Not the work of FH but another painter from the time period.
Author Archives: The Chronicler
Experience!
The Dutch have been a bit slow in ‘working toward self-quarantine”. To be prudent declined to attend a couple of social events, in order not to be exposed to possible rouge travelers. The societal ‘cops’ have at last caught up. Social events, Concertgebouw concert, movies, writers group. to name but a few, all put on …
Frans
We are on a first name basis, you get there when you are a part of a collective fan group. That’s Frans Hals for those of you who are not yet members. Will post paintings over a couple of days for you to enjoy. First the detail and then the context. Bear in mind, this …
For Real
For the readers who thought maybe i was extreme in asking fellow passengers to observe quiet in the ‘Stile/silent carriage car, here is the official signage The following link will provide good fodder for discussion on the Quiet Cars of Amtrak. https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/who-should-enforce-the-rules-on-the-quiet-car
Water Carrier
Leap Year Post
A Day not to miss. Once in Four!
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OlieBolen. These are Oliebollen. They are the donut-like-dough eaten on New Year’s Eve along with a couple of apple treats. Poffertjes are these round little pancakes sloshed with butter and powdered sugar; eaten all year round. You can stop at a ‘tent’ in the summer and order up a portion. Or easily make them stove …
Poffertjes
The report on these, slipped between the days of the Old Year morphing into New. These fried dough balls covered in powder sugar are traditionally served New Year’s Eve. One can buy them the entire month of December at various dedicated-to-poffertjes-food carts. Choose between with currents [small tight raisins], or not. They are often made …
Man About Town
What a sweet surprise. This gentleman is a source of information, a let’s-keep-it-tidy-person and just a nice guy. He has ‘his own street’ for which he is responsible for it’s care. It is a wonderful manifestation of having a job you can ‘own’.
Costa Brava
Following a few days in Barcelona, we drove up the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to a small village. The sights seen by touring were breathtaking. Personally it was a treat to travel by car, and a fine one at that! Among the sights, the vineyards. Banyuls is the grape for wine that grows and …