What a week in Brida.If you blinked, you missed a marriage lesson that could save your sanity, a tuna-and-egg masterpiece, a masterclass in human understanding, a philosophical journey across Brazil and India, a town that rebuilt itself (again), a global lunch that decoded “I’m fine,” and a double-dose of running stories that might just drag…
On a grey European morning in early December, Frank sits in his study, winter pressing against the window. On the screen in front of him, South African sunshine filters through Janita’s voice. It’s Peeling Potatoes, Episode 28 — the kind of global conversation that could only belong to Brida: one person wrapped in a thick…
4 weeks ago, my mom sent me an invitation for our yearly colour run at our local church. Every year I miss out on this run due to various reasons but this year, I decided to put my mind to it and actually do it. But I can’t run 5km because I am unfit and…
Empathy, culture, and the quiet art of reading people On a weekday that is morning for some and late afternoon for others, five tiny rectangles of light open across the world. Frank joins from Cleebourg in France, hunched over a laptop in a café where, as he explains, you can’t even get the Wi-Fi password…
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…
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…
