More so recently, the question often comes with a raised eyebrow, as if to say, “What are you, an idiot?” Avoiding specifics on politics or socioeconomic issues, I emphasize that I derive deep happiness from spending time alone in nature and pitching a tent.
On the eve of my birthday, I reflect on a few milestones of my thirties through English comedy films and […]
She asked, in a somewhat testing way, who would be willing to sell their pink Harley Davidson right now?
Looking around, I saw other raise their hand, so I stuck mine up in the air as well. Sure, I’ll sell it. I hate pink.
Nearly eight years ago I was migrating to the US. My ex-husband and I visited San Francisco where he took […]
I joined a walk with some kids and their caretakers for a school project. As I was proudly digging into the ham, my friend Mary takes a second look.
“That ham is rotten.” she says.
A deer was in the road, freshly hit by something coming the other way. Looked like it could have been […]
Marjolein Goes to America 