Recently I’ve gotten a number of very kind, thoughtful messages, thanking me for various things that I’ve written. I’m always grateful when people find my work meaningful and so let this post serve as yet another collective thank you to everyone who visits this site. Nonetheless, while I’m satisfied with my talents as a writer, it’s pretty obvious I’m a very bad blogger. I don’t … Continue reading Popularity Contest
After a week of extremely lengthy posts, I thought it was time for a cat picture. Happy Friday, and if you celebrate it, Valentine’s Day, everyone! Continue reading Rub-a-dub-dub
I keep getting comments and quips from people about how I possibly might be working for the CIA, so I thought I’d actually write a full post for the FAQ about it and settle this issue once and for all. But before I can do that, I have to tell you a story. You’re Not Mexican! Many years ago when I was working in the … Continue reading Me and the CIA
I nearly fell out of my chair yesterday evening when I saw on Czech television that the parliament was considering amending its lustration laws after Marta Semelova, a member of the Communist party, had introduced an amendment to that effect. The good news is that it looks highly doubtful that her measure will be adopted by the parliament but it still gave me a bit … Continue reading An Unclean Spirit
Imagine a science fiction scenario, a book (or film) set in the far future. A lone spaceship is hurtling through the galaxy, the humans on board desperately looking for a habitable world on which to settle. Suddenly, on their long-range scanners they pick up what looks to be a suitable candidate. Further inspection of the planet reveals good news. There is a breathable atmosphere and … Continue reading Why is Romania so poor?
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