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Compost and Marches
Today, while I was at a composting workshop, women all over the world were participating in Women’s Marches, standing up against racism, sexism, all sorts of isms, speaking out for our health, our equality and forming connections to forge a new beginning. I would have liked to be marching with you, but I had aContinue reading “Compost and Marches”
Resolution
I’ve done myself a favor this year and skipped the resolutions. Or more honestly, I’ve had too much going on in my head to give this New Year’s tradition even a fleeting thought. So when a perky woman far fitter than me struck up a conversation on the topic in the gym locker room, IContinue reading “Resolution”
Thanks Tom Hanks
A few nights ago I was at a restaurant with a friend. The counter tops were white, the floor made of a smooth wood. My friend waited for me at a table while I leaned on the counter, trying to get some menus. That’s when Tom Hanks approached me with one of his trademark smiles breakingContinue reading “Thanks Tom Hanks”
Hold Still: A Disjointed Account of Four Moms on a Saturday Afternoon
There were four of us at the table, and six of our little people among the masses of children jumping and screaming on the indoor trampolines. We sat on the hard metal stools drinking cappuccinos, our mile-a-minute conversations flowing; the music blaring over the loud speakers mixed with the high-pitched screams of fright and pleasureContinue reading “Hold Still: A Disjointed Account of Four Moms on a Saturday Afternoon”
Are you up for being Human?
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?”
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”
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