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Sometimes it is very difficult to describe a place or an idyllic place; it is for me now too. In my memory there is a house on a hill among bushes and woods.
Wood. Trees. Living creatures that attract me very much. I love their crowns and trunks, and especially their varied and branching roots.
As a young graduate teacher, I came to teach in a small village in the Posavje hills. A small village and a small school.
Tuesday in January was one of those days when winter showed its full strength. Some saw it as a white fairy tale, while for others it was a time of worry, unhappiness and cautious glances towards the road.
This story undoubtedly reflects the value of helping one another, as it clearly shows how much good can be born from a sincere desire to help one's fellow human beings.
When we talk about heart, solidarity and a quiet but exceptional contribution to the community, Zdravko Širc's name is written in capital letters.
My grandmother and I were sitting in her living room. The old clock on the wall was ticking softly, and snowflakes were falling outside.
I am not the only one who cannot even imagine what life is like during war. Just thinking about the curious, tearful little eyes, full of fear, makes my heart shiver.
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