Lonely Benches

When I wander through the streets at night I sometimes stumble upon an empty bench, and I sigh and I wonder if she sat on it during the day... All these paintings are by Leonid Afremov. You might also want to check my previous galleries featuring his works, Colors and Umbrellas, and City Streets at … Continue reading Lonely Benches

50-Word Stories Special: The Little Prince and His Fancy Red Rose – Last Part

Years passed and the little rose grew to monumental size, thrice larger than a baobab. At first the prince was worried, but then one day he found among the petals a naked rosy princess, and her name was Rose... The sheep attended the wedding. The little planet was soon peopled. I was so impressed by … Continue reading 50-Word Stories Special: The Little Prince and His Fancy Red Rose – Last Part

Would We Be Happier If We Knew the Date of Our Death?

If each of us knew the date of our death many years in advance, wouldn’t we live more effectively, stop wasting time on trifles, and pursue our dreams like greyhounds pursue game? I think we would, which is why I’ve just written on a sticky note 19,710, the number of days I estimated to have … Continue reading Would We Be Happier If We Knew the Date of Our Death?