Category Archives: Life

Chores

We’re back in Amsterdam after a good night’s sleep on the ferry. What a blissful way to travel. It really is so much better than flying. The day has, of course, been marked by errands and chores: a haircut for … Continue reading

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This Head’s Not For Hunting

Another day, another Facebook job offer. These headhunters obviously don’t do much research on the candidates they are attempting to recruit. If they did, they’d quickly discover that I am and have always been a vociferous critic of a service … Continue reading

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My Little Angels

We ate dinner at our hotel tonight. We were seated at one wall of the restaurant and the door was on the opposite wall. Outside the door was a small lounge area with a toy box full of ancient electronic … Continue reading

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The Shopaholic Strikes Again

Eloïse has once again easily found a use for her weekly pound. This time she chose between a polished stone, a stuffed dog keychain and some hair accessories. She chose the doggie which was meant to cost two pounds, necessitating … Continue reading

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A Budding Shopaholic

Late yesterday afternoon as we were looking for a dinner restaurant, Eloïse stopped in her tracks and pulled me back to show me something in a shop. I would personally describe this place as a one-stop shop for budding hookers, … Continue reading

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