Diarikom
Written and read by Nigel A. JAMES
Sunday, 19 October 2025
Storm Clouds Gathering
Sunday, 5 October 2025
THe Very Same Song
The Very Same Song – A true carnival story
This story happened a long time ago. It was carnival time in Vienna. My son was at primary school. And, his school was holding its annual very popular carnival party. There was singing, dancing and games, and, of course, a singing competition. And, this singing competition was something everyone liked.
All in all, 64 children had entered this singing competition, and, fifteen had made it through to the final. The school hall was packed with excitement. It was electric! Who was going to win? Who would take home first prize? And, then, onto the stage came the children. There was applause.
First off was Susie. Her song was as good as could be expected, and she sang in a very well practiced little school girly way. Then little Martin from 2b, then Sarah from 3e, then Marlene of 4a, and so-on and so-on. And, the kids were very, very good. But, this talent competition was different. It was unlike anything that anyone had ever seen before.
The kids had all chosen the very same song!
The mood of the audience started to sink. The very same song again and again. The whole thing had become very boring.
But then, all of a sudden, everything changed. Little Christine stepped forward to sing. She had chosen something different to sing. There was a sigh of relief. The audience woke up, and, when Christine had finished her song, the applause was tremendous. The feeling of fun had returned. Everyone was happy again.
But, not for too long. Little Florian was next. And, he, too, had chosen the very same very boring song the other kids had chosen as well. And, so the show went boringly on to its end. Christine was the only one who'd been different.
But, all good things must come to an end. Christine was awarded first prize, and every other little child went home with a very small gift. The singing, after all, had been very very good.
And, the audience was happy as well. They had a story to tell. A story for Christmas. This carnival competition had become one of those moments in life that would never be forgotten.
The day the kids sang the very same song. A true carnival story.
Written and read by Nigel A. JAMES
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Das gleiche Lied – Eine wahre Faschingsgeschichte
Saturday, 13 September 2025
Bruno Hope
Bruno Hope
I knew Bruno Hope well. He died recently at the age of 93. And, the following story is a tale of great strength.
Bruno Hope and his secret of life!
Bruno Hope – Unter einem römischen Mond
Es war 1945. Bruno Hope war dankbar, als er zu Fuß durch Italien nach Hause ging. Sein Krieg war vorbei. Das Leben war süß. Er war glücklich und jung, und sein Zuhause in Wien rückte immer näher. Es hätte nicht besser sein können. Bald würde er sein Lieblingsbier trinken und die Schnitzel, die er so liebte, würden auf ihn warten. Alles schien unglaublich schön.
Doch dann schlugen die Partisanen zu. Die Kugeln begannen zu fliegen. Es gab kein Entkommen und kein Versteck, und Bruno Hope Kollabiert.
Und dann, mit einer völlig zerstörten Schulter verlor er das Bewusstsein. Und dort unter einem römischen Mond blieb er liegen.
Die Ärzte kämpften hart und leisteten hervorragende Arbeit. Aber Bruno Hopes linke Schulter und linker Arm waren zu schwer verletzt, und die Ärzte konnten nichts tun. Sie sagten Bruno Hope, sein Arm würde sich nie wieder erholen.
Aber Bruno Hope wusste es besser. Und er machte sich an die Arbeit.
Er begann damit, die leichtesten Gewichte zu heben, und nach achtzehn Monaten harter Arbeit und Training hatte sein Arm wieder seine volle Kraft zurückgewonnen. Er hatte gekämpft und gewonnen!
So war Brunos Leben. Er stand immer wieder auf, wenn er hinfiel, und ging immer Risiken ein. Italien war eine Lektion. Und Bruno Hope war immer erfolgreich in allem, was er tat. Glück kommt selten allein. Aber, Glück kommt immer mit sehr harter Arbeit
Bruno Hope – Unter einem römischen Mond
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Sunday, 7 September 2025
Hans Kratky
Saturday, 30 August 2025
Doris Kalus
The winter was in and the cold had gone through to the core. It was almost dark. And, whilst waiting for friends to go jogging, I noticed a woman at the edge of the forest. And, what she was doing made me curious, and so I went over to see.
The winter was in and the cold had gone through to the core. The cats were enjoying their meals. Doris was there whatever the weather, A very big help for the cats.
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Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Palace of Glass
Alsoors is a small Balaton village in Hungary. And, down by the lake is a palace of glass. And, in this palace of glass, countless young people used to dance and have fun. But, sadly no more. This once popular disco is now shuttered and barred, and the youngsters have all disappeared. But, this huge building of glass was not always a disco, it was something else, too. And. Aranka Acs, who grew up nearby, told me the following story.
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