A family's story of emigrating from the US to the Netherlands. “Windmills” in the context of this blog signify the Dutch approach to all things, particularly healthcare, education, and those with disabilities.
My neighbor, M, just came home from the hospital this week. She is recovering after a month long illness. M is one of the original residents of my building. She is a trim and fit woman of 70 with straight blondish gray hair and pale blue eyes. A psychologist by profession, she worked with patients … Continue reading A Coronavirus Story
A cycle-up egg automat, right at the farm. Just insert your coins (€1.30, $1.42 for 10 eggs), a small door clicks open and you may collect your farm fresh eggs. Happy Easter, everyone!
I never know what I might see while walking around my neighborhood. It’s one of the many reasons I love Amsterdam.
The Netherlands is experiencing its second major winter storm in the past 2 weeks. Wind gusts have been recorded at over 87 mph. I had to venture out to meet several deliveries at the new apartment. As I approached the tram, I saw red and white police tape blocking all traffic in both directions. NOS … Continue reading Wind!
I’ve been remiss in posting these past few months. This has been mostly due to a slow computer and to apartment hunting in Amsterdam. There is nothing quite like the housing market here. We finally found a place at the end of December. Although we hadn’t envisioned ourselves living in the centre of Amsterdam, it’s … Continue reading Moving in Amsterdam
This week we had an unusual amount of snow in Amsterdam. I ventured out for the first time on my bicycle in the ice and snow. It went better than expected. Amsterdam is even more beautiful covered in white.
When we made our 3rd trip to the Netherlands in 2013, we brought my daughter K with us. A scenic walk down the Oudegracht (Old Canal) in Utrecht led us to this lovely cafe and store featuring hand crafted items. We decided to stop in for a traditional Dutch afternoon treat – coffee and appeltaart (apple … Continue reading Disability and Employment
