Sometimes you don’t always get what you want. Sometimes you have to get your hands dirty. In the Netherlands where I live, for many citizens, social security is provided from the cradle to the grave. While the system may be good for some, for others it can be to...
Diana Nyad is so inspiring. No matter your age, unwavering commitment is the key. Turning 60 December 17/’2017 myself, I am inspired to Go Ahead! I’ve done it in the past, and I can do it again. Belief, faith and perseverance. That’s my language....
I woke up this morning and said thanks to God and many others for everything I am and have. I believe in the power of the spoken and written word. Let’s Go! Thank you for waking me up. Thank you for my children, my parents and my siblings. Thank you for shoes on...
Just over two weeks I returned from an extended stay on Curaçao. It was great seeing people I know from donkey years, as we say in the Caribbean. Besides going to market to buy fresh fish, vegetables and fruits, daily walks and SAFF are rituals I practice daily. You...
Most of us are familiar with the traditional Christmas tree during the Christmas Holidays. But did you know that after X-mas your Christmas tree can have a second and even a third life? During my last visit to Curaçao in January, I noticed that most people kept their...
Program Farewell Service Date: January 9th 2017 Place: El Señorial, Van Leeuwenhoekstraat z/n Time: Condolences from 09.00 – 11.00 hrs Sarah Elizabeth Libert-Vanterpool Sunrise: August 15, 1924 La Romana, D.R. Sunset: December 31, 2016 Curaçao Bless the Lord, oh my...