I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag

I sure do get a lot of messages, tweets, emails and other written correspondence of all kinds. In fact, if you’ve written me lately and I haven’t responded, hang in there as I’m steadily making my way through the “pile”. Nonetheless, I got a message here recently asking me what it takes to become a Romanian citizen. The official answer is here. If you’re reading … Continue reading I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag

Mailbag

Well looks like I finally did get those angry emails after all :) As per my usual privacy policy, no names will be mentioned. Again, there is some editing in terms of formatting but no words have been deleted/inserted. From a reader: Hey! Next time you want to write something about Romanian history be sure you know anything and also you understand it because we … Continue reading Mailbag

Mailbag

Wow, it sure has been while since I’ve done one of these. Let’s see what we got in ye olde mailbag. As always, names are omitted out of respect for people’s privacy. You should get your facts about ” Cronica Carcotasilor” Before you decide to write insulting and false information. Cronica Carcotasilor does not profit from poor people and as you state “filmed moments after … Continue reading Mailbag

Mailbag

From a reader: Partidul, Ceausesc, Romania was never an anthem… was just a song during communism like many other songs. The Romanian anthem during communism was 3 Culori: Also… you’re making a lot of mistakes in your article… you say that there’s no radio outside of the cities!? Well… that might be true in the US but not in Romania… Radio Romania works in every … Continue reading Mailbag

Mailbag

Wow! The messages keep rolling in. Sadly, no marriage proposals in this batch :P From a reader: Your initiative is simply wonderful and I greatly admire your attitude. I wish more of my fellow countrymen followed your example. Bravo! I’ll be looking for your book. From a reader: Servus, Sam, I just recently discovered your blog and love it. From a non-Romanian reader: I’ve been … Continue reading Mailbag