Whenever the sun makes a surprise appearance, I almost feel obligated to drop whatever I'm doing, run outside and go and sit in the sun.
So the weather kind of dictates my plans.
Much like my kids….
Does the weather affect your calender?
After seeing pictures of happy stones on other blogs I got all inspired! I decided I would create some happy stones of my own, even though I have a terrible track record when it comes to arts and crafts. Happy Stones for dummies Nevertheless, I didn't do all that terrible. I used some online examples...
Country life can be quite idyllic. The silence, the views, nature.... However, there's one thing I definitely don't appreciate about life in the country, and that's flies. Pesky flies who take up residence on my bare legs, while I'm trying to read a book. Or while I'm having my daily cup of coffee. Because during...
My neighbour gave me a beautiful bouquet for Easter. She made it herself. Selfmade bouquet after a week I didn't think it could any prettier, but then it did. The twigs she picked from her garden have started to blossom! I really love this selfmade bouquet because of its simplicity. That's what makes it so...
I resisted it for a long time. Whatsapp. A free app for your smartphone which allows you to send text messages for free. I didn't want to know about it. 'What's wrong with a nice long email?' I said. But then my kids got older and they got whatsapp on their smartphones. Since they're always...
My sixteen year old son was getting ready for school and his presentation about Addiction and Environmental issues. So I wished him good luck, and started to climb the mountain that is our laundry. I forgot my opinions! Like the seven dwarfs, I like to sing while working. But just as I was trying to...
Dutch prime minister Rutte is known for being down to earth and kind of laid back. He still drives an old Saab, and lives in an ordinary upstairs apartment. Once a week he teaches social studies at a local high school. The way he addresses the corona crisis is down to earth too. And sometimes...
