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Some conversations don’t need fireworks to be unforgettable—they sit quietly, like a warm cup of coffee that somehow keeps you awake all night. This week, the Mayor met with Ismar in Brazil for our Mindset Month theme, “Letting Go to Grow.” It started with small talk about the weather (as many revolutions do) before turning … Continue reading “The Belief Is Gone… Or Is It?”
What happens when you put four voices, three time zones, and one spicy Fruitloop question on the same table? You get a Brida lunch that tastes like chillies, chocolate cake, and maybe even… mashed potatoes with a twist. 🌞 Rosii’s perfect creative day smelled of home-cooked meals and freshly sanded wood, upcycling her way into … Continue reading “If Ideas Were Edible, This Was a Feast”
Ah, dear Residents and Visitors, pull up a chair and let’s spill the tea (or perhaps the chicken feed). The Mayor and Fruitloop went off on one of their rollicking rambles again—this time, through the wild world of unusual jobs. Imagine a town hall meeting where instead of discussing potholes, you’re debating whether you’d rather … Continue reading “Sleeping on the Job (and Other Brida Careers)”
“What would you tell your 12-year-old self?” That was the question Frank put to Ismar in a recent Brida conversation. His answers were both practical and deeply human. He spoke about shyness—the silent wall that keeps us from connecting. About the power of reading—because books don’t just teach, they expand horizons. About sports—especially swimming—not just … Continue reading “Reflections to a Younger Self”
Official Statement from The Mayor and Fruitloop When trust is questioned, silence is not an option.That is why today, we, The Mayor and Fruitloop are stepping forward. Over the past weeks, Brida has been shaken by allegations — words like slander, corruption, and misuse of public funds have been whispered in corridors and circulated in … Continue reading “The Chicken, the Spoon, and the Slander”
Sometimes it’s not the words that give us power—it’s the clothes we wear. In our latest Lunch with Janita & Frank, four of us shared stories about outfits that made us feel confident, awkward, or unexpectedly free. Monica held up her brightly coloured shirt from a mental health initiative for Australian trades people. It wasn’t … Continue reading “The Power of Outfits and Nature”
Three friends. One table. A whole basket of problems—some real, some ridiculous. In this episode, the Mayor, Froot Loop, and later Sara set out to “fix” everything from noisy motorbikes and vanishing socks to penguins trying to survive in the desert. Along the way, they invent quirky solutions, share cultural insights, and even pause for … Continue reading “Discussions on Everyday and Global Problems”
Janita, Rosie, and Frank, reflect on skills, habits, and pastimes they would like to bring back into modern life. The discussion begins thoughtfully, with Rosie sharing her joy in organizing clothes and plants, making sweets, and finding calm in everyday tasks. Frank adds the charm of handwritten letters and postcards, noting how much meaning lies … Continue reading “Embracing Skills, Habits, and Amusing Pastimes”
Imagine sitting at a kitchen table with coffee, where the talk drifts from Shakespeare to global politics—and somehow lands on artificial intelligence. That’s the scene in this Peeling Potatoes episode, with Bruce, a former university professor, sharing how he’s been using AI like a curious sidekick. Together with Janita & Lyudmyla in Ukraine, and hosted … Continue reading “Conversations on AI and Human Progress”
Imagine you could hand every person on Earth just one book.That’s where Frank and Ismar found themselves in this conversation—tossing around ideas, weighing meaning against impact. Ismar’s first thought? The Bible, simply because it has reached more people than any other. But then he settled on something far gentler: The Little Prince. On the surface, … Continue reading “The Little Prince and Humanity’s Heart”