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Azores and Porto Memories

Tue 28 Jul 2026 - blog, travel, holiday, family

After 18 days away - two weeks in São Miguel and a few days in Porto - I’m back at work catching up. São Miguel’s nature and peaceful cliffs stole my heart. Porto surprised me with its beautiful old architecture. Already feels like ages ago. Read More…

My translation program and the Azores

Sun 28 Jun 2026 - blog, travel, holiday

Again an update after a few days. I have developed a Python program that automatically translates my articles into English. Switched to Linux and got a new mechanical keyboard. Soon I’m going on vacation to the Azores for two weeks. 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…

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…

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…

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…

9 Days of Friends, Family & Frost

Sun 8 Feb 2026 - blog, sweden, travel, family, friends, photo, roadtrip

After a whirlwind nine‑day Swedish adventure where I reunited with longtime friends and my brother in Stockholm and parents and brother up north near Hudiksvall. Days flew by amid laughs, photo walks, projects and snow‑bound travel back home. Read More…

Whirlwind: Sushi, Sweden, & Life Updates

Tue 27 Jan 2026 - blog, life, sweden, travel

After a quiet weekend, I recap missed posts about new golf clubs, Antwerp’s ‘Samen Loop’, 3D prints, and daily perks. Tonight I enjoy wine and sushi; tomorrow I fly to Sweden, splitting time between Stockholm and Hudiksvall. Friends travel, plans for the US stall amid global turmoil. Read More…

Mom's Birthday, Sweden Plans & New Gadgets

Sun 11 Jan 2026 - blog, personal, sweden, travel, gadgets, winter

Here is an update on what has happened the last week; my mother’s birthday, planning a Sweden visit, enjoying winter weather, and new gadgets - a heatpump dryer and a fast MacBook Read More…

 

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