Category Archives: Art

Celebrating the Launch of ‘The Palliative Horse’ by A.S. Williams

Posted on November 10, 2025 by ASWilliams

It did boost my spirit to sell all my book copies and have such engaged visitors. The morning after I awoke to a house full of flowers and warm memories. So much so that I remarked to Frank that I felt happy. Waking up in a positive mood is not always easy after a terminal diagnosis so the distraction of writing the book, publishing and celebrating it has done me a world of good. Weekly chemotherapy keeps me on my feet for now, as do enjoyable and nourishing activities. Continue reading →

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Artists, Saucy Boxes, and Konik Ponies

Posted on July 1, 2021 by ASWilliams

What do artists, Konik ponies and saucy boxes have in common? Read my blog to find out. Continue reading →

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Shifting Horizons

Posted on September 20, 2020 by ASWilliams

Some of you may know that in the not too distant future, Frank and I are planning a move to Nijmegen in Gelderland. We don’t feel at home any longer in Amsterdam Continue reading →

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The End of the Dutch Golden Age

Posted on November 20, 2019 by ASWilliams

A Night in the Museum Only last week I was invited to an evening in the Rijksmuseum by a girlfriend who is a friend of the institution. The event offered a chance to speed-date with various experts dotted around the … Continue reading →

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This Little Pig Likes to Frolic #Endthecageage #CIWF

Posted on October 22, 2018 by ASWilliams

Can I Play Outside? I grew up on a smallholding so the welfare of farm animals has always been an important issue to me. I believe farm animals should live without pain and discomfort and be able to fulfil their … Continue reading →

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Sing for your supper, or is it dinner, or perhaps even tea?

Posted on June 7, 2018 by ASWilliams

A Dutch student learning English once asked me when British people have their supper. A deceptively-simple sounding question, isn’t it? One which I could have answered simply enough by telling him that supper is a simple snack of a sandwich … Continue reading →

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First House-sit of 2018!

Posted on March 13, 2018 by ASWilliams

Our first house-sit of the year looking after dogs; Lilly and Bertie; cats; Thomasina and Purdey, in Walmer, Kent. A few highlights; ‘Beast from the east’ weather meant hunkering down against the elements inside a very cosy house. Warming up … Continue reading →

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