Speakers of other languages will always have some difficulty trying to pronounce words with sounds that don’t exist in their own native language. ‘Difficulty’ by the way can also be translated into ‘TOO LAZY TO LEARN’ We are all born with the same capacity to learn and recreate sound variences. (Within reasonable approximations if not exact)

Most native Lithuanians have a difficult time with “TH” as in “Lithuania”
But if they were told that they could no longer purchase beer or potatoes without first having to pronounce ten english words containing the “TH” sound correctly, they would become experts in about 15 minutes or less!

Thank you for visiting my pages!
Your comments are appreciated.

Mykolas

I agree with most of your comments on this subject. I can’t remember where I first heard of the news. But it was here in the U.S. on television.
Some comedians quickly jumped on the opportunity to poke fun at the idea. The word “Lithuania” should be left as is. But government officials usually have a habit of taking an dumb idea and running with it until it becomes reality. I believe the subject is being considered by a committee in the L.R.S. My opinion is that if they remain determined to change it then at least consider Lietuva. I prefer dealing with the minor ‘emphasis’ issues in pronunciations rather than hearing “Lutherania” and other botched attempts at the english version.

Thanks for taking time to voice your opinion!
I enjoyed reading your comments.

Mykolas

Thank You!

I usually stay in Kaunas with my wife’s family when we return to Lietuva.
I have never been to the war museum. Can you be more specific about the location? In what area of Kaunas, or possibly a street name? I will ask my family to take photo’s because I would very much like to post them here!

You also mentioned the Russian effort to destroy the Lithuanian Language.
This is also another subject that I will try to post here in the future for visitors. Most, like yourself are very aware of Lithuanian history, both good and bad. A few still don’t know of such things.

It is my pleasure to read your comments. Please consider joining our discussion group at ‘Kavine’ (Mty LT Keyboard is not working, please forgive the incorrect spelling). Your participation there will be very much welcomed.

Mykolas

Unfortunately I can’t find a picture of it online anywhere (in fact, one of the top ten image search results for “Mother spinning wheel statue kaunas” is of angelina jolie!)

Hope you get to see this wonderful statue when you next visit Kaunas.

Hope to hear from you again soon! …it’s been my pleasure!

Mykolas

Thank you for taking the time to add your comments to my blog.

In regards to New York City, I lived in Brooklyn and frequently found myself wandering around Manhatten, Granted it was about 20 years ago!
Never the less I continue to live in close proximity and go there on occassion. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve taken the buses and Subway cars. Lots of crazy people but I was never pushed aside by an adult or a child. Can never remember someone shouting viscious insults at the bus drivers either. New york is what is is. Lithuanians are known for their hospitality. I see this as a new trend that needs to be addressed before it spoils everyone’s experience in Lithuania, both residents and tourists.

Respectfully,

Mykolas