When moving abroad, one of the sneaky things that makes the heart twinge is the absence of some of the holidays you celebrated with your family. Halloween is one of those holidays (or “feestdag” in Dutch). I am saving some of holiday chatter for other holidays which are close by. Halloween is not widely celebrated…
Read moreSnowventure!
Being from the southern U.S., snow holds a magical place of reverence for me. In my hometown, if there is a single patch of ice on the road, that entire corner of the state shuts down, schools, businesses, you name it. Snow is quite an exciting event that’s not happened very often in my life….
Read moreCoping with Covid Tunnel Vision
It’s amazing how alone and isolated one can feel when there are so many others all over the world in the exact same Covid-induced quarantined state. Since March of last year, my partner and I have been mostly in our apartment. Our outdoor trips out have been limited. We go for individual grocery runs, mostly…
Read moreStealth of the Eend (Dutch for “duck”)
The country of the Netherlands is well-known for its canals and waterways. But with so many waterbodies small and large, there is a rich amount of species of waterfowl. The one you’re most likely to encounter is the average, ordinary, and unassuming duck. Ducks are everywhere in the Netherlands. They are the quacking companions on…
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