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Oh no, it has happened. Just the day I left, Krister walked over to the nearest phone store, and -on release day here in NL- got himself the Iphone 3GS. Now I, leaving for Bangkok, thought this a nice distraction for the husband while I was in the far east. However, having been back for [...]

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Who am I? How did I get here? What is the reason that I am here? and… what will happen when I am no longer here? These are the questions that fascinate us most as human beings. What is more fascinating is that we are the only ones who can even ask these questions. These [...]

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This past monday evening and tuesday, Krister had a unique opportunity. By now the Embassy has noticed that Krister is actually the best photographer in the building, and they have gracefully accepted his passion as an added bonus. That means that Krister drags his camera to work daily, as he never knows what might pop [...]

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This morning I woke up early: before 6 AM Gideon and I were watching results come in from the USA elections. Even before going to bed we pretty much figured that Obama would become America’s next president. But still – anything could happen. This morning we knew: it was an elected fact: the USA will [...]

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A first for everything

Today I voted for the very first time. If it will make a difference? I wonder, but this time, I felt a motivation to add my “2 cents”. Who would have known, Krister voting!

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Last Monday, it was thew last chance for the boys to get us to go on the Impact, newest ride at the Kermis. We bought our tickets, as it was once again “half off” day, and I stood in line trying not to look scared. Inside I was wondering why I had said yes. As [...]

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Taking care of my footprint

I came acros this article in the New York Times online, and it has got me thinking once again about the worthwhileness of planting what little space our garden has, with produce we can eat from. It may be a small step, but one with (probably) many paybacks, one of which is to cut back [...]

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Nigerian artist

While I am posting Youtube music, I’ll add this one which I ran across on facebook. The following is taken from her website: Asa grew up in Lagos, a city teeming with people and buzzing with energy but also home to a deep-rooted spirituality. Islam thrives shoulder to shoulder with Christianity in an atmosphere of [...]

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Birthday gift

Some things in life are just so special. Birthdays of course are among those things. On the 14th, I turned 40 years old. Seems like a lot of years, and still I wonder where they all went. Willeke being who she is, did not let my 40th go by un-noticed. In fact, she made a [...]

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