Five Senses

She was American. Over seventy, I think. She came to this city for her son’s wedding which took place over the weekend. Now, Monday, she felt tired and thought she wouldn’t really want to talk — just hang around and look at the people. But then, slowly, we actually became... [Read More]

Pont-l'Évêque

We were in Normandy for almost a week already. That day we drove to Étretat and spent a few hours there, going up the hill with the church on top and enjoying the view. The sky was overcast but it didn’t rain. We walked around, through tall grasses, peeking at... [Read More]

Haludovo Hotel

A while ago I listened to a podcast about how kids and teenagers spend their time when they are alone, without adults. There were three stories: The Land, the Tracks and Heyoon. I could add another one to the list - the Haludovo Hotel on the island Krk in Croatia.... [Read More]

Roots

Spring seems to have finally arrived. I think I can say this now. After all, it’s mid April already. Just a month ago it was so cold that I felt even words would freeze if spoken. The world was nothing but a gray and dry mass (with a hint of... [Read More]

Margaret Atwood – Epiloguri fericite

Traducere

John şi Mary se întîlnesc. Ce se întîmplă apoi? Dacă vreți un final fericit, încercați A. A. John și Mary se îndrăgostesc și se căsătoresc. Amîndoi au servicii bune, bine plătite, care le stimulează curiozitatea și pe care le fac cu plăcere. Își cumpără o casă adorabilă. Prețurile imobilelor cresc.... [Read More]