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Book Release: Forced to Fly: An anthology by expatriates everywhere
I was lucky enough to receive a copy of the book Forced to Fly (2ND EDITION) before it went to press. I had contributed one of the many stories and loved the diversity of the final product. The book is … Continue reading
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Curaçao’s Chopin
Antillean pianist and composer Wim Statius Muller had once said: ‘You can be 84, you can be almost dying, but you play!’ demonstrating his dedication and unfailing love of music. This week Queen Beatrix awarded him the Zilveren Anjer for his phenomenal contribution to the musical … Continue reading
Le Smart Flea Circus
What are the odds that you’re on holiday in France and, let’s just say, you bump into a flea tamer? Well, that’s exactly what happened to me! Last night we were invited for apéritifs at friends of Joss and Jean-Pierre’s whom we … Continue reading
Vive la France!!
‘We’re nearly there, ‘says Hans cheerfully as we exit the motorway and slow down for the peage. The digital display tells us it’s € 28.40. I’m thinking, woaw! ‘Worth every penny,‘ Hans adds happily bonjouring the friendly attendant. The local … Continue reading
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The Useless Conversations of the Night
My friend Syl recently gave us a CD by Belgian singer Jacques Brel and we discovered that he had actually written and sung some wonderful songs in Dutch. One of these songs has become a favourite and is called De Nuttelozen van de Nacht translated from the … Continue reading
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