Sign of things to come? This concept seems downright un-American, so it is probably a good thing it is not being attempted in America: European traffic planners are dreaming of streets free of rules and directives. They want drivers and pedestrians to interact in a free and humane way, as brethren — by means of … Continue reading A world without signs
by Ivan Goran Kovacic (1913-1943) His most famous work is Jama (The Pit), which ranks among the greatest Croatian poems ever written. He penned it during the war, while in service near the city of Livno. The poem was written out of intellectual and ethical responsibility that condemns fascist atrocities done by the Ustase [put … Continue reading Jama (The Pit)
There is another pun in this story somewhere about sports money going to people’s head, but it really is no laughing matter when you see footage of the Football referee suddenly fall to the ground, almost lifeless: Fourth official Alan Sheffield needed medical treatment for a head wound when he was struck by a coin … Continue reading Sports official injured by coin toss
by Nazim Hikmet (1901 – 1963) Translated by Süleyman Fatih Akgül Sen benim sarhoÅŸluÄŸumsun… Ne ayıldım, ne ayılabilirim, Ne ayılmak isterim. Başım ağır, dizlerim parçalanmış Ãœstüm başım çamur içinde Yanıp-sönen ışığına düşe kalka giderim. You are my drunkenness… I did not sober up, as if I can do that; I don’t want to anyway. I … Continue reading You are My Drunkenness