Category Archives: Life

Feeding the Hungry

Posted on 2019-01-13 by

I had promised that I would bring a pizza, but apparently, she didn’t trust me, or men in general. She had also prepared a huge pot of soup and an even larger bowl of salad. As we, purposefully working together, … Continue reading →

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Bloodbath

Posted on 2018-09-03 by

Listening to the conversation between the surgeon and her two assistants today, I overheard some things that got me slightly worried (and thankful for that curtain between my head and the part that I was operated on). “Oh my god! … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Life | Tagged | 9 Comments

Big Dreams

Posted on 2018-07-13 by

I went on a date, which was of course a mistake. As we were cruising in her Volkswagen Golf, stopping at green lights and crossing red ones, she asked a straightforward question: “So, what do you want to do next … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Life, Philosophy, Travel | Tagged | 34 Comments

Anthony Bourdain, 1956-2018

Posted on 2018-06-09 by

Food is a big part of travel. For some people, it’s the most exciting part. Unfortunately, food is the part of life in which I am least adventurous. I wish I was open to try anything once, but if somethings … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Food, Life, Media, Travel | Tagged | 18 Comments

How dangerous is Abkhazia?

Posted on 2017-07-24 by

Those were the reactions when I announced my plan to travel to Abkhazia: “Oh, isn’t that dangerous?” (seventeen times) “Be careful, it’s very dangerous there!” (eight times) “But what would you want to do there?” (five times) “You have to … Continue reading →

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What’s the priority, car or house?

Posted on 2017-07-22 by

You can either have a big car and a live in a run-down house or stick to the old car and live in a mansion. As you know, I have neither and travel the world instead. (Photos taken in Tbilisi, … Continue reading →

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How to tell if a lawyer is experienced

Posted on 2017-06-26 by

As I mentioned in the 10 Rules on Finding a Good Lawyer, I think that experience is overrated. Nonetheless, it seems an important criterion for some clients. So, here is a simple test to determine a lawyer’s experience: you have to approach … Continue reading →

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