New Year

The smartphone market is abuzz with excitement every year as new models are launched, boasting cutting-edge features and enhanced capabilities. The allure of owning the latest device can be strong, but it begs the question: Is it truly necessary to upgrade our phones every year? In this blog, we will…

This is the first piece that has made sense to me since the year began. The first of about twelve. It’s 11:40 pm, and a new day begins in 20 minutes. I lay here on my side glancing through my phone, to be sure. How did we suddenly get to…

Originally published at Poetry Online — April 2023 — For National Poetry Month, I am recording myself reading one of my published or self-curated pieces of poetry each day for 30 days. Reading # 29 of 30 This poem is titled I’m Alive and So Are You. I wrote this poem on a New Year's morning, thinking about the year ahead and all that is asked of us, both to obey and also to break out and be our own. This poem is available to read online at Poetry Online, also with an audio reading.

- A Poem — I am enjoying these quiet days because they will be busy once again. The winter sunrise teases me with colors of warmth from summer but I don’t mind for it will be warm, once again. I have the benefit of waking up to the thought of this day very well being the best day of my life. Even if…

Our star in the sky does more than just give life to Earth’s greenery; it plays a vital role in keeping us humans happy, healthy, and energized. The sunlight’s impact on our internal body clock (also known as the circadian rhythm), affects our mysterious biorhythms, and is one little early…

For many Germans, the highlight of their New Year’s Eve celebrations is not fireworks or parties, but a black-and-white British comedy sketch from the 1960s called “Dinner for One”. …

Original blog post: https://ling-app.com/el/happy-new-year-in-greek/ (with audio🔊) Are you one of those people who feel like you’re in February one minute and the next, you’re waiting for the countdown on New Year’s Eve? I’m certainly one of those! In a blink of an eye, you’re already waiting for the year to…

The A to Z of my favorite travel destinations — It was winter 2013. Almost ten years ago, which made me realize once again how fast life moves, however, the year before my grand African adventure and a trip that changed the direction of my life forever. Together with a friend, I decided to head north and experience New Year’s…

“Denying” life During the last New Year, I met many relatives and friends, including college students, office workers, startup company owners, homemakers, etc. Unfortunately, we rarely gathered together, so catching up was a rare opportunity. Nevertheless, we were all in high spirits, laughing and chatting. …