Category Archives: Observing Brussels

Mad March Tea Party

Posted on 08/03/2021 by writingbrussels

One crisp March afternoon, Alice strolled into Leopold Park where a tea-time seminar on equal opportunities had been organised, as was traditional on International Women’s Day. She was a trainee in the Green Party, and was supposed to meet with … Continue reading →

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To Yuzu (whisky sour)

Posted on 26/02/2021 by Katarina

Find the main ingredients of the Japanese style of whiskey sour at the end of the story. Michael, the new bartender at the Avenue Couronne 476, stood a freshly mixed cocktail in front of Guy, waiting for Guy to take a … Continue reading →

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Guy´s Nightmare

Posted on 07/11/2020 by Katarina

As Avenue de la Couronne nears its end at the cemetery of Ixelles, there is No 476 with a clandestine bar. Guy goes there because he is lonely and seeking women. Ute is young and brimming with womanhood. Diane is … Continue reading →

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Monsieur le Cardinal

Posted on 21/10/2020 by Yves

Monsieur le Cardinal, vous me faites peur. Enfant, c’est à mes cours de cathéchisme que je fis votre connaissance. Vous n’étiez déjà plus de ce monde, et pourtant votre ombre planait déjà sur vos lointains disciples.

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Natura naturans (3/3) – Reconsider Life, openly

Posted on 17/07/2020 by markrowancropper

Artwork by Enrique Cropper “In which case” continued George, always keen to have the last word, “there’s only one thing I don’t quite understand.” Michel, Sophie and George’s wife each drew in a small breath, fearing the conversation was about … Continue reading →

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