A couple of years ago I spoke with my mother over Skype. - So, she is sleeping? - she asked. My mom was waiting to see her granddaughter. - Yes, she fell asleep half an hour ago. She didn’t sleep well last night. She woke up several times and probably needs to sleep now to… Continue reading Cabbage, Rice pudding, Goulash and Pro-D Day
Category: Canada
The Lieutenant Governor of BC
- Am I a woman? - it was the first question I asked. - Yes - he replied. - Am I a representative of a political party? - I was aiming towards the only answer I knew. - No - he said, and all of the people turned to look at the next person. There… Continue reading The Lieutenant Governor of BC
Float Houses
Although I had the chance to see many beautiful objects on the riverbanks of my hometown – restaurants, nightclubs, bars, vacation homes etc. – it was from my very first sight of this new neighbourhood that I was impressed. Every now and then, I would make up a reason to go for a walk by… Continue reading Float Houses
From the Cradle to the Grave
-What is Kindergarten? - my parents and friends asked me this question several times during the last few months. - Is it the same as the preschool in Serbia? -Well, yes and no - I answered while thinking what do I really know about preschool in Serbia today. I don't really even recall my own… Continue reading From the Cradle to the Grave
Vancouver- The Literary event
Six years ago, Dragana Stasic held the first literary event in Vancouver to enable individuals from the former Yugoslavia (Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Hercegovina) to promote and present their work. This year, on October 13th she hosted for the eighth time in a row. The proposed topic for the event was “Then and now, here… Continue reading Vancouver- The Literary event