I’ll give you that: Europe desperately needs better leaders. But that is exactly the problem—the most powerful figures in the European Commission aren't even directly elected by the population. We are

Whether Europe needs to 'grow some balls' regarding its energy security is a separate debate that I might even agree with. In fact, there is no denying that Europe has been lazy for 80 years. But the irony

I appreciate the geological perspective, but looking at a map doesn’t tell the whole story of a global market in shock. You say this war isn't about oil, yet since the strikes on March 2nd, European gas

Hmmm, that sounds good! I should give that a try ...

Oh, the banana things are delicious. I was thinking of making a pasta dish with goat cheese, arugula, tofu, and roasted walnuts. And of course, I'm topping it with our own sambal sauce... But yeah, I need

Thank you @kerrislravenhill, it will surely help to rest the feet and paws after a good walk

Lol ... it was more of a yoga adventure for me to prevent Skipper from being in the front seat of the car on my legs, just so he could look even better. But yeah, when he wanted to turn around, he had

Dankjewel! En ja, die vele veilige kilometers hopen wij uiteraard ook ... aan de ruimte en het overzicht op de weg zal het niet liggen. 😊

Everything you've written here sounds good, except that you're already on your ninth day of illness. So, my sincere best wishes for a speedy recovery, but also a compliment... because despite everything,

The world can be a much better place if people only learned to have respect again. Respect for other people, respect for animals, respect for nature. Without nature we are nothing, we can't even live without,

I completely understand, and if we could, we definitely would. Unfortunately, it's not financially feasible here, also because we live in an old rental house with a thatched roof. But while we can't install

A solar panel system with a battery is definitely a worthwhile investment, but unfortunately, with the absurd prices we have to pay here in the Netherlands, it's not affordable for everyone. And even if

We should stop using and producing plastics and find affordable alternatives for everything that is covered in plastic or made from plastic now. It's threatening so much more than we know or can see right

It turned out great! I'm sure it'll look fantastic in your new house. But that hassle with the neighbors, well, you have to get used to that. It's a difference. I don't know if you're an early bird, but

A very late response here on your blog, but no less sincere congratulations. It's been tough, and not as hoped or expected, but thankfully, everything turned out well, and you can now enjoy the new family

There's room every year to improve. And as you improve, the satisfaction will be greater every year. Since I didn't take the time to blanch the beans before vacuum-sealing them, we can store them for up

Hmmm, I'm not sure if it really keeps me grounded, but I do know it's necessary to take those breaks. When you're stuck in code all day, you lose sight of the solutions to the problems that always arise

Without the small moments, I don't think I'd make it. Lol! Besides that, Skipper deserves all the attention he can get, as does the garden!

Thank you so much for showing so much trust in my capabilities! And yeah, it's a challenge, but definitely a challenge I love to take on. Sorry for my late reply, I started fresh this morning. Ready to

That's a huge compliment, especially coming from one of the most capable and strong women I have ever known. Yes, I completely agree. It's those little things that make it all worthwhile. And even though