Melodies of Memory: From Creed to Sicilian Tarantellas The steam rises from my morning coffee, spiralling like musical notes into the air. Too hot to drink, I let my mind wander, weaving through memories like a skilled conductor through a symphony.Today’s melody begins with Creed, those titans of late ’90s rock who grabbed our souls…
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“Clans, Codes, and Cohesion: Chronicles of a Cultural Chameleon”
Wandering through Worlds within Worlds In my life, I’ve been acquainted with Dutch Pikies, Spanish Gypsies, Irish Travellers and English Gangsters and last but not least, affiliated Bikers.Despite my own experiences, which are subjective, I have a clear opinion or at least a tale or two to share. I will keep the actual outcome and…
From Cold War to Code War
The Echoes of Progress: From Luftballons to Livestreams The 1980s in the Netherlands pulsated with a diverse music scenery – British Pop, Dutch Ska, Punk, Rock, and those haunting melodies that still cling to the Berlin Wall’s remnants. That infamous barrier, an embodiment of division, stood surrounded by an eerie soundscape of political tension and…
“Once Upon a Time”
Ah, the naivety of youth – when I was young, blonde, and thought I had the world figured out.Now I’m older, wiser, and still not hideous enough to scare small children. Progress, I suppose. Picture this: a Dutch ingénue in a land where “progress” was a fancy word people used when they wanted to sound…
Ones & Zeros
When Power Eats Itself: A Möbius Tale of Modern Absurdity So here we are, watching the traditional power structure chase its own tail like a dog that’s had too much espresso. But while the Y chromosome club is busy recreating “The Wolf of Wall Street” meets “Lord of the Flies,” something rather interesting is happening…
Congo’s Callous Carnage
Global Amnesia: The Burning Silence The 200 Invisible Women: A Genocide Ignored While media circuits obsess over Trump’s circus, 200 women were systematically raped and burned alive in Congo—a horror so profound it should shatter every global consciousness. But silence. Complete, deafening silence. The Clown Car vs. Real Suffering Our collective attention economy has transformed…
“the Twins of Turmoil”
The Desperado’s Gambit: A Tale of Gaza’s Transformation In the dimly lit room of global politics, I found myself staring at a chessboard. The pieces, worn and battle-scarred, represented the complex landscape of the Middle East. My eyes fixed on a small, often overlooked piece – Gaza. As an anthropologist and entrepreneur, I’ve always been…
Amexit & Brexit
A Tale of Two Gardens: From Dutch Roots to Global Retreats In 1652, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) had a simple plan: plant a vegetable garden at the Cape of Good Hope. It was just a humble patch to grow provisions for passing ships—how charmingly modest.Who could have guessed this little garden would grow…
Boundaries, Bonds, and Becoming: Beyond Motherhood
When Anthropology Meets Reality: A Mother’s Journey As an anthropologist at heart and a Cold War party girl, I’ve studied the intricate dynamics of family relationships across cultures. Yet my own experience has taught me something rarely discussed in academic circles: how to maintain dignity and boundaries when adult children treat your home as a…
“Cords and Accords”
Predators and Playgrounds: A Decade of Survival in the Business Wilderness Every entrepreneur has a story. Mine is a raw anatomy of survival, a dissection of power, addiction (not mine), and the unspoken rules that govern our supposed professional landscapes (and this is just one of many stories). A decade ago, I encountered a predator…
The C.O.M.C. Files 