Monthly Archives: June 2010

Arizonan View: Spider Woman

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

Some time ago I took my writer’s residence to the Dinetah. The Dinetah is the homeland of the Diné, the People, a.k.a. the Navajo. It lies between the four sacred mountains: Tsisnaasjini’ – Dawn or White Shell Mountain in the … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam View: A Summer’s Day

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

What would you do if you found yourself in Amsterdam on a beautiful summer’s day? You could go biking. Yes, by all means. Biking along the canals would be fun, navigate your way around herds of out-of-towners, run red lights … Continue reading →

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Kutná Hora View: Festive Death

Posted on June 24, 2010 by

For a writer of scary stories, such as myself, death inspires. It is the ultimate dark for us mortals, the ultimate terra incognita. Some of us try to hold on to life as long as possible, trying to extend life … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam View: Inspiration from a Rooftop

Posted on June 23, 2010 by

There they were again: the roofers. Early this morning Stripes arrived. He leisurely awaited the arrival of Orange. Sitting on the roof-beam Stripes divided his time between staring at the bright blue skies and the usual morning myriad of summery-dressed … Continue reading →

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Vught View: where it all started

Posted on June 22, 2010 by

Going back in time, back to my birthplace Vught. I didn’t have much of a view from my room there. All I could see was our garden and our neighbors’ gardens. But when I climbed out of my window, into … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam View: Chez Caboodle

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

When I look out of my window at Herengracht I see a fine example of recycling: a coot’s nest made of branches and everything else that floats in our canals. Every spring again it amazes me to see what we … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on June 16, 2010 by

Welcome! I am currently setting up my blog. There will be more to read real soon!

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