Saw this on the side of a Wrangler. Loved it!
Author Archives: The Chronicler
Monument Day
This majestic house was built by a founder of the VOC [the famous Dutch trading association] in the 1740’s, in style of French architecture. For 100 years it was the family home. When there were no more heirs [6 daughters had no children] in the late 1800’s it was turned into a residence for well-to-do-widows. …
HACKED INDEED
Dear Readers An unknown author has sent you a hacked email regarding whatever… please know this will be cleared up asap. Sorry if there is any fallout.
Beyond Her Job Title
The Dutch language newsstand is crammed with niche magazines. They are expensive. One day I asked a seller, ‘Who buys them all’, and he assured me business is thriving. It made me think about a magazine from decades ago that covered everything: celebrities, art, theatre, style and ended with spreads of expensive real estate. I …
Not Again!
Blockchain
Figured this is something about which I should know and understand. Attended a two- plus hour lecture; am now as confused, only with much more information. A funny aspect to me- it is supposedly non-hackable. At present is considered to be the most democratic of forums, – as a public transaction ledger. However, someone developed …
Stunned
This photo on my! iphone?!
Followed me home, Mom
One day, this sweet cat, that actually lives two houses down, but hangs around outside to be ooh and aah’d over, petted and patted, came to inspect my shoppings as I unloaded them from the baggage carrier. He found the shrimp, and followed me into the house. How could I not. Now, he waits daily …
The Cow Who Fell in the Canal
This wonderful children’s book, illustrated by Peter Spier has been read and loved by English speaking child in Holland, my own included. It was first published in 1950. However, the basis of the story was always a mystery to me, what was the cow doing so close to the canal in the first place. Today! …
More On the “Hack”
So you use your grandma’s hanky or a vintage linen doily on a tray; someone spills red wine on it; you wash it. In the dripping wet stage, which follows the last rinse in the sink, you slap it against the tiles in the bathroom. Or the tiles anywhere else in the house and because …