At the Table Several years ago, at a crossroads of life decisions, my husband and I were walking the streets of Basel. Heads down under a big umbrella, we were hiding from the drizzle. On our way back to the hotel, we often stopped to […]
Author: Lyubena T.
Finding Words to Describe a Photograph
English Many years ago, in the German language grammar classes in high school, we were given the task of describing a photograph. A picture, often surreal, without any context. By writing a short paragraph, we had to demonstrate the possession of elaborate vocabulary to describe […]
The Place of the Books
Българска версия може да откриeте под английската. In his essay Brief Notes on the Art and Manner of Arranging One’s Books Georges Perec says that every library answers a twofold need, which is often also a twofold obsession: that of conserving certain objects (books) and that of organizing […]
Soul Shelter while Shelter in Place
Версия на български може да прочетете по-долу. The last couple of months were definitely hard for us. Just like many average family in the Western world we found ourselves in a situation when both my husband and I are full time working from home and […]
Easter Memories
This weekend in Bulgaria we celebrate the Orthodox Easter. When I think of Easter time during my childhood I can write a long list of pleasures like: My mum letting the sweet Easter bread dough rise during the night so she can bake them in […]
Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea
One of our first trips in Northern California happened to be in the Monterey area. We spent the Memorial Day long weekend driving around Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pacific Grove. Here there are some postcards from this journey.
Calm Christmas
In December we had to take yet another life decision. When you have to choose between two almost equally good opportunities, there is no choice but to take the one with less disadvantages and immediately forget about all of them when the decision is taken. […]
Notebook as a Room
The notebook is your little room. A phrase that keeps reverberating in my mind for a long time. I have been always into paper and notebooks. I have been using them since I learned to write properly to collect a random list of useful phrases […]
Basel for 32 hours
We took a 9.05 morning flight to Basel to arrive there around 10am. The hotel we have chosen for our stay was The Passage – a wonderful silent location, near the hear of the city with essential bright rooms and delicious breakfast. Basel is very […]
List of Pleasures: April and May
Last writing pause lasted quite a bit, but here I am back with a list of favourite things for April and May. Going back home May was preceded by a fantastic warm week back in Bulgaria. One week spring break was the right time to […]
Le vieux-port de Honfleur
Cold wind roars from the North. One wants to draw their scarf over their head. The old houses by the port of Honfleur draw up a line huddling together to protect from the wind. With their facades in colour, they remind elementary school students preparing […]
Cala Ratjada summer favourites
Swimming suits are long ago hidden in the back of the wardrobe. Days are getting shorter and we are getting busier. Vacantion is over, but pretty pictures and sweet memories are reminding us about our wonderful time in Mallorca. The biggest of the Balearic islands welcomed […]
