To me, the neighbour in Heilbronn look like a stern man. He was not necessarily unfriendly, he was just very economical with his word and smile. “My wife is suffering from dementia, it is beyond my capability to take care of her. It’s time to send her to retirement home with special care.” He told …
Photo by Angie Teo So this was Prague in November year 2013. My wonderful reporter friend A and I spent our holiday in Prague. I have taken 4 souvenirs with me. First, beautiful photo of Prague taken by A (Angie Teo), her photo will accompany us throughout this post. Second, a special mug for my sister. …
You asked me why Autumn is my favourite season, why don’t you come with me into the wood? Are you ready? Let’s go! The moss in the wood is fascinating. When you look at it carefully, it is a small kingdom with colorful living things. It is even luminous after been …
This is one of my favourite bread in Germany, its name is Hefezopf. Traditionally, in the area I live, Hefezopf is for breakfast or tea time during the weekend. It is also for the special event like birthday party or having guest. Since I am no more living with my adopted German family, …
Last year summer, I was in some places in Thüringen to attend an organ academy. My first stop is Eisenach, the birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685- 1750). Bach is my all time favourite composer, of course, I visited the Bach museum in Eisenach (Bachhaus Eisenach), where he once lived. The exhibition begins with Instrument hall. …
As my train slowly arriving in Leonberg train station, the small drops of rain were getting larger and larger. As I stepped out the train, Leonberg welcomed me with lightning and storm and heavy rain. The little umbrella that I have was rather useless in this situation. Anyway, for me who grew up in Malaysia …
Have you ever been to a place, when you leave, you are taking a message with you? Recently, I was in Frankfurt, and I am taking back this message with me: come back to now. It is actually an advertisement for contemporary art collection in Städel Museum, and it inspired me. When I think …
Finally, the time has come to share with you my favourite poem Septembermorgen by Eduard Mörike about my favourite season – Autumn. It is talking about on a September morning, where the woods and the fields are still dreaming, but soon you will see the Autumn – the golden world. And I, on a September …
Sinn. This poem continue with the old tale which made Heine felt so sad. Heine took me to Rhine river and told me the old tale. Once upon a time on this rock, sat a charming beautiful girl called Loreley. Under the golden evening sun, she combed her golden hair with golden comb. Shimmering, glittering, …
The place where I am right now is the right place for me at the very moment. Therefore, stop wishing I am somewhere else, but to pay proper attention to this very place. To be fully present in the city. …