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Basel Trip, Day Two and Three

26 Dec 2019 Diligent Candy

If you visit Basel then do take a day to admire the Old Town. Along with the Mittlere Brücke, the Basler Münster (Cathedral) or Minster is probably the most famous landmark in Basel. It is quite like the Dom in … Continue reading Basel Trip, Day Two and Three

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Alicante is a State of Mind

19 Jul 2019 Diligent Candy

A well-needed break came in the form of a short summer holiday to Alicante. We stayed at the Hotel Sercotel Suites del Mar; a delightful property with both sea and port views. I especially liked the attention the hotel has … Continue reading Alicante is a State of Mind

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Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron!

8 Mar 2019 Diligent Candy

I was informed by a Whatsapp message from my brother-in-law (a new blogger in the hood, will post his blog link soon – stay tuned) that it is Women’s Day. I thought I would post something slanted for the occasion. … Continue reading Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron!

Academic, Audience, Awareness, diversity, Education, Gender, Parenting, Read, Story, Travel2 Comments

Musing about Success

21 Feb 2019 Diligent Candy

This week I spoke to two individuals on the topic of success. The first, a mother of two in her late forties, for her the concept of success had much to do with her husband and her children, “ultimately, if … Continue reading Musing about Success

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Bruegel and my Son

24 Jan 201924 Jan 2019 Diligent Candy

My son age 11 took a picture of the school playground covered in snow To send to his classmate who has recently moved to Korea He said there was no him, no longer in that playground The image reminded me … Continue reading Bruegel and my Son

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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever

8 Jan 20198 Jan 2019 Diligent Candy

Bambi and I tried our hand at baking over Christmas. He has been given a free pass from the doctor to eat whatever he wants, so we have been trying out recipes with milk. Touch wood! He’s been thriving. I … Continue reading The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever

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Nagomi Spa in Hotel Okura Amsterdam

6 Jan 2019 Diligent Candy

Today was day well-spent practicing zelf zorg or selfcare at the Nagomi Spa and health center. I had a relaxing shiatsu massage; my first. I discovered some muscles in my body that I didn’t even know existed. Points were made, … Continue reading Nagomi Spa in Hotel Okura Amsterdam

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Slow cooked realisation

15 Jul 201815 Jul 2018 Diligent Candy

Last month I realised my son Age 11, is almost as tall as me His feet, now, bigger than mine his hands wrap around my fingers Once curled in the nook of my arm he did not even reach in … Continue reading Slow cooked realisation

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Cherry Blossoms in Amsterdamse Bos

18 Apr 2018 Diligent Candy

Bambi (resident 10yo) and I put on our walking shoes, strapped on our backpacks, grabbed our picnic lunch, and headed off to see the Cherry Blossoms at the Kersenbloesempark located in the forest or the Amsterdamse Bos. The trek from Amsterdam, … Continue reading Cherry Blossoms in Amsterdamse Bos

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