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Today is Labour Day, also known as International Workers’ Day in some countries. It originated in the US, and the first Labour Day parade was held in New York City in 1882. However, unlike in many countries, this is observed…
Ethics shapes what we believe is right. Etiquette shapes how we behave. Civility shapes how we treat others, especially when we disagree. When schools teach these three (I’ve coined “EEC”), they are not just preparing students for exams; they prepare…
I thought about what I had done in 2025. The list was long and varied: experimenting with new recipes, perfecting the art of complaint letters, supporting people in their noble battles against unfairness, and bravely wrestling with scammers. I even…
It’s the first day of December, and our neighbourhood has begun to glow again. The streets are laced with lights, and shop windows glimmer with colourful decorations. The Christmas market, which is outside our building, opened last Saturday. It’s 6:34…
Meteorologically, autumn in Europe begins today, September 1 which sounds official, but it just means the calendar is trying to boss us around. Thankfully, the sky is still a cheerful blue, and the air feels like summer forgot to collect…
I’m often asked by my students which type of English is better, UK or US English. My response is: “Either. Be consistent. If you’re familiar with both, then think of the recipients, and use the one they prefer”. This advice…
A couple of weeks ago, on my way to the grocery shop, I spotted a poster about a photography exhibition at our city’s Centre de Lierre. Since it’s just a short walk from my home, I decided to stop by…
Two weeks ago, my writing buddy emailed me her thoughts on a book I had mentioned to her. “The characters are reduced to their nationalities; most of them are just clichés. This isn’t my idea of multiculturalism,” she wrote. A…
Recently, my former student Ben helped organise an “invitation to dinner” event in his village, Tontelange, which involved hosting neighbours they didn’t know. I was impressed, as I believe that this kind of gathering fosters a supportive, enjoyable, and thriving…
(November 1 is “All Saints’ Day” – a public holiday – in Western Christian countries. Initially, this was a celebration of those who died as martyrs. These days, it is a commemoration for all those who have passed away. I…