Morning Stories

Götterdämmerung? (Which is Twilight of the Gods) Which gods are currently facing their twilight? And if any of these ladies or gentlemen are available for comment: what exactly does this twilight contain right now? I mean, at many corners of the globe - wait, why corners? - this very world is no longer in order. Not even at seven in the morning. Yet the bearers of hope in all countries - or at least most of them - refuse to stop carrying.

My dual citizenship is demanding. And binding. I read the Swiss news, watch Swiss broadcasts, and follow the country that shaped me for sixty years.

What does "cyranomising" mean? Christian Wehrli explores why Cyrano de Bergerac reveals more about language, love, and communication than any textbook. An essay on Rostand, rhetoric, and the power of words.

Domino, in and of itself, doesn't go in for showmanship-effect. Because domino is the effect — the moment things start to fall. All it takes is a single tile as the trigger, and the wall begins to tumble. Really, you only need a modest construction, seasoned with a bit of imagination, to build something elegant and evenly spaced. And then the domino effect simply takes its free fall.

“Oh boy! Cott the crap!” That’s how I used to understand the word boycott, at least when I heard it from an English-speaking mouth. And even clearer understanding dawns when the thing called a boycott actually takes effect.

Strictly speaking, the plural would be correct. There isn’t just one house where the mad rewrite the fate and story of humankind.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been at war with the word stupidity. Not because of the word itself — a word is just a word — but because of how it’s used.

When the knee was invented — one for the left leg and one for the right — the instruction leaflet read: “Move frequently.” A truly moving recommendation.

The word justice carries weight. It’s a heavy one — serious, loaded with consequence, never to be handled lightly. When you fall into its machinery, you’ll either pay the price for what you’ve done — or finally receive the fairness you’ve been waiting for.

Signs of the times? Yes, that too. But signs were probably the first messengers of language itself. Just ask the ancient Egyptians — they told their entire history in symbols and painted walls.

The call “Women to Power!” sounds brave, catchy, even romantic — but let’s be honest: it’s not the full story. Using gender as a battle cry may feel righteous, yet it’s only half the truth.