Tag Archives: Dutch

Liefde uit het huis des doods

By Jessie | Published: November 20, 2008 Leave a comment
Uit het huis des doods valt regen. Regen die een vloed en bloemen voortbrengt. En de bloemen rijzen op door de ruïnes van hen die hopen graan en aardewerk, turquoise en blauwe plekken van de passie van vurige liefde hebben achtergelaten. De processie van geesten die hun lichaam verlaten, gaat eindeloos voort. Net als de processie [...]
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The peat people: tales from the bog

By Jessie | Published: November 2, 2008 1 Comment
My last name translates to “of (or from) the peat,” referring to my ancestors who once farmed peat bogs in southern Holland.  It is a relatively common Dutch last name, and was a common form of farming. Peat bogs are the equivalent to rain forests in some countries:  they are a huge source of carbon and [...]
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The Lark Ascending

By Jessie | Published: September 18, 2008 Leave a comment
Dutch violinist, Janine Jansen, performing Ralph Vaughn Williams’ “The Lark Ascending” with the BBC Orchestra. I love this piece, and her. I think she’s playing the 1727 “Barrere” Stradivarius, on loan to her.  It’s interesting to watch her bowing; she holds the bow high up on the frog, which seems rather uncomfortable (to me, [...]
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Dutch take the lead in transportation choices

By Jessie | Published: July 9, 2008 Leave a comment
Photo via Robert Aleck What a surprise! With $4-per-gallon gas prices, Americans are looking for alternate transportation choices.  Amsterdam provides a good a taste of our future, driven by rising energy cost inflation and climate emergencies. In Amsterdam, cars are modest in number (by U.S. standards), and bicycles reign the streets.  With lanes reserved on practically every street, they’re ridden [...]
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Dutch design

By Jessie | Published: June 3, 2008 Leave a comment
Hella Jongerius, Jurgen Bey, Studio Job and Alexander van Slobbe have re-interpreted traditional Dutch 17th century flower pyramids for ceramic manufacturers Royal Tichelaar Makkum.   These are quite amazing.
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Gelukkig Koninginnedag!

By Jessie | Published: April 30, 2008 Leave a comment
Today is Queen’s Day in the Netherlands. If ever there is a time to visit Amsterdam, it is around this holiday. Het is de grootste straatpartij ooit en veel plezier! It’s the world’s largest street party (possibly), and the color of the day is orange. If you’ve ever wondered why Dutch people are obsessed [...]
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Jonas Samson

By Jessie | Published: December 20, 2007 Leave a comment
Dutch designer Jonas Samson has created wallpaper with integrated lighting. The product appears to be regular wallpaper when the light is off and when illuminated can display light in any pattern or design. The design enables a room to be entirely light by the walls, eliminating the need for lamps, etc.
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