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Holiday Time: Azores Calling!

Sat 4 Jul 2026 - blog, holiday, family

July summer in full swing - hot and cold, windy and calm. Great evening with friends, tuna steak and the best beer. Holiday Tuesday! Two weeks in São Miguel, Azores, then Porto. Last work day Monday: finishing the quarterly newsletter, then 2.5 weeks of freedom. Read More…

My translation program and the Azores

Sun 28 Jun 2026 - blog, travel, holiday

Again an update after a few days. I have developed a Python program that automatically translates my articles into English. Switched to Linux and got a new mechanical keyboard. Soon I’m going on vacation to the Azores for two weeks. Read More…

A Week of Heat and Pride

Thu 25 Jun 2026 - blog, family, 3D printing, Freemasonry

This week brought brutal heat—up to 38°C - and sleepless nights. But the real highlight is J., who’s officially finished his bachelor’s! The ceremony is in September, then on to his master’s. I also attended a masonic event and kept busy with 3D printing projects. Read More…

Back from Sweden, midsummer ahead

Thu 18 Jun 2026 - blog

Back from Sweden, still with all the impressions. Visited parents and both my brothers and old friends. The journey home was smooth - bus, flight, Uber, then I drove from Brussels. First wrote this update in Swedish with my new keyboard and a Python program I developed. Tomorrow is Midsummer! Read More…

Summer, Sweden, Swamped

Sun 7 Jun 2026 - blog, family, life

June arrived but the weather’s been unpredictable—everything from sunshine to rain in a single day. I’ve been drowning in work, family matters, and trip planning. Swedish National Day came and went unnoticed. I attended a quirky ‘Abstract Green’ event. Now I’m scrambling to pack for Tuesday and might have to cancel some plans. Read More…

Magic Weekend at Verbeke Foundation amongst all the life activities

Thu 28 May 2026 - blog, family, life

Been a bit lazy lately - life got in the way. Tonight I’m writing from the garden, celebrating a new keyboard arrival (yes, I’m that excited). We just had the most magical weekend at Verbeke Foundation in Belgium. Sweden trip is coming up fast! Read More…

Chaos, Chairs, and Grace

Sun 17 May 2026 - blog

Gray Sunday, 12°C. Work stress tested me, but my team’s support shone. Built a 3D chair after a quiet Friday. Saturday brought tragic news, then cabaret. Today: chores, golf, and driving J. home. Life’s fragility reminds me to cherish moments. Read More…

May's Here, Words Wait

Sun 17 May 2026 - blog, Travel, Freemasonry, Family

May’s here. I skipped writing for family time and golf with my son, a masonic event, a lively dinner with friends. I cherish these ordinary moments. After weeks silent, I’m posting now. The rest waits. Read More…

May's Ups and Downs: Train Tragedies, Birthday Celebrations, and Quiet Sundays

Mon 4 May 2026 - blog, Birthday, Travel, Friends, Life

This week was a whirlwind. We supported our ex-neighbour ladies through tough times, celebrated a birthday, and had a wonderful evening with the kids. Saturday brought shock when a train tragedy delayed H’s trip to Brussels by four hours. Sunday offered calm as we enjoyed coffee and cake with dear friends in picturesque Woudrichem. Read More…

Site Overhaul: Multilingual, Hugo framework, and new article

Tue 28 Apr 2026 - blog, hugo, new article

Busy but excited. I overhauled the site: added manual Swedish translations, rebuilt the menu using Hugo, and published a new article about how to create a business card for the Apple Wallet app. Also enjoyed a late masonic gathering yesterday. Read More…

 

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