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A Week of Heat and Pride

Thu 25 Jun 2026 - blog, family, 3D printing, Freemasonry

This week brought brutal heat—up to 38°C - and sleepless nights. But the real highlight is J., who’s officially finished his bachelor’s! The ceremony is in September, then on to his master’s. I also attended a masonic event and kept busy with 3D printing projects. 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…

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…

Garden Prep, Friends & New Adventures

Sun 8 Mar 2026 - blog, Freemasonry, family, car, 3D Printing, garden, tobacco, Weekend

It was a wonderful weekend in early March 2026. Friday involved garden prep work for the season and planning to grow tobacco plants. Saturday included a writing session for an upcoming book project, visiting friends K and K in Mechelen with family. Sunday was a seasonal garden start, and Monday marks a new car delivery and a masonic event. Read More…

New Car, Old Reflections

Tue 3 Mar 2026 - blog, car, freemasonry, life

Reflections on the swift passage of time, expressing gratitude for the 600 daily visitors. I share work updates, positive feedback from a masonic presentation, and excitement about receiving a new Polestar 4 on March 9th. The post concludes with a historical note about Minnesota Territory’s creation in 1849. Read More…

53 and Floating Palaces: A Birthday Adventure Unfolds!

Thu 26 Feb 2026 - blog, birthday, travel, Rotterdam, Freemasonry, family

A busy two weeks—birthday in Rotterdam, exploring the legendary S.S. Rotterdam (a Frank Sinatra-hosted ‘floating palace’), Masonic triumphs, and family time. Grateful for life’s richness, from history to shared moments. Read More…

Christmas, New Laptop & Lodge Trip Highlights

Fri 26 Dec 2025 - blog, Family, Holiday, Travel, Freemasonry, Sweden

Two weeks after my Dec 13 post, I celebrated Christmas with family, missed Sweden, set up a new laptop, visited a Masonic lodge in Gent, enjoyed traditional Swedish meals, and now relax before the new year. Fun fact: Curie announced radium isolation in 1898. Read More…

Busy, Brilliant, & Bonding

Wed 10 Sep 2025 - blog, Freemasonry, Travel, 3D printing, Family, Friends

This week was packed with reunions, celebrations, and a surprising surgery! From catching up with old friends to a canal boat birthday party and a fantastic trip to Zierikzee, it was a whirlwind of good times and connections. Read More…

September's Transition

Wed 3 Sep 2025 - blog, Freemasonry

September’s busy days and autumn transitions mark a week of reflection, masonic meetings, neighbour visits, and a historical road shift. Read More…

 

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