A poem about finding yourself, “Temperance” is part of “Ashes of the Past”, a collection of poems written between the years 2002 and 2007.
5 Steps to Try When You’re Worried Sick
Worries, stress, anxiety, even panic, they are all beneficial to a certain extent, but after that limit (which is fairly low), they can (and will) make you sick. They signal malfunctions and/or threats to your well-being. They should be seen as symptoms, symptoms that go away naturally once you address their underlying causes. Let me […]
Peanut Nostalgia
Where I grew up, peanut butter was something weird that was occasionally mentioned in movies. Even now, although it is available in many stores, it is not very popular – Romanians tend to like Nutella-like spreads more. Over the years, I became increasingly selective about what I eat, but when I was much younger, before […]
Bun-E the Knit
My first attempt at knitting toys. It was fun to make, and rewardingly well received as a gift, so, my second attempt is about to happen. And others too 🙂 The bunny also had a brownish scarf made from the same yarn I used for the rim of the ears, but, when I realized I […]
Happy Birthday, Partner!
This week it’s his birthday. He’s taller now, but do not let that fool you – the kid lives on, inside. I wish more people could see him, and the great kindness and sensitivity that often gets hidden away from others. Read that, birthday Scorpio? You’re a remarkable human being, and it is wonderful […]
Tin Twitter
“The Nightingale” is a story by Hans Christian Andersen, one of my favorite fairy tales when I was a kid. It’s about a Chinese emperor who discovers the true value of authenticity, and the short-lived illusory satisfaction of mechanical lifeless substitutes. He basically gives away the affection of a real nightingale, in favor of a bejeweled […]
Cinderella’s Calluses
“The prince knew at once, looking at her hands, she was no stranger to any household chore.” Every story about a poor but hardworking girl who ends up marrying a prince, getting a great fortune, or both, has this line. At least in Romanian. Little girls imagine those hands are translucent, and the prince […]
Disposable Drafts
The drafts of yesterday may have considerable emotional weight, yet sometimes they are the most important factor of setback in a present situation. When the only reason you carry on with a plan is that you started it, when you hate every minute you spend on a project, especially one that doesn’t fulfill you […]
Every Single Day Is Worth Celebrating
It doesn’t have to be Christmas, or your birthday, or your anniversary, or NYE. It doesn’t have to be a national holiday, or an international event. There doesn’t have to be anyone around, and it doesn’t have to be sunny outside. You don’t have to write cards, drive miles, say words you don’t feel. Just […]
More Than Perfect
Nothing can root you in mediocrity quite like perfectionism. Sure, it sounds like a great quality, closely related to excellence and capability, but give it some thought, and it might start to look different. Reaching for perfection makes you feel good – you’re going for the ultimate best, you feel competent, special, you’re up […]