Posts tagged with: memories

The Last Match I Remember

Published on 2025-07-16 10:20:00 by Stefano Marinelli

Not every match is about winning. Sometimes, it's about who we are when the game gets serious. I was never truly competitive, but tennis taught me about respect, disappointment, and the quiet moments that shape us

The Broken Gramophone and the Stolen Land

Published on 2025-07-11 15:15:00 by Stefano Marinelli

The story of a broken gramophone and a piece of stolen land. A personal account of my family's legacy, caught between fascist violence and the calculated greed of those who wore the banner of anti-fascism for personal gain.

Where Have You Been for the Last 20 Years?

Published on 2025-06-17 15:30:00 by Stefano Marinelli

Walking away from the BSDCan final reception at Lowertown Brewery, Ottawa. The perfect end to a life-changing experience.

A personal journey from 20 years of self-doubt to discovering the welcoming BSD community at BSDCan. Sometimes courage comes later in life.

My Way

Published on 2025-05-30 09:03:00 by Stefano Marinelli

A personal reflection, set to My Way, on the inner journey towards authenticity and the quiet strength found in choosing one's own path amidst expectations

Forty

Published on 2025-05-24 21:55:06 by Stefano Marinelli

A poignant reflection on a sister's 40th birthday, filled with vivid childhood memories, shared joys, and an enduring, heartfelt connection.

Reconnecting After a Decade: A Pizza, Laughter, and a Shared, Shaking Memory

Published on 2025-05-20 19:20:54 by Stefano Marinelli

A photo of my TV, at 5 in the morning of the 20 May 2012, showing the news about the earthquake.

A heartwarming reunion with old friends after ten years triggers vivid memories of a terrifying earthquake and the incredible solidarity shown during that crisis.

That Night in Athens

Published on 2025-04-25 15:05:42 by Stefano Marinelli

A memory from a 1998 school trip to Athens, and a night that unexpectedly defined a sense of self and freedom.

That all started with the Big Bang

Published on 2025-04-14 10:13:46 by Stefano Marinelli

Some places stay with us long after we've left. This is about one of them — and the strange way a sitcom, a lightbulb, and an old memory are still all connected.

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