Before we go towards the north, we should at least mention that yesterday we saw Robbie Williams in Berlin. About 60000(?) other people watched the man get absolutely soaked in the rain, and give a what we thought was a very good performance. He really knows how to play the crowd, and interacts with it [...]
Entries from July 2006
July 24, 2006
Leben auf Deutsch
For four months I have gone back to school.. learning German, which is of course not only an important survival kit for anybody who lives in Germany, but also a great knowledge tool to have, as I always find learning another language will only bring you forward.
Now I am filled with a mixed reaction as [...]
July 16, 2006
On Marriage
From “The Prophet” (Khalil Gibran, 1883 – 1931)
… then Almitra spoke again and said, “And what of Marriage, master?”
And he answered saying:
You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore.
You shall be together when white wings of death scatter your days.
Aye, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God.
But let there [...]
July 15, 2006
and we thought it was over…
After 4 weeks of more or less constant mayhem in this city, curtesy of the world championship, it was actually quite nice to see things quiet down a little. Other than some flags on cars, everything turned back to normal. Until today, when seemingly out of nowhere, tons of crazily clad people suddenly flooded the [...]
July 10, 2006
From Pepsi to Champagne
I am not promoting any brands here nor am I thirsty. Believe it or not, both of these belong to two children, who sadly have been named after a fizzy drink and a region in France, where delicious sparkling wine is produced. Délicieux !!
I came across an article last week about naming your babies here [...]
July 6, 2006
The art of war
No, I am not referring to Sun Tzu but to a most curious happening we went to last weekend. It involved people meeting at a rather picturesque place, dressing up in clothes that mostly looked way too hot for the time of the year, girding themselves with swords and bows and arrow-holders (not to forget [...]
