Attended the PhD defense of our dear friend Dr. E on Monday, which was a reminder that the intersection of academic research on “the Internet” and product research is a sweet place for me to be. Anja spotted our family physician on the opponents' council and yelped in enthusiasm.

Completed my introductory course in zazen meditation at the beautiful Zen Center Amsterdam. Eager to continue a weekly …

Erika Vikman came and came again. Not too shabby.

Red Line protest

Puppies' first time at the beach. I’m not a complainer.

Family dinner at Buffet, where I am forever tempted and equally unwilling to try their oeuf mayonnaise

I like to think the Netherlands is a beautiful country because it is flat, not in spite of it.

Leave me alone to the books and the radio snow