This is the first blog I’ve published in over four months. I’ve started dozens, and slunk back into a hole, but I think it’s time to climb out of it and get back in the ring now. Brace yourself, it’s pretty raw. WHAT DO YOU WANT Few things in my orbit are as frequent and … More What Do You Want?
What can I possibly say about my adopted Scottish home town Dundee? It’s Electrifying… Where to begin? The authenticity, passion, kindness, support, and overwhelming generosity of Dundee keep me coming back to this plucky little City in the East of Scotland. This is a city that does not make a secret of its struggles. Dundee … More Electrifying Dundee – A Blog About The Scottish City I Absolutely Love – By Wee Dee.
There is so much I want to say to you, but cascades of words and emotion are what trigger you to hurt me, so I will choose my words carefully and speak from my heart and hope you can receive the Love and hope I have for both of us as I share these sentiments, … More Dear Bully(ies)
I remember the first time I met this tired colossus of Dutch humour and global experience. I went to pick him up first thing one Wednesday morning. He was late. Quite late actually, and I brought him in my beautiful brand-new Red Kona to record a podcast. That was one of the last times I … More The Wonderful Wiebe Winding his Way Home to the Netherlands
Daniel and I have had a lazy couple of days, and landed yesterday evening in Wonderful Wellington. My two eldest kids astound me with their earnest, kindness, honesty, integrity and seemingly limitless desire to just hang out with their mother. This is no doubt a symptom of the incredibly busy life and travel schedule that … More Windy Wellington with Number One Son Daniel
Here’s a Spotify playlist I’ve been enjoying all morning as I make myself ready for the return to the UK. I am a mess of sniffles and silent tears at the Newark airport. Joni Mitchell’s Chelsea Morning floods into my ears: “if only you will staaaaay!” And I’m a puddle. I have hugged easily 100 … More Leaving New York
Woke up around 3am this morning after a mediocre sleep. Yesterday was a full day, with family and the inner tribe swallowing up the entire day, leaving me with a sense of panic about all the things that need to be done before I fly out on my swan song world tour for 2019. I am … More Doom Without Gloom
