2017.11.28 Dear friends
Saying goodbye to yet another befriended couple. In case you’re wondering what my former colleague is doing: he just came in from outside and was showing me how cold his fingers were. Brrr. ^hm
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2017.11.27 Communion
It’s difficult to decide what we want to keep and what has to go. This plate, for example, is a commemoration of my communion: I had a religious upbringing but am not religious anymore we like modern design and this is totally kitsch it’s almost 60 years old and I have never used it once … Read more
2017.11.26 Homemade camper
A friend of ours has built his own camper. We had to see that for ourselves and get inspired, as you can imagine. The interior is made of wood and really beautiful.So, inspired we were. ^hm
2017.11.25 Surprise visit
Silvia participated in an exhibition with her statue “Djed”. Beautifully cut, in my opinion.It was nice talking to her and meeting her teacher, who happens to be an old schoolmate of Tom.But the big surprise came when we were about to leave; we discovered that an old schoolmate of mine from 30+ years ago was … Read more
2017.11.24 Rain
What I won’t miss The Dutch rainy autumn days. ^hm
2017.11.23 Waste
There will be days that are filled with trying to get things done. Today was such a day. My drivers license is valid until May next year, but since we won’t be here to renew it, I went to the town hall to order a new one. I expected remarks about my photo. Every time … Read more
2017.11.22 Fat-making pastries
We don’t always celebrate life with a sugar bomb, but once in a while, we have a cheat day. Today there is enough to celebrate: the weather is dry, it’s right in between the birthdays of daughter-in-law, son, and grandson #2 and it’s the final last day Tom is working on his thesis. Enjoy! ^hm
2017.11.21 Papa Noel?
My grandchildren shouldn’t see these boxes because they will think Papa Noel has arrived too early this year. Packing our art collection is definitely more difficult than packing the books was. Just hoping we wrapped them in enough bubble plastic. ^hm
2017.11.20 Ticked off
We’re really counting the days at the moment. Especially on a rainy day like today. The days are filled with working (for me), writing (for Tom), and packing in between for the both of us. Although I did take some time to go for my weekly walk with a friend. We were both happy to … Read more
2017.11.19 The Dutch Santa
Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch feast, starting with the arrival of the saint in one of the harbors on the 3rd Saturday of November. And starting in all the towns and villages on the 3rd Sunday of November with a parade. For the last few years, there has been a (sometimes aggressive) discussion about the … Read more