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20th November, 2008

Posts Tagged ‘Achterhoek’

To Market, To Market

By Denis Campbell • Aug 19th, 2008 • Category: Politics Too
(Reprise article)
Saturday morning.  As a kid I remember watching CBS’ Cartooniverse.  Here in eastern Holland’s Achterhoek region, things are different.
We begin with stripping night clothing from kids (and adults) to begin the many loads of clothes washing. Regardless of season, when driving on Saturday morning down the streets of any Dutch village, every second story [...]


Orange Fades to Black

By Denis Campbell • Jun 23rd, 2008 • Category: Reflections
What a terrible way to end a stellar international career. Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, retired from international football on the losing end of a 3-1 score despite singlehandedly keeping Holland in the match against Russia with stunning saves and exhorting his colleagues to wake up and play! Alas it was to no avail [...]