The post first appeared in The Leipzig Glocal. The heavily gated entrance to Freedom Park in Leipzig fails to project an air of leisurely abandon its name intimates. Approaching the territory from the north, you have to pass through a triple gate – a set of iron double doors flanked to the left and right by two archways of yellow brick masonry. With the clandestine resignation of seasoned elders, they inspect blithe visitors. I walk up to the gate on …
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Cemetery
It was a hectic morning. The three siblings had been calling each other non-stop since 8:00am. Everyone had to carry out their individually assigned tasks scrupulously for “Operation Babu” to go off without a hitch. My mom and I had to buy soft drinks and pick up my aunt and cousin. Then we were to drive to my aunt’s favorite bakery for the éclairs and choux. [In case you are wondering, yes, these French sweets are the staple pastry for …
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