Fairy-tale towns to Visit to Get in the Mood for Christmas. Part 1. Strasbourg and other Alsacian towns
Christmas is a time when the grey winter lights up with thousands of colours and a fairy tale is born. The Christmas fairy tale is all about the snowflakes dancing in the air, jingle bells and laughing children, the deep voice of organ and connection with each other and the divine. In Europe, there are some towns that remind you of Christmas the moment you get there because they look like having stepped out of a fairy-tale book even in summer. The first one that comes to my mind is Strasbourg. Strasbourg at Christmas time is made of sparkling houses…
My 2017 in Fiction. Neil Gaiman, Elena Ferrante, Graeme Simsion and others
Do you get time to read fiction these days? In the last few years, I found myself so absorbed in non-fiction, reading mainly about psychology, neuroscience and business, that I couldn’t spare any time for fiction. And…
Keep Calm and Drink Your Tea. A Short Mindfulness Practice for Tired Mums.
I breathe in the aroma of Christmas spices. I feel the warmth of the cup of tea, holding it with both hands. I make a sip and feel the burning bitterness on my tongue. Too hot. I…
