I ask No. 4 what he thinks ‘happiness’ is, as he’s suggested the word as a title for this new post. “Well, Happiness is Orange.” A pause from us both, but I don’t stop slicing cucumber for his lunchtime sandwich. I need soft questions, nothing too direct. Maybe just a little eye contact. Best to unwrap the surprise of his answer gently. Slowly, No. … More Happiness is Orange
Photos: all photos (unless obviously mine) are published with kind permission of the Anne Frank Museum. Copyright belongs to the Museum, and the photographer is Cris Toala Olivares. Diary Quotes: I am awaiting permission to reproduce some of Anne Frank’s words. Until that time I will indicate by date where you might find any relevant quote in your … More Anne Frank: words in hiding
Amsterdam – there is too much to scribe in one go. Bite-sized posts will better suit this liberal, water-filled city of wonky houses, cyclists, excellent food and eclectic sights. For now, a flying visit via snapshots. Breakfast at the Stayokay Amsterdam is Hagelslag lekker (chocolate sprinkles delicious). We linger too long, so it’s a dash around the corner to the Van … More Snapshots of Amsterdam
My Dutch phrase book shows up in the nick of time – godzijdank I can now take the kids to Amsterdam equipped for all eventualities … Laat ons Nederlands spreken = Let’s speak Dutch. Ik wil graag vijf poffertjes kopen = I’d like to buy five small pancakes sprinkled with icing sugar. Ik heb mijn kinderen kwijt = … More Amsterdam – we zijn onderweg
