The world has significant issues, and we are steering towards even more difficult geopolitical tension and environmental challenges in 2025. While January might have felt like an old chewing gum with too much peppermint taste and too little fun (thank you for Dry January.) February offers the illusion of springtime in Switzerland and elsewhere. Tulips are in the stores, Valentine’s Day is the motto everywhere, and even the birds sing a bit louder again. The sun is up a bit longer, and there is always that little straw of hope…that everything will be okay. Digital spaces are revolutionary and have brought people at great distances together. I am still grateful that I can do almost everything in my work online, […]

For the last few days I felt stuck and depressed and last night I went to an apéro of the Gesellschaft der Freunde des Schauspielhauses (yes, it’s a long name). And even though I am one of the younger members (hahaha) it felt really great to talk to other lovers of the theatre. I was very inspired by Ulrich Khuon as he discussed the polarity and paradoxes in our current world and the need we all have for bridging the gaps and for community and connection. I felt seen and understood. #Zurich is not always the most open place on earth, but if you are willing to make an effort you can build wonderful relationships here. The trouble is that […]