Author Archives: Andreas Moser
Isn’t that a beautiful place? (Part 2)
Ten days ago, I had presented you with this photo and had posed the leading question “isn’t that a beautiful place?”. Predictably, and I would not have responded differently, all of you agreed. Many exclaimed how beautiful of a scenery … Continue reading
Easily Confused (20) Two Koreas
South Koreans acting in a silly and uncontrolled way: – – – North Koreans acting in a silly but controlled way: – – – Imagining a combination of these two styles makes me afraid of Korean unification.
Grumpy Cat coming to Lithuania
It seems that Grumpy Cat is following my blog and got so interested in Lithuania that she came here for a visit: And no, it’s actually not grumpy at all here. I have met a great many friendly and helpful … Continue reading
Where the **** is Spring?
It’s April. It’s Easter. Spring should have begun 10 days ago. But this morning, the view from my window looked like this: Vilnius looked like this: And because the Easter bunny had frozen to death, we had to make our own … Continue reading
North Korea’s Military Strategy
I have studied a great many wars, but I am not aware of an example where the aggressor state revealed its detailed step-by-step strategy in advance. In public. In a colourful video. North Korea has the courtesy to do so and lays … Continue reading
People who may want to change their name, # 4
The new governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus will be Panicos Demetriades. Not the best name for the head of the central bank of a country at the brink of bankruptcy.
Easily Confused (19) Papal Pedicure
Pope Francis washing the feet of criminals: Pope Benedict XVI washing the feet of criminals: (Für die Fans von Benedikt XVI gibt es diesen Vergleich auch auf Deutsch.)
The best Apology ever
When you really messed up, when you caused mayhem, death, destruction and despair, when you hurt more than just people’s feelings out of stupidity or rage or drunkenness, the best apology is: “I overreacted.” (From Kill Bill 2.) Short, to … Continue reading
Sad Things (# 6) Library Books
Sad: Buying a book in a library book sale which had been in the stock of the library for several decades but which hasn’t been on loan to a reader even once. Even more sad: Not reading this book in … Continue reading
Better than Google Glass
Google, the small and friendly company, which just endeared itself to us again by announcing the imminent discontinuation of Google Reader, will bring a new toy to the market later this year: Google Glass. These are glasses which have been … Continue reading
The Happy Hermit 