My mom has a dream. To live to see Putin in International Criminal Court.

She usually refers to Hague but any court would do.

When I say Mom has a “dream” — it’s not a figure of speech, not an exaggeration. She said to me many times — it’s her dream to live to see “him” pay for “everything”, to see that there is justice in this world.

In some of my previous stories, I mentioned how I’m intending to stay apolitical. I am.

But I guess this is bigger. This is my Mom’s dream after all.

My Mom loves Russia. Her background is in Russian literature and the Russian language. She appreciates Russia’s cultural heritage and she’s actually quite positive about Russia — its younger generation in general or the individuals who have the guts and integrity to speak up against Putin’s regime that she truly hates. Let me note that she’s a minority. It’s hard to understand from surveys and polls how much support Putin enjoys, but his leadership is strong, no doubt. As one example, my Mom’s best friend (the one she’s attached to — her friend of many decades) is pro-Putin; Mom says it’s increasingly difficult to get together because of heated arguments.

I wish I could persuade Mome to come and stay with us in America for good. I try often but she’s not ready, at least not now. She says she has friends she’s attached to; her husband — my stepdad — has a job he’s attached to — a mediocre job but a job nonetheless. And we’re not an easy family with our intensity and frequent moves —…