Tag: identity

Horo: The Dance That Defines Us

We all carry pieces of our ancestors within us, don’t we? For me, it’s the rhythmic stomping of feet and the joyous clapping of hands…
Longest Journey

Bessarabia to Boston: 4,708 miles.Young, confused, uncertain.Degrees fresh, their worth unknown.A journey of questions, a path unclear. Chișinău airport: Soviet ghosts linger.Cracked linoleum, cheap cigarette…
Equations of Memory: Introducing Road Theory for Mass Books September

Hey there, fellow book lovers and curious souls, September’s rolling in, and with it comes the Mass Books challenge [https://www.massbook.org/readingchallenge]. This year, they’re shining a…
The Essential Cargo of Existence

What we carry evolves. It’s a silent biography, written in pocket lint and worn edges. This list is about how we change. How our needs…
Quantum Leaps and Silent Screams: Ivaila’s Journey Through Reality

When people ask me what my new novel is about, I find myself staring into the void between heartbeats, searching for words to describe the…
The Bears of the Village

In our village, family nicknames stick like burrs. We’re “The Bears,” thanks to our distinctive gait. Our “bear shuffle” was unmistakable – an inward turn,…
Embracing My Bessarabian Bulgarian Heritage

Growing up as a Bessarabian Bulgarian in a close-knit community, I was surrounded by the rich traditions of my ancestors. Despite this, I often felt…