Another year, another two days well spent with colleagues. This time, the summer days were held in an Estonian border town of Narva. After checking...

Remember when I thought 2018 would be the one when I’d take to blogging? Well, that didn’t happen Guess I prefer doing to talking about it. The year...

It is with great pleasure that I am able to wish everyone a happy 100th anniversary of Estonia! We became independent in 1918 and it’s been quite a...

Yet another year coming to a close, so it’s time to look back on what’s been done and what still needs doing. Though there have been several topics...

This time, the Estonian Copy Editors’ Association held the summer days in Kolkja, Peipsimaa Visitor Centre. Our gracious hosts Kairi and Heiki...

It’s been quite a while since the last post and a lot has happened in the meanwhile. Obviously, things have been busy for the Alchemist!...

The Alchemist has just returned from the summer days of Estonian Copy Editors’ Association (Eesti Keeletoimetajate Liit, ECEA). During the two-day...

Today is the Estonian Native Language Day! An important occasion for all the translators, considering we work with living language every day. I wish...

Some facts and figures for 2015Invoices sent: 92Projects completed: 192Busiest months: February & DecemberGray hair gained: 2Shortest &...

Finally, the time of peace and quiet is upon us! I wish you all a relaxing and carefree Christmas time with your family. Most of my translation and...

There is no justification for terrorist attacks. None. Innocent lives, forever lost to misguided notions. What deity will exalt in the death of the...

… and so are various large Spring projects I’ve been laboring with for the last few months. I have already finished a few demanding projects and am...