Oh my lord, well as best as I tried to predict what would happen next in this crazy world we call politics in Romania, I failed to call this one. On Wednesday, the BEC (national electoral board) sent the final, official count of the votes to the CCR (Constitutional Court). The CCR met Wednesday evening and the next step is for them to render a … Continue reading 6 More Weeks of Chaos
I think that most of you know that I have just about zero interest in watching sports. I understand the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat and all the rest, but whether we’re talking (American) football, soccer (football), cricket, badminton or anything else, I just don’t get excited about watching other people battle each other. The other night though, I decided to dip … Continue reading Romanian Games
In all my years living here in Romania, I’ve never met a single person who has read Plato, Aristotle or Socrates. It’s a real shame because there are some fine translations online, they’re (legally) free to read and Socrates especially is quite accessible. I was thinking this morning of when I was a younger and more foolish person and how I used to force myself … Continue reading Hie thee hither that I may pour my spirits in thine ear and chastise with the valor of my tongue!
Personally, I blame the European Union. I understand why they did what they did and I know that their intention was to try and encourage “Little Brother” by inviting him into their club so that he could grow up and be as brave and strong as all the Big Boys and Girls at the table. I get that. But it was a very bad mistake … Continue reading Don’t you dare say the D word to me
Over the past couple of weeks it’s been a really hot, sunny, traditional summer. And along with that comes a lot of food being cooked outdoors. It may even be something you have done yourself during these days! And so, in keeping with my mission to both show Romania as it is as well as to bring some of my readers from the diaspora a … Continue reading Pe Placul Romanilor
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