DUOs

The Gorilla

A visit to the zoo confirmed my respect for a gorilla. Only through bulletproof glass...

My father and Mrs. K.

My father impressed me especially in his old age, when he – at a very advanced age – showed loving and unconditional care for...

Next generation

A situation I encounter again and again. Whether in a restaurant, on the train, at the mall...

pocket mirror

Respect doesn't only have an impact in private spaces. Respect is the foundation of a functional...

The most beautiful bill

I discovered it when my grandmother passed away in 1988: my great-great-grandfather's herbarium. My family...

My mother-in-law

My mother-in-law. Not exactly tall, white-haired. School principal. Very disciplined...

Decision

When I was about 15, I was going through a difficult time. Sometimes it seemed as if I wasn't in...

A second ibis

There was this wonderful shop called "The Bedouins," a place straight out of "1001 Nights": like a magnificent nocturne...

You shine like the sun

Writing workshop on the topic of "happiness" with a fourth-grade class. "What makes you happy?" I ask. "...

The suit

For several years now, I have been traveling to places where the consequences of global economic activity are...

circle of friends

For more than 20 years, we have been traveling once a year with university friends and now also with our children...

pocket mirror

Respect is the foundation of a functioning society. It not only applies to private life, but is essential for equality, justice, and fair interaction. When I'm in a situation where I have to sho...

The Pearl Earring

My father is my hero No one in my circle embodies the values of loyalty , morality , and honesty more than he does. Throughout my life, I've tried to live up to his standards and make him proud...