Ihanaa Ystävänpäivää
Posted on February 14, 2010 | by Markus Stocker
In our modern world of the news running fast and the hip spreading wide it is sometimes easy to forget that what we think to be the accepted standard is a belief that couldn’t be farther from the truth. I think, I’m probably correct in stating that most people I know across countries and continents [...]
On The Affinity Of Individuals
Posted on January 3, 2010 | by Markus Stocker
I was inspired to finally write about something I have been wondering on and off in quite some time without ever finding a train of thought that seemed promising in leading to an answer; the question whether we — human beings — are (rather) similar or dissimilar. This problem shows up when I’m generalizing or [...]
On Mutual Respect
Posted on December 27, 2009 | by Markus Stocker
The one Xmas present that swung on the day into my house this year was rather unusual. I think, I am as close as never before to the place where Santa Claus is said to have his residence but this year it came from across the ocean. It wasn’t delivered by Santa Claus, I argue [...]
The Warmth Of Flames
Posted on October 11, 2009 | by Markus Stocker
The air is chilly. The handle of the thick hardwood door cold. Halfway open, the indoor warmth of a few dozen people and flickering flames begins to melt the ice crystals of my exhale. The romantic light blends with the golden ornaments. The people standing, facing East, seem to blend with the walls of the [...]
Artificial Boundaries
Posted on August 2, 2009 | by Markus Stocker
If you believe, that you’ll always love someone you loved, indeed, that love cannot be past without being prologue, I believe you agree with me: The emotional separation that is typically enforced following the breakup of a (romantic) relationship is an artificial construct. In fact, one that requires a whole lot of energy to keep [...]
