Molenaars Kindermeel is part of the broader history of baby food products in the Netherlands, but its specific history isn’t as widely documented as some other iconic brands. That said, we can piece together some general context about the brand and…
Cousin Lysbeth Antuma-Smit moved with her husband to Croatia in 2017. Here is Lysbeth’s story. Why Croatia? Our love for this country arose when Pier and I lived and worked in the former Yugoslavia for two years in the 1970s…
What do you need to be prepared for an emergency? Soup? Candles? Toilet paper?In this cheerful parody of Emergency Exit by Het Goede Doel, Jan Peter Smit and colleagues from Driefzand assess the situation. With a big wink to the…
In the Schoonveld family, birthdays were always very important. Uncles and aunts would gather at the birthday party – the living rooms were usually not very big – and there was a lot of chatter. Aunt Elly describes in Gronings…
On April 22, 1944, Heero Smit's life was turned upside down when he was arrested during a raid by the German occupiers. His story of fear, hardship, and eventual liberation is a poignant testimony of World War II. From the horrors of Amersfoort camp to the harsh journey back to the Netherlands, his experiences serve as a powerful reminder of human resilience. Jan Peter Smit, his son, relives this journey in an impressive hike from Mascherode to Venlo.
Disappointment It was a bit of a disappointment for cousin Jan Peter. The three cousins, Betty and Hilda and Rudy looked a bit surprised as city Groningen dwellers. Jan Peter thought he could speak Gronings with the three others. But…
