What does an exclipse look from a spacecraft close to another planet, I wonder. In any case, the onlookers were very happy that it all ended well. I realised that we came woefully unprepared – no chairs, no bubbly, no finger foods … but at … Continue reading One day, the sun was going to eat the moon
This is the former abbatoir of Wiesbaden. It is now known as the “Kulturzentrum Schlachthof”, an event venue for live music, arts and other “off” events, off the highbrow culture Wiesbaden is otherwise known for. Can they upcycle me, too? The mouse is part of … Continue reading Culturally upcycled
and any possible synonym: antipathy, displeasure, repugnance, disgust, repulsion, abhorrence … the act itself the vending the ignoring of rules the littering more littering and more littering Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge: Dislike
Walking through the foothills of the Alps in gorgeous weather. Lagging behind the rest. How else but leisurely to walk in these surroundings – particularly with an open beer bottle in hand.
Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge: Leisurely
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“So this is hell. I’d never have believed it. You remember all we were told about the torture-chambers, the fire and brimstone, the “burning marl.” Old wives’ tales! There’s no need for red-hot pokers. Hell is—other people!”
― Jean-Paul Sartre, No Exit
Sartre’s quote from his stage play has always been true. In small, insidious ways, and in large, horrific ways.
There were numerous death marches from concentration camps to other locations (i.e. away from the advance of the allied forces). In 2025 there was a remembrance march passing this sculpture in Bad Tölz behind a banner reading “Never again”.
Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge: Hell
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For Henry it’s a house with toy option. For me it’s an umbrella (which needs to dry after use).
Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge: Collapsible
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In Germany, trucks are subject to very strict rules. They are not allowed to ride on Sundays. And the drivers are restricted to 9 hours driving time daily.
Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge: Interlude
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This salad of leaves has invaded our very neglected garden lawn.I was surprised the first year, just some leaves, actually lots of leaves. Of course, after a while they reveal what they are, i.e. the common chicory known as blue daisy, blue dandelion, and not … Continue reading The grandma of chicory
Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge: One Day
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