Monthly Archives: October 2011

Halloween in the Lowlands

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Brandon

Everyone tells me that the Dutch don’t really do Halloween but that’s, mostly, a misnomer. From what I can tell, the kids around here don’t know much, if anything, about it. They don’t dress up in costumes or go door-to-door … Continue reading →

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Europe in Three Minutes or Less # 19 – Wandering Around Prague Castle

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Brandon

The Kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of Czechoslovakia have all roamed these halls. And now so shall you! Huzzah!

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More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Fortune Kitties

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Brandon

I received a Fortune Kitty for Christmas about a decade ago. Actually, three Fortune Kitties. A big one flanked by two smaller furballs. They sat on my desk for years but I never thought to look into the origin of … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Roof Bunny

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Brandon

Ahhhh, autumn in Holland. The leaves are changing color, the air takes on a soft bite and the entire country adopts a golden hue. The Leidse Hout is a wonderful place to take a walk this time of…yea…WAIT….WAIT…WAIT! HOLD IT! … Continue reading →

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The World’s Oddest Barbershop

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Brandon

“I don’t want you to write about us on your blog or your Facebook. We don’t care about that. We’re not here for fame or glory or whatever. We’re all about haircuts.” It’s a Wednesday in the summer of 2010 … Continue reading →

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Probably the Stupidest Thing I’ve Ever Done – (La Merce Part 3)

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Brandon

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Hmmmm, it’s a Sunday night and I’m bored. I think I’ll head downtown and stick my face in front of 80,000 fireworks”? I’m willing to bet that you haven’t because you’re sane….or at least … Continue reading →

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Europe in Three Minutes or Less # 18 – A Trip to a Trippy Art Gallery in Prague

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Brandon
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La Merce Part 2: Oodles of Photos

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Brandon

I don’t have a lot to say about the festival’s Saturday night parade with the “giants” so I’ll let these snapshots and a video do the talking for me…    

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The Horrors of 3 Oktober, a Rant in L Minor

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Brandon

I’ve been in Las Vegas on a Friday night. I’ve found myself in the middle of drunken riots on more than one occasion. I’ve been to Burning Man twice and I’ve happily bounced around in the spark showers at La Merce. … Continue reading →

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