I’m reading it, I like it, and I recommend it

For the past few weeks, I’ve been enjoying one of the books written by Ms. Mariana Badea.

We should all care about speaking our native language correctly, and I like that this book helps me correct my mistakes or remember grammar rules.

In addition to explanations—accompanied by examples—regarding the common and not-so-common mistakes we make in everyday speech, each short chapter includes a “Bonus” section.

Here’s the most delightful one of all (in Romanian).

I’m impressed

We don’t tell people often enough that they impress us—with who they are and what they do.

Instead, we spend too much time on those who let us down—especially those we never would have expected, against whom we had no defense, believing they’d always be on our side (B.U.G. Mafia puts it most clearly: “and how some people turn into such b... you won’t even believe it”).

I really, really want to fix this. I’m coming your way!

Reasons to be proud

Nothing makes me happier than seeing someone who’s equipped to handle manipulation. Being on your guard and realizing that some people want to steer you toward a situation that benefits them far more than it does you is no small thing.

Let's take informed decisions!

Amble

 

May Everyone Live, And May Us Never Die

 

This Town

 

The Little Pleasures of Death - Goran Mrakić

I had a wonderful time reading this book. It took me back in time, reminding me of similar experiences I’ve had or heard about from others, but what I enjoyed most were the author’s subtle comparisons and insights regarding the stories in the book.

Humor, whether dark or not, is present throughout these pages and plays an important role, serving as a guide for those willing to make the effort to understand the past and the underlying implications of the conclusions that some people so readily throw around (starting with “things were better back then…”).

And a few excerpts:

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You will always be of much greater use to this world if you make bread, cheese, and polenta than if you drop bombs on people’s homes.

 

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We know these times will pass. We know that one day we’ll rejoice, we’ll cheer, we’ll be overcome with joy. We know we’ll burn their photos, we’ll give them the finger, we’ll spit in their wake, and we’ll carry on with our lives. Fools that we are, we believe in a better world. But we also feel… that our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren—if we ever have them—will, in turn, live life at a snail’s pace, while others watch them laughing from windows high above.

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