Mina
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From the Wild West to the Deep South of America
Many People know the lovely film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid from 1969 with Robert Redford, Paul Newman and Katherine Ross. Not so many people know that the duo and their “friend” and possible mastermind of the gang Etta Place were real persons. After becoming too notorious in the Far West for robbing trains…
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The Anachronism of Libraries
Today, I read an article about the progressive disappearance of public libraries in the rural areas of Germany, and it got me thinking: Bibliothekssterben in MeckPomm (German) If libraries hadn’t existed for centuries now, there’s no way the concept could have been invented in our time. Think of it: Libraries provide free and unlimited access…
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Butternut Squash Pie
Attention! First comes the description of the meat version, for the vegan variety, read to the end. Take 2 butternut squashs, cut them in pieces and cook them until they’re tender. You can also steam them, if you prefer. When ready, add 2-4 spoons of butter (80g or so), some salt and a teaspoon of…
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Nacht
1 Ich schalte das Licht ein, doch die Birne glüht nur erst orange, dann rot und verlischt dann. Ist etwas mit dem Strom? Im letzten Licht taste ich nach einer Kerze und Streichhölzern. Ratsch, das Streichholz flammt auf, ich halte es an den Docht, der Feuer fängt. Erleichtert blicke ich in die Kerzenflamme und blase…