The Cult of the Bottle Shakers

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

Outstanding News

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