Over the years I’ve met a lot of people who collected things – some of them of the “old school” variety like stamps, coins or even butterflies, and some who collected odder things. I remember (with horror) entering a colleague’s basement and seeing it lined wall to wall with “official commemorative” NASCAR memorabilia. I certainly remember working in a cubicle farm during the insanity of … Continue reading The Cult of the Bottle Shakers
One of these days – and I swear this is true – I’m going to go spend a few weeks up in the mountains, living in a small wooden cabin with nothing but a cot and a typewriter so I can write my academic masterpiece, which will be entitled The Subtle Expression of Latent Third Wave Feminism in Auditory Media Space by Roxana Prințesa Ardealului. … Continue reading Word of the Day: Vai!
Well I’ve never denied I’m an ambitious cuss but one of the many treasures of living in Romania is that you learn a little patience. I originally wanted to have my book The Complete Insider’s Guide to Romania in bookstores by Christmas. Obviously that didn’t happen. Today however, I have some good news. At long last, after many (many) emails back and forth, a few … Continue reading Outstanding News
Found a lovely new blog from an American here in Romania who is really enjoying her time here. Probably my favorite quote from her curiously-written last post: You will realize that, as of now, this blending in will be both to your advantage and terribly problematic. It helps because everyone speaks to you in Romanian because they think you are and therefore assume you understand. … Continue reading Kibbles and Bits: March 8, 2011
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