In Greece, “Kalo Mina” is the greeting given on the first day of the month. It means “Good Month”.

Summer in the city can be fatiguing and, for me, claustrophobic. For my psychological survival, I have created a secret place on our long and narrow balcony. Here I can blend in with the plants as I spy on the world below.

The sun provides great light but the glare can be blinding. A forgotten hammock was rediscovered and given a new identity as awning. It’s all so cool! However, I have this overwhelming desire to throw water balloons at the cars with undisciplined drivers who honk too much. And that wouldn’t be cool at all. Or would it?

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