A talk with Vicki

I was stuck – again. Paralyzed, in fact. Until I listened to a podcast where Caroline Donahue asked Aleksandra Merk what she does to get unstuck. Talk to your character, she said. So I did… Continue reading A talk with Vicki

Amsterdam, coronavirus, nature, poetry

Quarantining in my garden

Stuck at home, in my magical garden, soaking in the sights, sounds and flavors. #Poetry #Quarantining #garden Continue reading Quarantining in my garden

Amsterdam, nature, Psychology

Guess what – it’s Retrograde time – again! What?

Do you feel like communication is getting totally messed up lately? You’re not alone! Mercury is in Retrograde. Continue reading Guess what – it’s Retrograde time – again! What?

nature, Psychology, writing

On becoming a writer

If it looks sunny out, the sky is blue, but it’s still the end of February in the Netherlands, is is cold or not? Writing too is tricky. One minute I feel encouraged, the next, frozen from fear…! Continue reading On becoming a writer

nature, Psychology, Trips

Staying indoors, or going into the snow?

Snowy Sunday – February 7th, 2021 After days of threats, the snow finally fell. But it didn’t fall; it blew … Continue reading Staying indoors, or going into the snow?