Humor is merciless, Either you are funny. Or you are not. Though not funny is funny, too. When funny is not funny, And not funny is funny, You have fun anyway. Perspectives.
People
From a conversation earlier today: Him: It is better when you just talk less to people. Me: I guess you're right - at some places it is. Him: No, I meant generally in life. I figured it at 12 *laughing* Curtain.
On a bus ride there was a girl…
On a bus ride I was observing a girl, about 10 years old. She was reading a book while her little brother was trying to fix the toy with his teeth. It made me smile & gave me good hopes.
You are right, when you…
Do you remember the time you had a feeling you were right about something even if it causes a storm? We were asked this question at a stand-up performance last night. It turned out to be not so comic as expected - but, well,the question made me think. I´d like to think of it as … Continue reading You are right, when you…
Snaps
Berlin, subway. "Oui, cést bon? Bus X109?" says a woman to her husband mixing it with Arabic. "Det er en god dag" I hear from two gentlemen sitting next to me. "de la estación" is all I can catch from a conversation of two young ladies that forgot to get off on time. Home.
Americans vs. Germans
From a conversation with a friend from Florida. Her looking completely outraged. Me: What happened? Are you okay? Her: Well, I almost got hit by a car while walking on my sidewalk. Me: What? Is this for real? Her: Well, he then pulled up his car to complain how I was "wrong". I was so … Continue reading Americans vs. Germans
Resources vs. Solutions
when the environment gets heavily polluted - they impose taxes, find scientific evidence for alternatives in food, energy, etc. when a country runs out of space - it builds smart houses when you struggle to make the ends meet, you look inwards & make the most of your own capabilities Wants/needs--> limitations--> adaptation--> creativity-->solution
101 how to be a human
One of those days when you think of all and can't remember a thing you had on your mind 10 minutes ago. Beautiful chaos in the world of inefficient multi-tasking. Being human. Simple. Not.
Become a tester
In order to find the limits of your own or others - you test it. Sure, you can do it by staying in the shadow & observing. This is one strategy. The other one is actually being that tester who is pointed fingers at. The only difference - in the second case you actually build … Continue reading Become a tester
Berlin Character: Herr Spuck
Herr Spuck is a very respected man. You can tell by bis mustache. Finely trimmed line above his upper lip that fits his slim physique and long face so well, too. He wears his very best suit in gray and carries a shiny diplomat bag in brown with a crocodile pattern. He squeezes in his … Continue reading Berlin Character: Herr Spuck