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Something to Say: About Life in The Netherlands: In the Land of Bikes
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Thursday, April 23. In the Land of Bikes. Original writing date: 12 March 2006*. There is no doubt about it, we live in the land of bikes. Sometimes, in transit to Emma's school when we've missed a bus and have some time on our hands, we have a count-the-cars-and-bikes contest, just to see if our observation can be backed up by statistics. From our very scientific study- sitting on a bus stop bench and counting out loud- Emma and I have determined that bikes rule. The best thing about bikes as travel is ...
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Something to Say: About Life in The Netherlands: April 2009
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Sunday, April 26. Original writing date: June 2006*. In addition to my wonder and awe for the Dutch and all they are capable of carrying and/or undertaking while riding a bicycle- eg: full cup of coffee in one hand, mobile telephone in the other- is the ability to stop the bike with full grace and dignity. This is yet another facet of the bike envy I feel here. I have yet to master this enviable feat. Rather, my stops consist more of a white knuckle pull on the handbrakes, leaving several inches of t...
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Something to Say: About Life in The Netherlands: July 2009
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Saturday, July 11. That's Where You'll Find Me. Please come visit the new blog and read the new stories. I'll see you there. Said by Jenn in Holland. 0 who said something. Something to find more by: blogging. These are the things that make me sigh. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). This blog is the record I keep of our experiences here; good, bad and hilarious. Intended as an outlet for my expression, this is the place for me to say my something. I welcome you warmly. View my complete profile. Come Take a look.
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Something to Say: About Life in The Netherlands: May 2009
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Friday, May 15. There's Something Happening Here. All for all, it's been a great ride to be an expat. I am glad we were here. Said by Jenn in Holland. 0 who said something. Something to find more by: expatriate life. These are the things I think about. Monday, May 11. Spring Has Brought Me Such a Nice Surprise. Original writing date: June 2006*. Has resonated in my mind more than once as I have felt the surge of life in the returning spring. The arrival of the lily coincides with the temperatures hitting...
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Something to Say: About Life in The Netherlands: The Dutch Way: drie
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Wednesday, May 6. The Dutch Way: drie. Original writing date: 9 March 2006*. So as to be fair to the Dutch, I move now on this list to the things about the Dutch way that I am entertained by, or that I deeply appreciate. In truth there are many, but I will mention just a few. I can never say enough how much fun it is to indulge in the bike culture of this country. The fun of darting through traffic, figuring out how to balance the groceries, carrying a child on the back, and exploring the countryside...
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Something to Say: About Life in The Netherlands: The Dutch Way: twee
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Sunday, May 3. The Dutch Way: twee. Original writing date: 9 March 2006*. Second on my ‘Dutch way’ list is the traditional line or ‘queue’ as the British would say. The Dutch don’t seem to have a word for it ‘cause they just don’t do it. With a very loud “Ik! As for boarding a bus or a train? As Emma and I await our second bus in the mornings, I grab the back of her coat as the bus approaches, push her forward a step and whisper “be Dutch” in her ear. Yup, we're pretty much Dutch. Said by Jenn in Holland.
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Something to Say: About Life in The Netherlands: O Christmas Tree
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Tuesday, April 21. Original writing date: 20 December 2005*. Attention one and all! Please add the following to the. 8220;Things the Dutch Can Carry While Riding a Bike”. Christmas trees. Yes, that's right, friends. Christmas trees. More than once or even ten times in the last few weeks we have witnessed our city mates balancing atop their bicycles with fresh. Just purchased from the corner lot, on their way to home or flat to make the place festive for the season. The light goes on and he is telling me ...
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Something to Say: About Life in The Netherlands: That's Where You'll Find Me
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Saturday, July 11. That's Where You'll Find Me. Please come visit the new blog and read the new stories. I'll see you there. Said by Jenn in Holland. Something to find more by: blogging. These are the things that make me sigh. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). This blog is the record I keep of our experiences here; good, bad and hilarious. Intended as an outlet for my expression, this is the place for me to say my something. I welcome you warmly. View my complete profile. A joint venture photoblog.
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Something to Say: About Life in The Netherlands: Bicycle Balance
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Monday, April 20. Original writing date: 26 August 2005*. Do you remember this passage from the CAT IN THE HAT by Dr. Seuss? 8220;Look at me! Look at me now! It is fun to have fun but you have to know how! I can hold up the cupAnd the milk and the cake! I can hold up these books! And the fish on a rake! I can hold the toy ship and a little toy man! With my tailI can hold a red fan! I can fan with the fan as I hop on the ball! But that is not all.Oh, no.That is not all…”. Of course there are the seats for...
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Something to Say: About Life in The Netherlands: January 2009
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Saturday, January 31. Click here for the rules. Seeing midnight from both sides too? Leave me a note. Sleepless players this week:. Said by Jenn in Holland. 7 who said something. Something to find more by: Singular Saturday. These are the things that make me sigh. Friday, January 30. The ideal five syllables. To end a haiku. Making the point with one word. Here's what I'm thinking. I truly do like people. Some take without give. As a big giver. I must admit exhaustion. A world full of giving hearts.