One of the really nice things about living in the Republic of Moldova as opposed to Romania is that here, I get no mail. Sure, there’s a very functional postal service that delivers things, but I mean what I said quite literally: I never get any mail. To be clear, I got some documents last year from my family, and two years ago, I got … Continue reading The Land of No Mail
When you’re an English speaker learning Romanian, two of the first words that you’ll learn are the equivalents for “yes” and “no.” These are “da” and “nu” respectively, and you might think that’s the end of the story. But Romanian is a unique language that has preserved a lot of Latin grammar, and that includes a more nuanced way to affirm or contradict a statement. … Continue reading Ba
Anyone who has ever learned (or attempted to learn) another language knows that there are always some words and phrases that can never be translated properly. The Portuguese word saudade is a classic example, having much more depth of meaning and sadness than English words like “longing” or “melancholy” can adequately portray. Today’s word, loitering isn’t a very deep or nuanced word, but it’s really … Continue reading Loitering
Well, folks, as I mentioned yesterday, I’ve now put myself out there on Quora, and so I knew it was only going to be a matter of time before some weightier questions than Where can I find hot Romanian chicks? were going to be asked. Today, I thought I’d add my two cents on what is one of the most significant questions to face Romania … Continue reading The Great Continuity Question
Oddly enough, I use the internet every day, but sometimes I’m way behind the curve of what’s going on with the internet. Thanks to a LOT of help from long-time reader Diana C., I am now on Quora. In case you’re unfamiliar with the site, it’s where people answer questions. In my case, I’ve been busy answering questions about Romania and Moldova. If you have … Continue reading A Minyanim of Quora
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