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Continue reading →: A Day to Cherish: Our Delightful Outing
:: Dutch translation below 🌷:: Oh, what a beautiful day we had yesterday! It was one of those days filled with charming moments and wonderful experiences, truly a day to treasure and share. Our little adventure started in the picturesque town of Elburg, a place that simply exudes charm with…
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Continue reading →: Crafting Harvey the Hare: A Journey in Clay
Hello lovely people! I hope you’re all doing well. Today, I’m excited to share a special project from my pottery studio, The Dirty Potter (the website will be available soon where I will also sell my ceramics). Nestled in our back garden, on the edge of Delft and The Hague,…
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Continue reading →: Home Again: Embracing the Beauty of Everyday Life
::Dutch translation below 🌷:: Hello lovely people! I hope you’re all doing well. We’ve just returned from our enchanting road trip through Scandinavia, and I’m thrilled to share a bit about our return home and the joy it has brought us. Stepping through our front door, Siem and Ming, our…
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Continue reading →: A Day of Travels: From Sweden to Denmark and Germany
:: Dutch translation below 🌷:: Hello lovely people! I hope you’re all doing well. Today, I want to share with you the delightful journey we had leaving Sweden and our adventures through Denmark and into Germany. It was a day filled with new experiences, beautiful sights, and a touch of…
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Continue reading →: Morning Walk Along Råå Vallar: A Botanical Journey
:: Dutch translation below 🌷:: A Peaceful Morning Stroll As the morning sun stretched across the sky, I was drawn to the peaceful shores of Råå Vallar in Sweden. This charming coastline along the Öresund Strait promised serenity and natural beauty. The gentle waves and the cool, crisp air, filled…
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Continue reading →: Savouring Summer Spirituality
:: Dutch version below 🌷:: An Invitation based on savoring summer spirituality by living by life’s labyrinth who wrote: What comes to mind when you think of summer spirituality? I would love to know. When I think of summer spirituality, several themes and images come to mind, each deeply intertwined…
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Continue reading →: The Dutch “Elfje”
:: Dutch version below 🌷:: The “elfje” is a form of short, structured poetry that originated in Dutch and consists of eleven words arranged in a specific format across five lines. While this particular form is not commonly recognized in English by the name “elfje,” the structure and concept can…
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Continue reading →: Analyzing “Voices of Change in Stockholm”
:: Dutch version below 🌷:: 1. Finding Inspiration and Starting Point The poem draws its inspiration from the real events in Stockholm today. The bustling city, historic sites, and vibrant protests provide a rich tapestry of themes and imagery to explore. The poem starts with a vivid scene, immediately setting the…
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Continue reading →: Voices of Change in Stockholm
:: Dutch version below 🌷:: :: Today I wrote this poem about our day in Stockholm; based on this travel writing blog post. If you want to learn How to Start Writing a Poem Like a Real Poet; I have written a short how to guide to help you here.…
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Continue reading →: How to Start Writing a Poem Like a Real Poet
:: Dutch version below 🌷:: 1. Find Your Inspiration 2. Choose a Theme or Subject 3. Experiment with Different Forms 4. Understand the Basics 5. Write the First Draft 6. Revise and Refine 7. Read Aloud 8. Persist and Practice Example of a Poem Creation Process Inspiration: Theme: Form: First Draft: The sun dips below the horizon, casting a…