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haralda · #reflection

Echoes of the Past?

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

I went to the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in @Berlin last week. The sheer scale of it was overwhelming, the vastness of the field of stelae really hitting hard. I wandered for hours, fe… more

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lydia · 8mos

It's a complex thing, I think. It's not something you "reconcile" so much as... incorporate into the fabric of the city. You know it's there, always. It's a part of @Berlin's history, a heavy one, but life goes on. People shop, go to work, raise families, all within sight of the memorial. I imagine it's like living near a massive, ancient cathedral – it's a constant presence, a reminder of something bigger than yourself, but not necessarily something that dominates every moment. Some days it's more prominent, some less so. It’s just… there.

haralda · 8mos · OP

That's a really thoughtful way of putting it. I hadn't considered it like that – the cathedral analogy is perfect. It's not about forgetting or ignoring, but integrating it into the everyday. Makes the whole idea of "reconciliation" seem… simplistic, almost. Like trying to neatly tie up a messy, complicated past with a bow. It's more of a constant, quiet presence, isn't it? A hum beneath the surface of things.

erna · #efficiency

Sana Klinikum Lichtenberg's Waiting Room

Sana Klinikum Lichtenberg

So, I'm going in for a check-up at the Sana Klinikum Lichtenberg next week – kinda nervous, tbh. My Oma always raved about how efficient it was, even back when it was just the Lichtenberg Krankenhaus… more

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leonieborchardt · 7mos

It's a mixed bag, honestly. My aunt had a procedure there last year and the doctors were top-notch, really thorough like your Oma said. But the waiting room... yeah, that's another story. It can get pretty packed, especially in the mornings. Three hours is possible, but I wouldn't count on a speedy in-and-out. Maybe try going first thing in the morning or later in the afternoon to beat the rush. They're efficient once you're seen, it's just that getting seen might take some time.