"We're going to make millions." I was at the office of my Romanian friend Remus the other day. “Hey, look at this,” he said. “I have a great business idea I’ve been...
How I Know I’m Not in New York (Part 2)
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I’d Like a Time Machine, Please
I want a time machine. Yes, maybe someday I will use it to become rich. But right now, I want it for something much more satisfying. I want to be able to undo my random...
How I Know I’m Not in New York (Part 1)
“Yes, the food is cold.” Like a power-saving bulb that takes a while to light up, I have only recently realized the similarities of countless conversations I have had...
A Few Recent Days In Bucharest
While walking down the street in Bucharest recently, I got into an argument about politics with a man I had seen on TV. He began to poke me in the chest as he got more...
Christmas Farewell
[Originally broadcast on Dec. 18, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] As I - as we - close out this year, I feel blessed to be part of this community, this Bucharest, this...
New York
[Originally broadcast on Dec. 4, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] I want to provide you with a service. Free of charge. Consider it a Saint Nicholas Day present. Now, if...
Residency
[Originally broadcast on Nov. 13, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] Well, as we end the week, if I seem less American, maybe more Romanian, let me explain. I received my...
Tony
[Originally broadcast on Nov. 6, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] I’m in a good mood, despite the government here and unemployment in the US. It was a lovely day today...
Shoelaces
[Originally broadcast on Oct. 30, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] I considered talking about all the things I love about this country. But that will have to wait....
Joe Biden
[Originally broadcast on Oct. 23, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] Vice President Joe Biden was in town on Thursday. He gave a good speech, not great, but solid. He...
Car
[Originally broadcast on Oct. 9, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] I’ve been in Romania a while now and have gotten to know a few companies and have heard plenty of...