The first person I friended at LJ many, many moons ago, had been larilee; she also had been my first beta-reader.
Today I had to read on FB that larilee had passed away.
It saddens me to no end, that such a kind and passionate soul had to leave us. She will always have a special place in my heart.

Last week at work was ... well it was work. Many colleagues are on holidays, so I could tackle some of the things that got piled up due to more pressing problems. Next week will be the same, I guess ( Read more... )

So this morning greeted me with the news of George Michaels passing ( Read more... )

Anybody else having problems signing on to LJ from their mobile phones?

I do remember many occasions where it has snowed in April or even in May, but for the life of me I can't remember such a heavy snowfall at this time of the year, like it happened last Wednesday ( Read more... )

Today, when seeing thousands of refugees crossing the border to Austria after their ordeal in Hungary, being welcomed and cared for not only by the NGOs, but by many civilians living near the border, I'm incredibly proud to be an Austrian.

Thank you dear Austrian and German governments, for listening to your heart and opening the borders at least

I spent yesterday's evening watching the second semifinals of this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Well, I basically had to, for I'm living in this year's host country ( Read more... )

Of course Larva's and my trip to London was not only noteworthy because of the Harry Potter moments. Actually, while there, I already started plotting a second trip in the - hopefully not so distant - future with focus on Drone's interests: castles and the history of the royal navy, most noteably during the age of sails. But in consideration of the ( Read more... )

Many happy returns, dear lady_karelia!

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