There are years that unfold gently, like pages turning in a book you’ve already read.And then there are years like 2025—the kind that grab you by the collar, pour you an unexpected coffee, and whisper, “Sit down. You’re going to want to hear this.” Brida, the virtual town no one asked for but everyone now…
Lunch with Janita & Frank — warm food, easy laughs, and a real conversation (the kind that makes people make more sense). 🗓️ Tomorrow (Thu, 4 Dec)⏰ 10:30–11:30 CET (GMT+1) If you’ve been craving something light, human, and quietly brilliant… come join us.Reply “Lunch” and we’ll save you a seat. 💛
Three small rectangles on a video call:Ismar in Brazil, 64, the day still ahead of him.Ritesh in Bangalore, 29, the evening already dark.Frank in rural France, wearing a winter jumper, four degrees outside and a clear blue sky. Nothing spectacular happens in this conversation. No breakthrough, no big decision. And yet, in a quiet way,…
In the last months, I have thought a lot about people.About how they speak, how they show their mood, and how I can build trust with them — at work and at home. I am a salesperson, a husband, a father, and also a teammate in my football club. In all these roles, I try…
If you need a quick, no-nonsense sandwich filler that still feels a bit indulgent, this one’s a winner. It’s creamy from the avocado, hearty from the eggs and tuna, and the yoghurt keeps everything light and fresh. It’s the kind of mix you make once, taste “just to check,” and suddenly half the bowl is…
In celebration of my 4th Wedding Anniversary, these words were mentioned by Bruce during our Lunch meeting. He said “Somebody once said… what was the reason for a successful marriage and they said two words: Yes, dear.” And I had to agree. To avoid conflict, fights, disagreements and maybe committing a crime or murder, just…
December has arrived — not quietly, but with a soft glow, a fresh breeze, and a handful of stories that remind you why the world feels gentler when we pay attention. This week at The Pineapple, our writers and conversationalists whisk you into kitchens, snowstorms, survival chats, orange-coloured philosophies, and one dramatic mayoral obituary (don’t…
A soft morning, two time zones, one conversation about… people. “We are live… and alive.”With those words, Peeling Potatoes Episode 27 opens—not with drama, nor with cleverness, but with a quiet joy. Frank is finally back home after a whirlwind photographic odyssey in South Korea. Janita is still glowing from the familiar hum of her…
Imagine someone walking in the street with a big, grey cloud hanging over their head. If they are anything like me, they will hate their wet feet in closed shoes, sloshing along the wet path. They will probably be just as grumpy as the cloud makes them feel. Maybe they are having a very bad…
How four people on three continents learned to keep their nerve when life gets loud It’s late morning in Cleebourg, France, gray and cold in London, humid in São Paulo, and bright somewhere in South Africa. Four squares light up on the screen: Frank in his village near the vineyards, Bruce in London, Rosie in…
