A few weeks ago, I went to the Nutshuis in the center of The Hague to watch a documentary called Human directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. This 2015 documentary, presented by Alliance Francaise La Haye (French Alliance of The Hague) explores what it means to be human world wide. It started out as a festive evening. Rows of woodenContinue reading “Are you up for being Human?”
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Happy 4th and Capitalizing on Captilalism
Happy 4th everyone! That little sentence needs no explanation to my U.S. friends. In fact, I believe 99% of you have the day free for the celebration of U.S. Independence Day, besides Antara, who is helping set up the stage in her town for the big day. Fourth of July is a national holiday inContinue reading “Happy 4th and Capitalizing on Captilalism”
A Glass of Tap Water Please?
In the U.S., receiving a glass of tap water with your meal at a restaurant is about as normal as receiving a fork, knife and spoon with which to eat your food. Restaurants in drought areas don’t bring it automatically, but if you ask for a glass of water, they will bring you one without hesitation. But ifContinue reading “A Glass of Tap Water Please?”
A Shot of Memory
This morning I poured myself a half cup of coffee and sat behind the computer to begin work. With my first sip of coffee, a shot of memory tore through me. I was catapulted back to one summer in the early 1990s in Rupert, Idaho. I stood inside a scale house weighing 18-wheelers before and after they unloaded potatoesContinue reading “A Shot of Memory”
Participants
We have a great line up for Earth Day 2016. Check out this link for a list of workshops, stands and more! Saturday 23 april, 2016 Workshops 11:00-11:45 Room/ Zaal 1: Eigen Zeep maken/ Make your own soap Room/ Zaal 1: Naai Atelier (doorlopend) Sewing Atelier (ongoing) Room/ Zaal 2: Gemeente Den Haag Mun… Source: Participants
Drivel of the Privileged
I had one of those woke-up-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-bed days this past Thursday. Things just wouldn’t function. Drawers wouldn’t close properly. My computer was PMSing. A client showed up without a reservation. “Surprise! We’re here!” When I got home at 6:30pm, I was ready to put the day behind me. That’s when I noticed; my sweater was inside out.Continue reading “Drivel of the Privileged”
Crazy Man, Art and Happiness Jars
Kat, an old roommate of mine who is an adult with A.D.D. once explained what every day was like for her. She hears and notices everything –each sound amplified and recorded in her mind, demanding equal attention. Her life is rich with detail, but such richness has a downside. “It can be overwhelming,” she said. InContinue reading “Crazy Man, Art and Happiness Jars”
January 1, 2016 Impressions
It started in the early hours of the morning with a round of Pommery champagne as we join strangers on the corner, all gazing skyward at the sparkling, cascading mayhem of gunpowder disguised as fireworks; aware, like someone on a new frontier, that no one is in charge; anything is possible. Long after our New Year’sContinue reading “January 1, 2016 Impressions”
Reflections about Saturday’s News
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Be kind to your children at Christmas…
Thank you Ute for this excellent message during the Christmas season. We’re all stressed out by everything that needs to be accomplished in these few weeks, so this is a good reminder to remember what it’s really all about. Expat Since Birth – A Life spent "abroad" Before Christmas – or the Holiday season –Continue reading “Be kind to your children at Christmas…”
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