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Mom's Birthday, Sweden Plans & New Gadgets

Sun 11 Jan 2026 - blog, personal, sweden, travel, gadgets, winter

Here is an update on what has happened the last week; my mother’s birthday, planning a Sweden visit, enjoying winter weather, and new gadgets - a heatpump dryer and a fast MacBook Read More…

Snowy Reflections: 2026, Kindness & Tech Shifts

Mon 5 Jan 2026 - blog

January 5, 2026 I find lamenting a tense, ego-driven world while cherishing winter’s quiet magic. Amid snow-covered memories, they list hobby projects and announce a move from ProtonMail to privacy-focused Purelymail, urging small acts of compassion to rebuild community. Read More…

What is it with the so called friends of today?

Mon 29 Dec 2025 - blog, thoughts

Friendship is measured by genuine support, trust and acceptance, not by how often we meet or online likes. True friends stand by us through highs and lows. Shallow drama wastes time, so we cut toxic ties, yet simple gestures—like a 90-year-old neighbor’s handwritten story—restore our faith. Read More…

Christmas, New Laptop & Lodge Trip Highlights

Fri 26 Dec 2025 - blog, Family, Holiday, Travel, Freemasonry, Sweden

Two weeks after my Dec 13 post, I celebrated Christmas with family, missed Sweden, set up a new laptop, visited a Masonic lodge in Gent, enjoyed traditional Swedish meals, and now relax before the new year. Fun fact: Curie announced radium isolation in 1898. Read More…

Festive Fixes & 3D Wins: Mid-December Update

Sat 13 Dec 2025 - blog, Family, 3D Printing, holiday, DIY

Half-way through December, I marked Saint Lucy’s Day, juggled work, personal projects and winter health challenges, while Christmas décor came up. I overhauled my 3D printers, adding a new hotend duct fan and a custom case, and recalled Abel Tasman’s 1642 New Zealand landing. Read More…

Spur of the moment - Dinner, Photos & Upcoming Projects

Thu 4 Dec 2025 - blog, family, photos

Randomly I log a cheerful daily post, grateful for my wife’s dinner plans that set a smooth evening. I revisited photos from a recent Korean outing, hinted at upcoming dives into Emacs, org-mode, and 3D printing, and noted the 1676 Battle of Lund. Read More…

December Drift: Food, Festivities & Reflections

Tue 2 Dec 2025 - blog

After a week’s pause, I juggled bookmark tweaks, holiday decor, and a new winter village in Brasschaat. I enjoyed axe‑throwing in Antwerp with my godchild, a spicy ‘Seoul Club House’ dinner with youth, and reflected on unpredictable times, hoping for clarity ahead. Read More…

A Birthday Bash, Axes, and Time Flies

Sat 22 Nov 2025 - blog, family, life, Weekend

Reflecting on time speeding up, then recounts a lively 21st birthday celebration for his godson: Korean BBQ, axe-throwing, drinks at De Muze, and a frantic sprint for the last tram. A lazy Saturday follows, with a nod to Blackbeard’s 1718 defeat. Read More…

10-Day Catch-Up: Travels, NAS Setup & Foodie Fun

Sat 15 Nov 2025 - blog, sweden, tools, travel, family

I’ve just returned from a whirlwind ten days: family time in Sweden, a surprise Cologne trip with J and K, and a busy home life setting up a new 2 TB NAS. Recent highlights include Vietnamese dinner in Antwerp, a schnitzel feast, and a Skyfall marathon. Read More…

Sweden, Cologne, NAS & Birthday Cheer

Wed 5 Nov 2025 - blog

Back from Sweden, I’ve dived straight into life’s grind while celebrating my brother’s birthday. This weekend a surprise Cologne trip with J and K awaits. I’ve finally ordered a Terramaster F2-425 NAS, hoping it arrives tomorrow, and we’re enjoying a cozy night with a new series. Read More…

 

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