Author Archives: Andreas Moser
Ernest Borgnine, 1917-2012
If you can remember this movie, you are at least as old as me.
I will take you seriously when you learn how to pronounce foreign names
Because I go on a lot of long walks at all times of the day, I regularly download podcasts to provide me with stimulating intellectual company during these walks – as nobody seems to wish to join me in person. I listen … Continue reading
Trakai Historical National Park
For my birthday yesterday, I visited Trakai Historical National Park which can easily be reached from Vilnius by bus or by train in 40 minutes. At the historic center of the park is Trakai town and the castle, for which … Continue reading
Child in a Balloon
I find children annoying. I assume even most people who have children find them annoying sometimes. Each year when you embark on a holiday, you therefore face the question: Lock them in the basement, send them to a summer camp … Continue reading
A Place to Smoke Cigars in Trakai
Today, during my day trip to Trakai in Lithuania, I saw this sign: My Lithuanian is still very bad, but I am sure that “cigarų klubas”, the second sign from the top, means “cigar club”. However, I had already found a … Continue reading
Lithuania celebrates my Birthday
I feel really honoured: I have only been to Lithuania for one week, and already the whole country put up a huge display of affection by celebrating my birthday today (6 July). All over Lithuania, people put up flags and … Continue reading
Where is Lithuania?
Maybe it is because I keep moving to small countries, or maybe it is because I keep moving around the periphery of Europe, but sure enough my latest move has already led to the question: “Where is Lithuania?” being posed … Continue reading
Tom Cruise’s Secret Plan for Scientology
I admit that I like Tom Cruise, probably because he played the leading part in one of my all-time favourite movies, A Few Good Men. To many, Mr Cruise is a red rag because of his membership and active involvement … Continue reading
Keira Knightley stole my Sweater
I used to have a beautiful blue sweater, which I can be seen wearing in this photo during a visit to Buskett Gardens in Malta. And then one day, it was gone. For months, I had been wondering where I … Continue reading
Football Germany vs. Greece
Tonight, at 2045 CEST: Germany meets Greece in the quarter finals of the European Football Championship 2012. In a sense only a football match, this encounter is completely overcharged with expectations, hopes and fears. After years of the financial crisis in … Continue reading
The Happy Hermit 