Stepping into the bookstore was like entering an enchanted book world that only exists in imagination. Every corner, each room, the staircase, the corridor are decorated with such careful detail. My most loved room was the reading place at the 2nd floor, by the window. Then I read about the late bookstore owner wanted to write a novel with his bookstore, if I was in his bookstore, I was part of his novel. That was the magic he used.
Versailles, French court culture, and the way the French constructed the public image of the ruler, became a model which all other European courts sought to follow … … Thomas HöpelThe Versailles Model I was so excited to see Versailles. I’ve heard a lot about it, from other palaces I have visited before, that Versailles …
I am very sorry if I have disappointed you, when I talk about Heidelberg without showing you the old bridge, the old castle and the old church. I love the Heidelberg old town, like the whole world does. People from all over the world cross the ocean for just a glimpse of Heidelberg and I …
Regensburg is not as exciting as antipasti, nor as splendid as main course, but it is like a cup of espresso after meal. It is perfectly calm, tasty and strong. I was charmed by its peaceful force at the first sight. After walking around in the glamour dazzling Paris for days, the serene Regensburg was …
For the purpose of his art was to console people, to say ‘something consoling like music’.And he found in Rembrandt the consolation he wished to offer others with his work. Peter HechtVincent van Gogh and Rembrandt (Pg. 62, 65) This is one of the most valuable epiphanies I’ve brought back from my Amsterdam trip in …
My Lenten season this year began in Amsterdam. It was also my first time visiting Amsterdam. I heavily relied on the google map to find my way to every location. When I was not sure if I was heading into the right direction, I would stop walking and check with the map. To me, Lent …
Kleine Wunder zu erkennen, ist eine Gabe, die glücklich macht.To recognise small miracles is a talent that makes you happy. This is a letter that I received not long ago, with some pictures. In the pictures, I saw the version of “me before organ”. Now I remember again, how many miracles it took to help …
I love music, but I don’t want to use music to feed my vanity; on the contrary, I should starve the vanity in me to death. Furthermore, too much of everything is obsession, and obsession is unhealthy. Also, a life after achievements is an insatiable life. It makes me want for more and left me …
Recently I attended a funeral, after the funeral, I have a little walk through the graveyard. On one gravestone, the inscription was “It was love” and two names, I guess they might be a married couple. It is so beautiful that I hope I can have the same words on my gravestone too. That will …
I celebrate Lunar New Year on 22.1.2023. It was a Sunday, I still needed to work as an organist. However, the work was enjoyable and relaxing. I have to stay with my friends because the church that I played organ was in their village. On Sunday, it is very difficult to travel with public transport, …