18 Short Stories from a
Journey through Life
Human Encounters, Observations, Vision, …
just Stories
romantic, funny, serious, … just so
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09-10-07
Introduction
You opened this website, you began to read these
words – what can it bring you?
Has it ever happened to you that you drove for
half an hour – from home to work or between any other two points – and then did
not remember much of what you saw? Large parts of our daily lives are
like that. Many of us go through most of our lives like this. But
many others see, perceive, understand, and share life’s joys or sorrows with
others in empathy. Life can be so touching, so serious – but it can also
be so funny and full of joy!
What is our existence in this world? For
most of us, it is a struggle for survival in a fragile way of life. Then
arise the desires for wealth, importance in society, and entertainment.
But does the life given to us not expect mental growth and personality
development, the caring for others or public service, also stewardship of
nature – and can we not enjoy all the beauty in art, culture, and nature around
us?
The following stories are
offered to you, the reader, to let you pause and perceive, to touch your human
sensitivity and understanding – and also to bring you joy, to simply entertain
you.
So, please, proceed! Select the pages and
begin reading these stories!
When you are done, hopefully you will feel
enriched – and, maybe, you will begin to perceive stories in your own life.
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For writings
on: Science, Philosophy, Theology & History -
visit Helmut
Schwab's Writings <www.schwab-writings.com>
Biographical Notes
For Helmut Schwab, value of life came from
the warmth of human bonds - in the family, among friends, and in chance
encounters. The experience of the world with a human touch - in empathy,
joy, or humor; but also in sympathy, sorrow, and suffering - gave the
inspiration for his short stories.
He found joy of life in the obsrvation of all the variety
and beauty in nature, whether in grandiose scenery or minute detail - or in his
participation in various forms of the arts.
His academic training was in the sciences. He worked in the
electronics industry. Most of his personal effort and writing was concentrated
on a deeper understanding of the universe and the biological world we live
in. Specifically, he concentrated on understanding the important human
characteristics of mental creativity, ethical values, and individual
personality.
Of greater personal importance to Helmut Schwab was his
concentration on the dichotomy between science and religion, the question of
the remaining transcendental foundations of existence, and the consequent
meaning or purpose of our lives. He also pursued historical
studies. The essays resulting from all these efforts can be found on the
website "www.schwab-writings.com".
Schwab’s volunteer effort was dedicated to community and
environmental issues, the handicapped, and the struggle of low-income families
in our inner cities.
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Pierre Decey:
Est né en Mars 1938 dans la région parisienne où il a vécu
jusqu’en 1970, date à laquelle il a gagné le rivage méditerranéen. De
formation juridique il a travaillé dans ce domaine jusqu’à son installation à
Cannes, où il a dirigé un cabinet d’assurances pendant 30 ans.
Il s’implique dans la vie
de la cité, particulièrement : la sauvegarde des espaces verts, le
développement des transports en commun, ayant contribué à l’élaboration de la «
Charte de l’environnement » signée par le Maire de Cannes.Sa retraite récente
lui permet de voyager, faire des montages de films, s’adonner à sa passion des
petits trains jusqu’à en écrire des « nouvelles », telle celle intitulée « Le
Train de la Côte ».
© 2002 H. Schwab