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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
Ina Timmer 1947-2025
Our cousin Ina Timmer-Schoonveld passed away on August 14th, just a few days before her 78th birthday. Ina was the third daughter of Uncle Willem and Aunt Sien. At her farewell, her sister Bertha shared the following words of remembrance.
Between Dream and Reality …….
In the photo, my mother is the second from the left in the front row. I believe it was taken on Guldenstraat in Groningen. My
Royal medal for police officer
Our uncle Willem received an honorary medal, when he retired from the Groningen police force. My brother Alex discovered this newspaper article from 1974 in
Old radio’s
“Wow, hard to believe it’s been 25 years since I dropped by my cousin Gerrit’s place in Hoogezand! Back then, he gave me a tour