Jimmy The Spider: A Children’s Story
A few days ago I discovered a spider in my back garden that had spun a web over my bicycle. I don’t know if it was attempting to cocoon the whole thing but it...
Monthly Archive: August 2007
Quote of the Week: Onions
The following takes place between the hours of 10:56pm and 10:58pm while walking through Amsterdam’s flower market with a friend visiting from England: Friend (Commenting on one of the flower stands) “Wow. That is...
Mismatching Socks
At some point in their lives most people have warn odd socks. Some people place mismatching socks upon their feet accidentally because they are still half asleep as they try to dress themselves. Others...
Looking For Charlie In Amsterdam
There are a lot of shady looking characters who hang around Amsterdam. They silently wait by street corners and alleyways. Anyone who has lived in the city long enough knows how it works. Sometimes...
How to Confuse a Dutch Person
During the last couple of weeks I have noticed a great improvement in my Dutch language skills. I can now communicate better then I have been able to before. I became aware of this...
