"I didn’t know I was this geeky until I discovered the online world through my office’s 2400 baud modem back in ’93." Tag Archives for last time
In which I welcome Morrissey to Amsterdam
‘It’s spring again, and so I sing again, with these two lips, from Amsterdam.’ 9pm, Stephen Patrick Morrissey kicks off his first ever solo gig in Amsterdam. He’s just a red blotch with a quiff seen from my vantage point … Continue reading
Time keeps creepin’ through the neighborhood
When my mother passed away in 1975 I had not seen my father for a while. They were separated and visiting arrangements were a little problematic. When it was suggested I’d go live with my mother’s sister, my aunt Ineke, … Continue reading
Powazak.com, brownglasses.com, hchamp.com: IRL
I met up with Rachel and the newly wedded Derek and Heather in Amsterdam last night. Derek I hadn’t seen since 1999 when he worked in my country for a while and we ended up traveling to Ireland together. It … Continue reading
Talk with your hands
My uncle Herman’s new book, ‘Het Groot Gebarenboek der Lage Landen’ is out. Here’s the cover and details of this illustrated encyclopedia of gestures. Illustrations by Pat Andrea, texts by H.P. de Boer. In Dutch only, I’m afraid. My uncle … Continue reading
The last song
“I’m inviting you to my vaudeville “oui encore” you say, “and on with the show” ladies, gentlemen, before I sing to you the light that shines twice as bright, burns half as long.” My uncle R. passed away on Saturday. … Continue reading
Following a lead from David
Following a lead from David, I found this Wagamama Restaurant site and they will be opening in Amsterdam on Max Euwe Square, which is just a few minutes walk up from my office. Yum. Love the site’s look, hope the … Continue reading
