Category Archives: holidays

Another Perspective on the Dutch Monarchy

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Brandon

Tomorrow, April 30th, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands will abdicate and turn over her throne to her son, Willem-Alexander. Since announcing her decision back in January, there’s been, roughly, 10 thousand articles in the Dutch media about it and no less … Continue reading →

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Five Snapshots From the Amsterdam Light Festival

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Brandon

Nothing less, nothing more but click here for additional information about the festival. Happy holidays, y’all!  

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The 2012 American Presidential Election, German-Style

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Brandon

CNN could learn a thing or three from ZDF. The German TV station’s election night coverage has so far featured live interviews with dogs in Washington DC, a diner-themed bar on the stage, newscasters chugging beer,  a blogger pundit with … Continue reading →

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An Interview With Neil Gaiman

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Brandon

Way back in the winter of 2009, I had the opportunity to interview author/geek legend Neil Gaiman while he was in Portland to promote a film adaptation of his creepy novel Coraline. I later posted it on Another Portland Blog, the … Continue reading →

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Alternative Uses for Cadbury Creme Eggs, Phase One

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Brandon

On Sunday, I made some pancakes. They didn’t turn out so hot. There they sat on my plate, two of the saddest, little pancakes I’d ever done seen. I mean, look at these things. The mere sight of them is … Continue reading →

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Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Brandon

New Year’s Eve is a big deal here in the Netherlands. I don’t think it’s a stretch to describe the holiday as the Dutch-equivalent of the Fourth of July. Every year, fireworks officially go on sale a few days before … Continue reading →

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The Ten Worst Christmas Songs of All Tim…er, Recorded Since 1979

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Brandon

By now you’ve probably seen this XKCD comic strip, which has been making the rounds this holiday season. Not only does it take a crack at Boomer nostalgia, it points out the fact that Christmas songs recorded after the 1970s don’t … Continue reading →

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The Wine, Women and Smokers of Cologne

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Brandon

Perhaps more so than any other country in Europe, Christmas is huge in Germany. Gigantic markets devoted to the holiday can be found in nearly every city between Hamburg and Lindau, all of them offering visitors things like exotic meats, … Continue reading →

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Another Stunning Breakthrough in the Field of German Engineering

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Brandon

See this? Do you know what it is? Look closer. Think about it for a second. I can imagine you sitting there, thinking, “Ok, what is this thing?” Then, a moment or two later, it dawns on you and a … Continue reading →

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