Wouldn’t it be nice to find joy in writing? I remember I was sitting in school at the back in the corner close to the windows and I was trying so hard to write a nice essay for my German teacher. I didn’t succeed. Does this resonate with you? My teacher was never happy with […]
Writing is my passion, and publishing books becomes it, too, this year. So, watch out! The last publication was the continuation of my beautifully illustrated first children’s book «Leonard and Loulou», which is called «Leonard and Lea». Thanks so much, Teodora Puncheva, for your outstanding illustrations. The newest publication is up on Amazon since today: […]
I can hardly believe it, but it’s real: my second children’s book is printed and waits to be shipped to Switzerland. “Leonard and Lea” is the continuation of “Leonard and Loulou”, but you might read it first and you won’t miss anything of the whole story. In this book, Leonard doesn’t only have a cat […]
My first reading close to my Swiss hometown: all 30 chairs at the Bistro Bechandra in Elgg were taken. What are the most touching moments during the readings of children’s books? My very special moments are when small girls and boys start telling things like about a cat, who came to their house, who did […]
Conversation between brothers: Scene 24 1 pm in the kitchen while cleaning the dishes Big boy: “When did you shower last?”Little boy: “Why are you asking?”Big boy: “Well, you smell!”Little boy: “None of your business!”Big boy: “And look at your hair style!”Little boy: “Anything wrong with my hair?”Big […]
Birth of our four kitties Baby cat Loulou got pregnant before it turned one year old. But even at this young age, it is a wonderful mother. When I got to bed that special night, Loulou slipped under my cover. It was rather hot there and Loulou realized after some minutes that this wasn’t a […]
Different views The other day, we’re talking about travelling to India again. Big Boy was rather excited about the idea, Little Boy wasn’t. So, we started discussing, we three, about the good and bad things about spending our vacation in a totally different country than Switzerland. Little Boy told us: “I’d be coming under the […]
Conversation between brothers: Scene 23 16.15 am after school Little boy: “Did you listen to what mom said?”Big boy: “No… why?”Little boy: “Don’t disturb me…”Big boy: “Oh… poor you… you’re feeling disturbed…”Little boy: “Yes… I said stop…”Big boy: “Oh… yes, I heard that. What’s your problem?”Little boy: “I have […]
Conversation between brothers: Scene 22 4.10 p.m. on a holiday afternoon Big boy: “Who is your girl-friend?” Little boy: “I don’t have any girl-friend.” Big boy: “What? Are you sure?” Little boy: “Sure enough.” Big boy: “But who’s writing you messages?” Little boy: “You’re so curious.” Big boy: “Tell me!” Little boy: […]
Why not? She’s 87 years old, our remarkable grandmother, living in Geneva in her tiny apartment. “Do you play Beaver Gang with me”, asked Big Boy. “Well, I’ve no idea what this is”, said Grandmother. “But, why not!” Big Boy explained the game to her. Very quickly like a fast train. One could hardly follow. […]