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A Family Day on Lauwersmeer with Wilma
A personal look back at a pleasant sailing day with my cousin Wilma on Lauwersmeer, with lunch on board and a lovely ending in Lauwersoog
Ryan Experiences the Orange Fever in Kansas City
Ryan traveled to Kansas City with his wife and daughter to experience the World Cup match between the Netherlands and Tunisia. But the trip was about
Tunesia-Netherlands
We are planning to drive to Kansas City to attend the oranje fanwalk for the game on June 25. I am going to take some pics and
Message from Oom Harke
Dear family and friends,, First of all, I want to thank you all so much for coming to visit me at Lindenhof. I truly enjoyed
Driefzand Memorial Song: Reflections by Jan Peter on his Father
Driefzand’s new single is a personal and emotional tribute coinciding with what would have been Jan Peter’s father’s 100th birthday. The song reflects on his turbulent life and emotional struggles. Accompanied by visuals from a photo album and footage of Enumatil and Zuidwolde, the piece encourages listeners to engage with its lyrics.
Visiting Harke
Yesterday, I visited Uncle Harke in Ten Boer, where he shared stories of his family, including Grandpa Schoonveld. He reminisced about dogs and his school days of wearing a girl’s coat. Reflecting on Sinterklaas, he expressed his disappointment over gifts and the ensuing punishments for lying, which remain vivid memories.
Cereal for the Schoonveld kids in the 1930’s
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
Polling station
I volunteered at a Rotterdam polling station, earning over €100 for 9 hours of work plus e-learning. Serving as deputy chair, they verified voting passes and IDs. Notably, they encountered an energetic 95-year-old voter. The station, in Ommoord, reflected the neighborhood’s older demographic and diverse origins.
Exploring Lake Louise: A Long-Awaited Dream Fulfilled
A year after losing his father, Ryan recalls the profound impact of grief and a planned family trip to Glacier and Banff National Parks. He reflects on memories with his mother concerning Lake Louise, a long-desired destination. Ultimately, they created new memories together, capturing the beauty of nature while honoring their father’s memory.
Reunion Helpman 2025
Thirty cousins gathered together on abright and sunny Friday afternoon at the playground in Helpman, Groningen! It was an amazing chance to catch up and