Letter to Santa

I was talking with my sister on the phone, and I don’t know why we arrived at the subject about smartphone. Namely, my life without a smartphone. My nephew was listening to our conversation (I was on speaker) and he beautifully showed how much he resembles us by coming forward with a solution – Tell her to write to Santa!

‘Why?’, my sister asked.

‘So that she can receive a smartphone.’

‘She does not want a smartphone.’

‘Well, tell her to write him, anyway’, my nephew added.

 

I’m being a good girl, dear Santa, and I am writing to you. It’s been so long since I last wrote to you that I am a little bit afraid that I won’t be able to express my wishes as I used to. Short, to the point and with no justification. So, please forgive the possible inadequacy in the lines below.

 

Dear Santa,

 

I do not want a smartphone. Ever.

But I do want – really bad – moments like those that you have already brought me in the past. Those when me and all loved ones laugh with all of our might.

 

Have a smooth ride!

The nephew’s auntie

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The greatest joy for a writer is to be read. No doubts about this.

If readers enjoy the writings of a writer, it has nothing to do with the writer. She or he gave their most trying to convey their meaning, but the way in which a reader receives and understands the writing varies according to each personality. The personality of the reader, that is.

My online articles (fifteen) on the Bookster platform are read, and this brings me great joy. And most of all, I am happy whenever I read the comments to my articles. Below you can read the latest comment to the article '5 reasons why you should read books'.

(This is a really nice article. Honestly, all the reasons for reading have been highlighted. Books really do help us.)

Thank you, my dear Ana! Thank you for taking your time to read me. Thank you for your comment. The writer feels honored.

The holidays might be coming

 I've got my favorite tea and books to make the winter more bearable.

Four reflections of the truth – Ana-Maria Negrilă

This first historical novel of Ana-Maria Negrilă is a true delight. The descriptions of towns, attire and craftsmanship from Romanian Middle Ages are skillfully and elaborately made.

While reading, my heart went out to Stefan’s destiny, admiring his tolerance, hope and talent as a drawer. Stefan’s story could be anyone’s story, if we should think of it in relation to humans’ longing for discovery and knowledge. Nevertheless, his destiny puts him through a lot of trials when Stefan decides to leave Suceava town and to accompany Miro, an energic but mysterious young man.

Past the twist in the relationship with Miro, Stefan wants to know the truth behind Miro’s decision. It is this quest for finding the truth the essence of all human endeavors, and Stefan vibrates at the call of such quest. Maybe here’s an explanation to the title of the book, juxtaposing in two dimensions four mirrors to cover the length and latitude (given that Stefan wants so much to wander the Earth), the truth cannot escape us.

I am very happy to recommend you this book, which I am sure you will love.

Good Deeds

I feel particularly happy today. I am floating on musical clouds.

My folks brought me some old tapes from home and I spent the last few days listening to old albums and also my recordings. What a time that was! When I used to rewind tapes by using a pencil...

And even more, I discovered audio memories. My cousin and I recorded ourselves while singing. Of course I was the loudest, even from those early times my talent could be spotted.

And here I am again playing the game of gratefulness because without a good friend of mine, I could not have listened to these wonders. Long may he live! But especially, I am grateful for those people that, like me, still care for things that are outdated but functional.

And here, a song as a present from this tape.