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…!
Category: Psychology
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 … More
Why I don’t believe in Nationalism
Who am I and where do I belong? I think Corona is erasing borders, faster than it’s spreading.
New Year 2021 – New Writing Challenge 365
Who doesn’t love the stress of a New Year’s Challenge? Me! Still, I’ve signed up for the 365 Writing Challenge!
Shopping – the nasty deed that must be done!
Corona virus times – 30 March 2020 As long as I’m at home, avoiding the news except for the daily … More
Exciting new beginnings
Written as an exercise for the Hidden Meanings – Creative Non-Fiction IWP course. Prompt was to write about something that … More
#BeachRockHiking for #50Plusers @KohLanta
Prompt: Write a story or CNF (creative non-fiction) piece that uses tweets to advance the story line—or maybe these form … More
Morning Musings from Hin Kong beach, Koh Phangan, Thailand
Last night we sat at the Freeway bar, on Hin Kong Beach, Theo and I, without a care in … More
(Un) Helpful Advice
You know how it is: A good friend, or a co-worker, maybe even your boss says to you, “You need … More
Too much reflection may lead to self-doubt
(Take this medication only after consulting your physician.) On the drive towards Leiden, I alternate between blinking my eyes and … More
