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A Neighbor's Building and a Grandfather's Obsession

Published December 30, 2025, 08:26
A Neighbor's Building and a Grandfather's Obsession

A 70-year-old former teacher expresses strong annoyance and protests the construction of an apartment building next to his family home, which has been designated as a historical monument. During a discussion about another topic, the man focuses on the allegedly illegal construction, complaining about the loss of sidewalk space and other planning irregularities. His wife watches silently, accustomed to his complaints, while his grandchildren, a boy and a girl, observe their grandfather's behavior with curiosity. The author wonders why the man doesn't enjoy time with his family, but instead focuses on things that bother him. The situation is presented as an obsession that exhausts him and those around him, while the children remain unfazed.