Author Archives: ianmacd
Taking A Break
Taking a break? From what? you may ask. From our usual routine, I retort. No matter how you fill your days, deviation from the norm is the essential spice of life that keeps you feeling invigorated and alive. With our … Continue reading
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Let There Be Light
Whilst fulfilling our financial and bureaucratic obligations, we’ve also been trying to enjoy the pleasanter side of life, playing with our daughter and looking for things to make our house feel more like a home. An important part of this … Continue reading
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The Business Of Keeping Busy
We’re not so much keeping busy these days as unavoidably being kept busy. Honestly, who would have thought that retirement could be so much work? Sarah and I have been busy trying to prepare our Dutch and American taxes. Given … Continue reading
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European Lynx (no, not the animal)
After several years of occasional bidding, I finally managed to win an eBay auction for a rare complete copy of the Lemmings cartridge for my old Atari Lynx handheld console. The cartridge itself pops up from time to time, but … Continue reading
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Flemish Sojourn
The familly went for a day-trip to Antwerp today. The city is nicer than I had recalled. Not that my recollection of it wasn’t good; it just wasn’t quite as good as the reality. We had lunch at this great … Continue reading
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