Am I a fool?

A bit of history which I never heard of….
The Dutch celebrate the 1st of April for other reasons. In 1572, the Netherlands were ruled by Spain’s King Philip II. Roaming the region were Dutch rebels who called themselves Geuzen, after the French “gueux”, meaning beggars. On 1 April, 1572, the Geuzen seized the small coastal [...]

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Agony Aunt

“Small ills are the fountains of most of our groans. Men trip not on mountains, they stumble on stones.” Chinese Proverb
Sometimes I can be a real fool, falling for the first cry for help, exposing my mother Teresa syndrome and promising too much! A trap I fall in every time… with the awful consequence that [...]

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Butterfly

You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
Unknown
While working on my computer today a butterfly flew into my room and landed on top of my computer. My curiosity must have scared the insect and [...]

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Inspired

This is what I read in times of great challenge. The unknown author inspires me with these words.
May you find serenity and tranquillity in a world you may not always understand. May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation [...]

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Organic nip and tuck

Arriving at 10.00 am and welcomed like royalty I enjoyed myself in the swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sauna during the first hours of my visit. The afternoon was filled with a facial, body wrap and reflexology.
My day at the beauty and health farm has made me 10 years younger, without any surgical or artificial enhancements. [...]

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