Tag: holidays
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You’ve Been BOO-ED!
[COVID Day Five Hundred Sixty Two] This is one of the very first oh so American activities I totally signed First Minion up for as soon as the sign up sheet went round – during the month of October, kids in each grade get a surprise Halloween bucket full of treats – and since I…
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Happy Mother’s Day Eve!
[Dutch Lock Down Day Four Hundred Fifteen] Also known as one of two solid reasons why May is MY month. FYI – May is mine. The other reason is that it’s my birthday month. FYI – it’s my birthday month. But first the news: Police put an end to protest against coronavirus measures in Barneveld…
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Have You Heard of Second Holiday Days?
[Dutch Lock Down Day Three Hundred Eighty One] It’s a perfectly normal thing here, but it’s NOT an American thing, so you can imagine my surprise EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR. when it happens for Easter and Ascension day and White Sunday and Christmas. What else happens on Mondays? Trash day. Therefore every time it’s a holiday…
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Oh, THAT’S Why I Don’t Drink
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Eighty Three] I split a lovely bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon with a dear friend of mine (Hi, S!) for Christmas dinner and I think I’m only just now returning to normal functions. As much as can be expected with the entire family about for the holidays. I’m still figuring…
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Jingle All The Way
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Eighty One] I’m up SO FAR past my bedtime, so I’m keepin’ this one quick. #ItsNotVodka But first the news: (Update) Negative test result mandatory for most travellers to NL “You are indispensable”: King calls for compassion, forgiveness in “tough” 2020 New coronavirus infections stays above 11,500; Another 317…
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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Eighty] Finished wrapping presents this morning. Placed everything in its place. Bought the ingredients for the three dishes I’m making for tomorrow night’s dinner. We opened stockings tonight and tomorrow morning we’ll attack the big presents – this wasn’t in the plans, but COVID shifted things a bit. Want…