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Serendipity Leads to Discovery of Forgotten Artist

Posted on October 2, 2012 by ASWilliams

On a secondhand book stall at the Lindenmarkt last Saturday I happened across a children’s book, called Suriname, jang tak terkenal, written in Indonesian Bahasa (Indonesian Malay) aimed at educating Indonesian children about the former Dutch colony of Suriname. The … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 29, 2012 by ASWilliams

Originally posted on Clearing Customs:
You’ve been overseas and you’re back in the US looking for work. Not many job descriptions say that the “ideal candidate will have lived outside the US.” So what transferable qualities or skills have your…

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Slow Food, Courtyards and Magic Carpets

Posted on September 18, 2012 by ASWilliams

Last week, I spent an afternoon in my hometown. Yes, I did! Starting off with lunch at  Gartine, a small restaurant that specialises in mouth-watering, organic food and serves lunch, cakes, and high tea using home-grown ingredients from the proprietors’ kitchen garden … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Kidding!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by ASWilliams

I’ve never been very vocal about my decision not to have children but I thought perhaps it’s time to come clean. Neither the hub or I have ever had a baby wish. I grew up on a farm and was … Continue reading →

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Top Picks in Prague

Posted on August 31, 2012 by ASWilliams

On Tuesday I got back from a week in the enchanting city of Prague. We stayed in an apartment I found via Airbnb. It was total luxury, with marble bathroom, sauna, designer kitchen and contemporary artworks, take a peek and … Continue reading →

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Shortlisted in Mslexia Poetry Competition

Posted on August 21, 2012 by ASWilliams

Got some wonderful news in the post on Friday. My poem, The Lamb, was shortlisted in the Mslexia poetry competition! This is a very prestigious competition and I was thrilled to make the top 100 out of thousands and thousands … Continue reading →

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Meeting of Minds in Monnickendam

Posted on August 14, 2012 by ASWilliams

Last week I spent a sunny afternoon with fellow Writers Abroad member, Sally Robinson. I met Sally in the spring of 2011 at a workshop at the English Bookshop in Amsterdam. The workshop was arranged by Wordsinhere, Amsterdam’s literary writing … Continue reading →

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The Final Expat Taboo

Posted on August 7, 2012 by ASWilliams

Last week I heard the sad news that a family member had died. Not a relative whom I knew very well but the difficult circumstances of his life and death caused great pain to his nearest and dearest. The least … Continue reading →

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Paradise Found in Amstelveen

Posted on July 31, 2012 by ASWilliams

I love Amsterdam in August. Almost everyone has gone on holiday and even the DIYers are giving their Black & Deckers a break. A staycation definitely has its upside; summer weather has finally arrived, Olympics on the telly and plenty … Continue reading →

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Writers Abroad Meet in Real Time!

Posted on July 24, 2012 by ASWilliams

Recently, I met fellow Writers Abroad member, Paola Fornari. Writers Abroad is a writers’ group made up of published writers who live outside their country of origin. We meet almost solely online for mutual support, inspiration and critiquing. We also … Continue reading →

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