"The March" “Remus, hello! Over here!" "Hi." "How are you?” “Oh, my friend, it’s been a terrible few days. Just terrible.” “Yes, I know. It’s unbelievably sad. You were...
How I Know I’m Not in New York (Part 12)
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How I Know I’m Not in New York (Part 11)
"A Tall Blonde" It's been a very busy spring, but after an urgent phone call from my Romanian friend Remus, we had a chance to catch up. “Hey Remus. Over here!!”...
How I Know I’m Not in New York (Part 10)
"The Remus Vote" It’s been quite a while, but my Romanian friend, Remus, and I finally found time to sit down for a beer to talk about the election. “Remus! Remus! Over...
How I Know I’m Not in New York (Part 9)
"Black Friday-and-a-half" I apologize for the delay, but I've been out shopping and didn't have time until now to jot down the recent conversation with my Romanian...
How I Know I’m Not in New York (Part 8)
“To Fan or Not To Fan” My Romanian friend Remus came to my office the other day. “Hi, Remus. Have a seat.” “Thanks.” “How are you?” “I’ve been better.” “What’s the...
How I Know I’m Not in New York (Part 7)
“My car's stuck in traffic.” I was sitting in a café after work waiting for my Romanian friend Remus. He was almost an hour late – so I called him. “Remus, where are...
How I Know I’m Not in New York (Part 6)
"Remus Unchained" [Even more than my other conversations with Remus, this is essentially verbatim. So you politically correct Americans out there, don’t send me any...
How I Know I’m Not in New York (Part 5)
“Remus Bank & Trust” I met with my Romanian friend Remus the other day. As you might know, he has been searching for a career that fits his, well, let’s say, his...
How I Know I’m Not in New York (Part 4)
[Originally published March 5, 2013, in Dilema Veche.] “I don’t know. But let me tell you.” I met my Romanian friend Remus for a drink the other night. When he invited...
How I Know I’m Not in New York (Part 3)
[Originally published Feb. 22, 2013, in Dilema Veche.] “They can’t do that to us!” My Romanian friend Remus called me the other day. He was upset. Very, very upset....
How I Know I’m Not in New York (Part 2)
"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 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...