Fill up energy I didn’t want to go the Content Production Day by Dave Hertig in Zurich. I was afraid of meeting all the successful Content Managers and feeling very insignificant. Fortunately, I didn’t listen to my feelings but to my intellect. I got so much energy talking to this group […]
Listening helps He lives around the corner, and he told my boys how to make pizza on a grey Sunday afternoon two years ago. Gerry, the owner of Gerry’s Bar and the manager of the Italian restaurant, is a real Italian with a real wide-open heart. I knew I should talk to him. But when […]
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. […]
Christmas present for mom I don’t feel old, but this memory dates from 43 years ago. A long time. I could hardly wait until my mom opened my Christmas present. I was so proud of it. The thing I made at school. I had been working on it for hours. When I brought […]
Fox on visit Eight o’clock in the morning. Working on my computer, I had a look outside. He was sitting there, in my garden. Quietly. Looking around. He cleaned himself like a cat. He watched the cars passing by. And then, he disappeared. I don’t know where. And I wonder what was the purpose of […]
Conversation between brothers: Scene 20 12.15 a.m. after school Little boy: “I didn’t take your stuff.” Big boy: “What?” Little boy: “You put your school folder under my jacket.” Big boy: “I didn’t want to take it with me.” Little boy: “I saw it. But I left it at […]
Conversation between brothers: Scene 19 7.35 p.m. before school Little boy: “Mom, he’s insulting me.” Big boy: “Oh… you’ve got such a bad breath.” Little boy: “Shut up.” Big boy: “Don’t touch me.” Little boy: “Stop…” Big boy: “He’s beating me without a reason.” Little boy: “Oh… poor you!” Big boy: “Mom, […]
Content is queen Being creative is a wonderful thing. Being creative in a group is even more inspiring. The Swiss journalist Dave Hertig invented and sponsors the “Content Day” where journalists, editors, marketing and event managers gather in the old town of Zurich. During this day, I worked on my own projects. I finished and […]