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Magic Weekend at Verbeke Foundation amongst all the life activities

Thu 28 May 2026 - blog, family, life

Been a bit lazy lately - life got in the way. Tonight I’m writing from the garden, celebrating a new keyboard arrival (yes, I’m that excited). We just had the most magical weekend at Verbeke Foundation in Belgium. Sweden trip is coming up fast! Read More…

Chaos, Chairs, and Grace

Sun 17 May 2026 - blog

Gray Sunday, 12°C. Work stress tested me, but my team’s support shone. Built a 3D chair after a quiet Friday. Saturday brought tragic news, then cabaret. Today: chores, golf, and driving J. home. Life’s fragility reminds me to cherish moments. Read More…

May's Here, Words Wait

Sun 17 May 2026 - blog, Travel, Freemasonry, Family

May’s here. I skipped writing for family time and golf with my son, a masonic event, a lively dinner with friends. I cherish these ordinary moments. After weeks silent, I’m posting now. The rest waits. Read More…

May's Ups and Downs: Train Tragedies, Birthday Celebrations, and Quiet Sundays

Mon 4 May 2026 - blog, Birthday, Travel, Friends, Life

This week was a whirlwind. We supported our ex-neighbour ladies through tough times, celebrated a birthday, and had a wonderful evening with the kids. Saturday brought shock when a train tragedy delayed H’s trip to Brussels by four hours. Sunday offered calm as we enjoyed coffee and cake with dear friends in picturesque Woudrichem. Read More…

Site Overhaul: Multilingual, Hugo framework, and new article

Tue 28 Apr 2026 - blog, hugo, new article

Busy but excited. I overhauled the site: added manual Swedish translations, rebuilt the menu using Hugo, and published a new article about how to create a business card for the Apple Wallet app. Also enjoyed a late masonic gathering yesterday. Read More…

From Thai ER to Beach Bars and Backyard Soil

Tue 21 Apr 2026 - blog

Been swamped. J fell ill in Thailand - scary days coordinating doctors abroad, but he’s recovering and finally heading home after a Beijing layover. We escaped to the coast for sun and family time, same hotel as always. Meanwhile, spring hit the garden hard: cleaning, planting, dreaming of a pizza oven. Read More…

Thailand Trips, Garden Sips, and Tuna Tonight

Thu 9 Apr 2026 - blog

Been a week. Work keeps me busy—can’t share details. Youths are in Thailand; I hope they’re living fully. Yesterday I sat in our garden with a beer, enjoying what we built. We’re plotting a pizza oven now. Window washer came today. Tonight: tuna steaks. Life is good. Read More…

March End: Antwerp Tunnels, Pigeons & Azores Trip Booked!

Tue 31 Mar 2026 - blog, travel, holiday, car

March ends, spring warms but recent chills linger; pigeons target my new car. Celebrated a belated birthday with an underground Antwerp tour, homemade tortillas, and a dinner with friends heading to Thailand. Chaotic Monday wrapped up Azores holiday bookings. Fun, nature, and historic trivia. Read More…

March End: New Car, Azores, and Journeyman Status

Thu 26 Mar 2026 - blog, tobacco, holiday, freemasonry, car

Spring is here. My new car is perfect, but pigeons are targeting it. We’re planning a trip to the Azores—flights booked, hotels pending. I became a journeyman mason. Busy times. Tech and tobacco updates wait. Swissair was founded today in 1931. Read More…

New Polestar 4, Masonic Events & Azores Plans

Fri 13 Mar 2026 - blog, Travel, Freemasonry, family, Holiday, Weekend

Reflecting on Friday the 13th as a lucky day, picking up J. in their new Polestar 4—a special moment shared with loved ones. Also mentioning a masonic event marking the end of a chapter, and plans to travel to the Azores for summer vacation instead of America. Read More…

 

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