The Retrospect of a Year 06.01.25 On New Year’s Day, I felt compelled to open the camera roll on my phone and look back on the year before I began making my new year’s resolutions—a retrospect of the last twelve months deemed necessary! A year holds a...
Writer’s Notes, 11.11 Sweet November! The month with the most soul is my absolute favourite! Autumn in Southern Greece has a subtle touch. Its charm lies in the crisp mornings, the golden hues of on the coastline, the red golden leaves of the grape...
It is officially summer when the morning breeze is warm on the skin and the sweet sound of cicadas coming from the garden apprises us of the expected heat of the day. Mediterranean summers bring about a nonchalant way to life. A sense of ease. Balconies become...
Hello, hello and happy May! How is it that it’s already May?! There are times when I just cannot comprehend how fast time flies! I’m currently at my desk with a warm cup of coffee, staring out at the gloomy sky we’re having this morning. It...
March—the official first month of spring! Here in Greece, on the first day of March, there is a custom of wearing a red and white threaded bracelet called ‘Martis’. A tradition that dates back to Ancient Greek times which is still honoured to this...
At the beginning of a new month, people in Greece greet just about anyone they know and meet by saying ‘Kalo Mina’. It is the greek way of wholeheartedly wishing good things for the month ahead. Paris, who’s favourite season is summer and no...
