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New Polestar 4, Masonic Events & Azores Plans

Fri 13 Mar 2026 - blog, Travel, Freemasonry, family, Holiday, Weekend

Reflecting on Friday the 13th as a lucky day, picking up J. in their new Polestar 4—a special moment shared with loved ones. Also mentioning a masonic event marking the end of a chapter, and plans to travel to the Azores for summer vacation instead of America. Read More…

Garden Prep, Friends & New Adventures

Sun 8 Mar 2026 - blog, Freemasonry, family, car, 3D Printing, garden, tobacco, Weekend

It was a wonderful weekend in early March 2026. Friday involved garden prep work for the season and planning to grow tobacco plants. Saturday included a writing session for an upcoming book project, visiting friends K and K in Mechelen with family. Sunday was a seasonal garden start, and Monday marks a new car delivery and a masonic event. Read More…

New Car, Old Reflections

Tue 3 Mar 2026 - blog, car, freemasonry, life

Reflections on the swift passage of time, expressing gratitude for the 600 daily visitors. I share work updates, positive feedback from a masonic presentation, and excitement about receiving a new Polestar 4 on March 9th. The post concludes with a historical note about Minnesota Territory’s creation in 1849. Read More…

53 and Floating Palaces: A Birthday Adventure Unfolds!

Thu 26 Feb 2026 - blog, birthday, travel, Rotterdam, Freemasonry, family

A busy two weeks—birthday in Rotterdam, exploring the legendary S.S. Rotterdam (a Frank Sinatra-hosted ‘floating palace’), Masonic triumphs, and family time. Grateful for life’s richness, from history to shared moments. Read More…

Christmas, New Laptop & Lodge Trip Highlights

Fri 26 Dec 2025 - blog, Family, Holiday, Travel, Freemasonry, Sweden

Two weeks after my Dec 13 post, I celebrated Christmas with family, missed Sweden, set up a new laptop, visited a Masonic lodge in Gent, enjoyed traditional Swedish meals, and now relax before the new year. Fun fact: Curie announced radium isolation in 1898. Read More…

Busy, Brilliant, & Bonding

Wed 10 Sep 2025 - blog, Freemasonry, Travel, 3D printing, Family, Friends

This week was packed with reunions, celebrations, and a surprising surgery! From catching up with old friends to a canal boat birthday party and a fantastic trip to Zierikzee, it was a whirlwind of good times and connections. Read More…

September's Transition

Wed 3 Sep 2025 - blog, Freemasonry

September’s busy days and autumn transitions mark a week of reflection, masonic meetings, neighbour visits, and a historical road shift. Read More…

Whirlwind Weekends: Work, Pizza, Moving Neighbors, and Masonic Events!

Fri 30 May 2025 - blog, Freemasonry, family

A busy week filled with work, dinner with friends, moving neighbors, a Masonic event, and an unexpected public holiday. Helping our dear neighbors pack, discovering old treasures, enjoying aperol spritzes, and preparing for the opera Figaro in the upcoming days. Read More…

Brotherhood & Simple Joys

Tue 20 May 2025 - blog, Freemasonry, tobacco, life

A reflective day featuring Masonic brotherhood, appreciating simple joys like pipe smoking & tobacco cultivation. The author finds hope in genuine connection and the importance of respect, echoing a desire for a kinder world and inspired by a historical voyage. Read More…

Sunday Updates & Growth

Sun 18 May 2025 - blog, family, Weekend, Freemasonry, tobacco

A relaxed Sunday filled with small updates and a touch of gardening excitement! The writer shares weekend updates, a Masonic event attempt, and happy progress with their rapidly growing tobacco plants. It’s a quiet, reflective day. Read More…

 

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