The mystery of Bella in the Witch Elm - a tale as twisted as the gnarled branches of the tree itself. In the grim year of 1943, while the world was busy tearing itself apart in the throes of World War II, four boys stumbled upon something even more ghastly than the Luftwaffe’s finest. They … Continue reading Bones, Branches, and Bad Omens: The Twisted Tale of Bella in the Witch Elm
Month: February 2025
Spread Too Thin: The Sticky Truth About Butter and Blunders
The proverb 'He who has butter on his head should not go out in the sun' originates from a French saying: 'Qui a de la tête au beurre ne doit pas aller au soleil.' It means that someone who has a weakness or vulnerability should avoid situations that would expose or exacerbate it. Essentially, it’s a warning against hypocrisy … Continue reading Spread Too Thin: The Sticky Truth About Butter and Blunders
Mild Indifference and Arse-Breathing: A Reflection on Peter Høeg’s Observations
The following quote is from Peter Høeg’s short story Reflection of a Young Man in Balance, which is part of his collection, Tales of the Night (“Fortællinger om Natten” in Danish). The collection explores themes of love, identity, and existential reflection, often with a lyrical and philosophical style. However, as I’m using this quote in … Continue reading Mild Indifference and Arse-Breathing: A Reflection on Peter Høeg’s Observations
Zacchaeus and the Sycamore Tree: A Story of Redemption and Grace
There are few stories in the Gospels that capture the heart of human longing quite like that of Zacchaeus, the despised tax collector who climbed a tree to see Jesus. It is a tale of transformation, of a man lost in the world but found by grace. When I reflect on this account from Luke 19:1–10, … Continue reading Zacchaeus and the Sycamore Tree: A Story of Redemption and Grace
The Profound Communion of Souls in George Eliot’s Words
George Eliot’s assertion - "What greater thing is there, for two human souls, than to feel that they are joined to strengthen each other, and to be at one with each other, in silent unspeakable memories?" Adam Bede (1859) - is not merely a reflection on love, but a profound meditation on the nature of human … Continue reading The Profound Communion of Souls in George Eliot’s Words
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