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 a good day and so I asked her to repeat … Continue reading Arcane, Counterintuitive and Nonsensical Rules May Be The Point
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 is that it has been tailored specifically for the needs … Continue reading Christian Missionary Edition
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 a kind of Romanian ballad, sad, sweet and about the … Continue reading Word of the Day: Povața
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