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Book Review: How to Find Happiness in Romania
I haven’t been able to finish a book in just a few hours for a while now, but I started the year off right with “Cum să fii fericit în România.” This collection of essays by various authors, each exploring the theme of finding happiness in Romania, captivated me and gave me the perfect opportunity…
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A Cosmic Treasure: A Letter from Gagarin
A child’s discovery of a letter from Yuri Gagarin in their grandfather’s attic reveals a nostalgic story of dreams, cosmic connections, and the mystery of lost heirlooms.
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The New Year That Never Came: Revisiting 1989 Romania
A Journey Back to 1989 As I sat down to watch “The New Year That Never Came” on Netflix, I was instantly transported back to a time that shaped my childhood and the history of Romania. This movie, set just before the Romanian Revolution of 1989, captures the tension, hope, and uncertainty of those days…
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Haunting Faces: Romanian Children of World War I
The stories of World War I often highlight soldiers, but Romanian children emerged as unsung heroes. Photographs by the American Red Cross reveal their suffering and maturity amidst wartime poverty, showing a stark reality rarely acknowledged in history.
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Lost Christmas
Winter brings cold memories, lost love, and fading connections, leaving hearts frozen and distant amidst once-shared melodies.
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