Arcane, Counterintuitive and Nonsensical Rules May Be The Point
Sometimes I think that writing is the most mysterious and inchoate activity a person could choose to do with their time. A couple of years ago, I was at the corner shop near my house and about to leave with my purchases when the proprietor asked me a strange question. My Romanian is mediocre on… Read More ›
Christian Missionary Edition
I am very happy to announce the American release of my guidebook, The Complete Insider’s Guide to Romania: Christian Missionary Edition. Please be aware that the material in the Christian Missionary Edition is virtually identical to the standard version of my book, The Complete Insider’s Guide to Romania. What sets the Christian Missionary Edition apart… Read More ›
Word of the Day: Povața
What with the cold rain and my nostalgic look at the past yesterday, I must admit I found myself listening to a lot of sentimental Romanian music. One of the songs on my playlist was Cu bani nu cumperi ani, the linked version sung by Nicolae Guta although it’s not a manele song but rather… Read More ›
