23, 2009

    • Women have many reasons for enjoying their aging. Some like having the confidence to dress and accessorize their bodies in the way they want, ignoring fashion trends.  Some like the freedom realizing everyone they have spent decades caring for – are old enough to take care of themselves – even husbands!    Some like not having to worry about becoming pregnant again; able to love their ...
  • Greek elections-High School politics

    October 15, 2009

    • Election excitement is still in the air.  Two days ago Natalie came home from high school and announced that she had gotten the most votes for the position of classroom president, but she didn't get the job.  She was very indignant.  Being originally from The States she has "winner take all" in her blood.  She received 15 votes, her girl friend 14 votes, a fellow in the class 13 ...

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Comments I've Written

  • Hilary for me, too.

    Hilary Clinton is doing better than anyone in that position, perhaps ever. Her energy is amazing.
  • "In books lies the soul of the whole past time"

    "In books lies the soul of the whole past time" This quote is very meaningful for me. I have a personal collection of several hundred books stashed in my closets and drawers and a few shelves.
  • books must follow science

    John, I think you made great choices.
  • HM

    perfect!
  • thanks from Natalie

    Natalie says thank you. and thank you from me, too! I didn't leave my girls totally on their on at the schools in the u.s.a. I volunteered every day at one or the other of their schools.

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