Older people have a habit of telling you that things could be much worse. Worse beyond my youthful (28) comprehension. […]
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Dating Older Men
As a young woman, time spent with an older man is never wasted. You’re sure to learn something valuable like […]
Shame and Compassion
ABOUT SHAME Feeling good about doing something ‘bad’ doesn’t mean there is no shame around the action itself. Rather pride […]
Coffee Habits: Amercia vs Holland
THE RITUAL OF COFFEE DRINKING is very particular to a culture. Argentinians and Italians down their espresso standing up at tall tables in a three-minute pit stop. Colombians drink small cups of sugar with some strong coffee, no milk. Australians….
The U.S. Freedom of Character
One of the things I like best about living in the United States is being able to explore my character […]
Sinterklaas and “Black Pete”
Explaining the cultural history of the Saint Nicolas (Sinterklaas) tradition of the Netherlands and the significance of Black Pete (Zwarte Piet).
Marjolein Goes to America 