Monthly Archives: September 2013

I have lived in the Netherlands for just over 34 years. As I have written before, Shell (where I worked) were very generous giving me Dutch lessons so, in the end, I could at least do the basic things in … Continue reading →

It’s all about paraskevidekatriaphobia according to Wikipedia. It’s also happening today, so what could happen? All my life, I have been just that little bit more careful when it’s the 13th and a Friday. I was born on a Friday … Continue reading →

Yes, it’s Autumn alright! Slight rain, cool(er) temperatures and the kids back at school (not mine, they have moved on). My Emails get answered much faster now as well. People must be back at work… One other milestone in the … Continue reading →

Today is Saturday and I have decided that it will be a very quiet day, on my own and doing only what has to be done and no more. It is also a day to reflect on the years which … Continue reading →

Way back when, actually when I was 12 or 13, my father bought a Philips reel-to-reel tape recorder and allowed me to use it. For those of you who are 25 or younger, it might seem incredible that such ancient … Continue reading →