My uncle Arno, my Dad’s twin brother, passed away yesterday; my Dad, almost a year go. My Grandmother is having a difficult time. I thought I’d share a picture of Arno and René when young, in the late 1950s. And here is another picture, taken at the same place in …
I got a surfski and took her out on the lake today. She is wonderfully tipsy and with each stroke I had to work hard at not falling into the water. A great way to strengthen your core. I have yet to name the boat, but I’m partial to Sihuehuet: a Nahuatl …
Today is Liberation Day in the Netherlands. It marks the end of the occupation of the Netherlands by Nazi Germany during the Second World War. About five years ago, I stumbled on a laminated newspaper article celebrating my great-grandparents 50th wedding anniversary and the role they played during the War. The source is …
How Many People are There in Space Right Now. Functional and aesthetically pleasing. I am jealous.
When sharing a link to the American School of the Hague’s late 90s website with fellow alumni, I stumbled upon the first picture of me posted online. The experience was nostalgic, but also awkward and makes me think about the right to be forgotten. I don’t mind, but I can …