Monthly Archives: February 2015

A call for empathy

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Wilson

Yesterday was the day of the February Strike ceremony. And this year’s poster is a strong but fairylike image in black and blue, showing snowflakes/stars against a wintery February sky, caught in the shape of a sturdy, hands-on man. The blue setting is decorated with … Continue reading →

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Busy day ahead

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Wilson

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Favorite Spot Of 5-Year Olds

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Wilson

This year’s youngest group in school -the 4 and 5-years old- have accomplished an incredible difficult task with such marvelous results: They were asked to visualize their favorite spot in winter. Think of the stress of choice! But they have … Continue reading →

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Something’s Coming

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Wilson

Ok, we’re still in the midst of winter, but on a sunny day like today, one can feel… something’s coming (Think West Side Story, Tony singing: It must be Spring waiting around the corner. And with Spring comes an … Continue reading →

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Note to self | Last December

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Wilson

Sometimes it’s good to look back at things done, to relax. The frontpage of my December 2014.

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First choice

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Wilson

Image taken at Art in the Redlight District in Amsterdam last December. The photo is taken by a Chinese artist and was sold, had a red dot, and this was at the preview. First choice. And here’s one I saw … Continue reading →

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