Category Archives: Observing Brussels

9. A young man’s story

Art work by Enrique Cropper With the children safely put to bed, the adults could settle down to restoring the story circle. So they turned their attention their newest member, Grhm, whose needs had been so rawly evident at mealtime … Continue reading →

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Hotel 10

Acabo de contar  los días que llevo en el hotel. Ahora los anoto  en el calendario que me compré en Inno el otro día. Son ya diez pero parece que llevo mucho más tiempo en esta habitación de la que … Continue reading →

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Cosas

Me llamáis por si os escucho, me tendéis trampas de las que huyo. Me hacéis promesas, falsas verdades de Perogrullo, arropadas en simplezas. Que no necesito cuidaros, que costáis poco dinero.

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Make a wish

It was that time of the year and Ellie was filled with excitement just at the thought of having everyone home for Christmas. The tree was up and had been decorated overnight with sparkling lights and red taffeta ribbons. In … Continue reading →

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13. A Candle in the Winter Darkness

  Artwork by Enrique Cropper “Happy Christmas” said my wife as she kissed me on the forehead and I realise I have, somewhat unusually, slept in late. In that instant, lying in bed still half asleep, I feel a sensation … Continue reading →

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