all work and no play
“how does she do it,” they ask
she puts on a smile
029* The tradition of diffuse Fears: Part II
The Fifth of December
The Fifth of December is a date,
naughty children fearfully hate.
The loud ringing of the bells,
lets these children hide away, so the story tells.
And then when the Krampus finds them in tears
all their laughter quietly disappears.
……………………….
Der fünfte Dezember
Der 5. Dezember ist ein Tag,
den keiner der schlimmen Kinder mag.
Das laute Glockengeläut,
die Kinder in ihr Haus verscheucht.
Der Krampus dann vor den Kindern steht,
den Kindern dann das Lachen vergeht.
028* Finding Peace in a Struggle
lying in bed, sick
in between the coughing fits
the sound of raindrops
027* A Glas half full
A century and a half ago Austria used to be a thrieving, multi cultural monarchy in Europe. Of course this included all the bells and whistles every such proud empire obviously needs: a mighty emperor, vast lands and huge armies – on land, the air and also the sea. Many things have changed in the meantime and there are still some remaining few who don’t get tired on looking grievously back into the nation’s past: what it used to be and how all its glory and beauty has gone, forevermore.
026* Egg Rolls Jazz and Blues
It looks like an unassuming restaurant from the outside,
but once you open those doors
you’ll be transported into a legendary haven for music lovers.
025* Unconventionalities in Licensing
“Das kaufmännische Talent” (“The commercial talent”) as it is named in Austria is the national offshot of Parker’s famous “Monopoly” boardgame. Same rules, different properties and design, fully licensed and still played endlessly by old and young over here in Austria.
024* The Creative Capital
Providence.
A bustling art scene. Renowned performing arts centers and galleries. The most restaurants, coffee and donut shops per capita of any US city. 8 institutions of higher learning. A rich history and strong culture. Charming views. Home of the first WaterFire, now a worldwide event. And more…..
Who know such a small place had so much to offer?
023* What lurks beneath
// not sure if % works. could be easily understood as a dubiously silly and shallow joke at the expense of the elderly. it’s highly doubtful if anybody gets the deeper meaning behind %, to be meant as a halloweenish and geriatric art installation and homage to Spielberg’s masterpiece of suspense: “Jaws”. Further reviewing through the ethics committee recommended. Nevertheless, Happy Halloween everybody!
022* Spooky Season
Well anytime, any place, anywhere that I goAll the people seem to stop and stareThey say, “Why are you dressed like it’s Halloween?You look so absurd, you look so obscene!”
Oh, why can’t I live a life for me?Why should I take the abuse that’s served?Why can’t they see they’re just like me?It’s the same, it’s the same in the whole wide world
Well, I let their teeny minds thinkThat they’re dealing with someone who is over the brinkAnd I dress this way just to keep them at bay‘Cause Halloween is everyday
–Ministry
021* Armeggiare e assaggiare
“One lonely day god had the idea to take a few Italians and try to turn them into Germans. Even though god tried harder and harder to achieve that rather simple goal it didn’t work out as intended in the end, whereas the only result of that witty experiment was the creation of a completely new kind of people and cultural mashup: the Austrians.”