Category Archives: Katarina

Fire Connects Everything

Central Station, Prague, early August 2026 Standing at the door of the Foyer CaféI am not here for coffee, or for laughter.Though those pearls of laughter still vibrate in me.I am here for the glimpse of the tableWhere we sat together … Continue reading

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Dear Ursula,

This is a letter from I Know you to You Do Not Know Me. Did you also write such letters in your lifetime? Those conceived in mind and never sent to your heroic models? Is a celestial pen lighter than … Continue reading

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Michael´s Part

PARTS OF MICHAEL It was dark when Michael left the building of the bank where he worked. A huge Xmas tree in the lobby was glowing, competing with many other seasonal decorations in shops and institutions along the Brussels Inner … Continue reading

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The Silver Suitcase

Photo @rezi_illustration “They are on a Tinder date 2 or 3,” says my companion. Her dark and bright eyesare sparkling with confidence as she is sipping her oat cappuccino.“How could you know that for sure?” I ask. We are speaking in … Continue reading

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A Fox and A Rat

photo illustration: window of the shop ROSE in Brussels, Ixelles, with a cool touch of feminine playfulness Angela was walking to the medical centre where she worked as a receptionist for several doctors and practitioners; taking calls, making appointments, calling … Continue reading

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