Since my youth, I have enjoyed playing in amateur orchestras. Undoubtedly, a performance by amateurs cannot compete with recordings by renowned professional orchestras. But what motivates the high effort to rehearse pieces which are mostly more or less known in numerous rehearsals? I cannot provide a general answer. However, during the interruption of regular rehearsals … Continue reading The sound of playing together
I never knew my great-grandfather Friedrich Emil Krauß. I was born one year after his death. After the Second World War, he had to leave his homeland forever. My father is one of his grandsons. His family left Saxony in 1955 and found a new home in Baden-Baden. I grew up in the region of … Continue reading Friedrich Emil Krauss
Human-induced global warming is rooted in a strong commitment to economic growth and questions the very conditions under which we live. We are challenged to act with the entire human population in mind. It is important to use thoughtful standards for one’s own decision and it is time, on the one hand, to withdraw the … Continue reading Think around the globe
In preparation for the election, it is helpful to use the Wahl-O-Mat. This tool provides an overview of the different positions of the parties and how they fit my point of view. If no party wins the majority in the election, an alliance partner is sought that has similar goals. This is also the case … Continue reading Agreement among the parties according to Wahl-O-Mat
There are state elections in Saxony coming up. As a voter, it is a challenging task to understand the parties and candidates and to vote self-confident. Here are my thoughts on reflections with respect to my point of view, in a time of decreasing culture of discussion. What defines us humans is our distinct ability … Continue reading Vote with mind
Together, cranes fly over a pond in Lusatia.The brown leaves shine golden in the evening sun. I am interested in how people interact with each other. Togetherness is the way we shape our lives together and is important in political activity – which is far more than what politicians do. If we need help, there … Continue reading With each other is not for each other
