Morning Stories
When the first word pops into my head in the morning, these spontaneous stories emerge. Without a plan. But with fun.
International Women's Day 2026: Who Deserves the Helm?
On the 115th International Women's Day: why women hold only 64% of legal rights worldwide — and why leadership belongs to the most competent.
The Valley Duck (or: Where Talent Comes From)
This feathered creature is barely known to the public. How could it be? The animal — or is it a bird? — is even more elusive than the thing in Loch Ness or the monster in the Yeti mountains. And indeed, it is precisely among such accumulations of rocks, valleys, and remote terrain that the Valley Duck nests and survives. That is, if it hasn’t flown off in search of food.
Light Figures
Lighting up the dark December days is a brilliant way to chase away a bit of the gloom. How? Oh, that’s not what you meant by “light figures,” right? Hmm.
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