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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…

53 and Floating Palaces: A Birthday Adventure Unfolds!

Thu 26 Feb 2026 - blog, birthday, travel, Rotterdam, Freemasonry, family

A busy two weeks—birthday in Rotterdam, exploring the legendary S.S. Rotterdam (a Frank Sinatra-hosted ‘floating palace’), Masonic triumphs, and family time. Grateful for life’s richness, from history to shared moments. Read More…

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