7xPMR.GIF
Instead of me constantly talking about Pridnestrovie, I thought it worthwhile to let all of you see the country. Continue reading 7xPMR.GIF
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A Boot Stamping
George Orwell once said: “If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stomping on the human face, forever.” What does Orwell mean in this quote? Continue reading A Boot Stamping
A Romanian Christmas Carol
Well, folks, I’m still busier than a one-armed bricklayer in Baghdad, but I’ve always got time to share my favorite Romanian Christmas carol. Sung by Ștefan Hrușcă, Romania’s most famous singer of Christmas music, the song is titled Afară ninge liniştit or “Outside, the snow is quietly falling.” Simply beautiful! Words: Afară ninge liniştit, Şi-n casă arde focul, Iar noi pe lângă mama stând, De … Continue reading A Romanian Christmas Carol
Race Baiting for Fun and Profit
Over the weekend, I had the misfortune of watching the (Romanian) internet blow up over a video posted on YouTube. Ostensibly, it shows a faceless Romanian man filming with a hidden camera as he tries to order some food at a Kaufland in the town of Odorheiu Secuiesc but get refused service because he didn’t speak Hungarian. Antena 1, the conservative television news network, covered … Continue reading Race Baiting for Fun and Profit
Wedding Video
A million thanks to our friend Sam Son (cool name, eh?) for shooting and editing this video of the morning of our wedding. Honestly, I can’t even watch it again because it brings tears to my eyes. Enjoy! Continue reading Wedding Video
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