Tag Archives: The Netherlands

Hartjesdag Weekend

Posted on August 15, 2015 by swabby429

One of my Dutch Internet friends, Johan, yesterday, told me he planned to attend some Harjesdag Weekend parties. Of course, I wanted to know more. Although the Netherlands is a geographically small nation, the people have had an enormous impact … Continue reading →

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Dutch American Friendship Day

Posted on April 19, 2015 by swabby429

I still fondly remember my solitary bicycle ride through the countryside south of Amsterdam, several years ago.  Perhaps it is because of the ordinariness of the day that I can easily visualize the sights and sensations of the place. I … Continue reading →

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Bénélux?

Posted on February 3, 2015 by swabby429

In the mid-1980s, my new hobby was shortwave DXing, that is searching for and listening to distant stations within the shortwave radio bands. On a large world map, I’d mark the call letters with a red pen.  One of my … Continue reading →

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January Ideas …Floral Friday

Posted on January 2, 2015 by swabby429

A brand new year calls for a brand new approach to my favorite hobby.  The first projects for the 2015 Floral Fridays are light and simple.  I brought out three containers with origins in different countries and made of different … Continue reading →

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Mata Hari

Posted on October 15, 2014 by swabby429

The cartoon short, “Plane Daffy” exposed me to a twisted version of history. I was only ten-years-old, but I knew that particular Daffy Duck episode was World War Two propaganda. I later learned that the villainess of the story was a parody of Mata … Continue reading →

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Huygens Finds Titan

Posted on March 25, 2013 by swabby429

Tick Tock Tick Tock Titan…  Alliteration is fun to use as a memory aid or just to bring a smile. In this case, the man who invented the mechanism for pendulum regulated time pieces is the same gentleman who discovered … Continue reading →

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Dutch Treats …Floral Friday

Posted on July 20, 2012 by swabby429

Thinking back on some of my travels brings me joy when I remember the kind hearted friends I’ve made and the wonderful sights and culture of the places I’ve seen. This is even more poignant if you’ve only gotten a … Continue reading →

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