Friday 5

So, this Friday 5 is a bit different, I was in the Netherlands (Zeeland, Scharendijke to be precise) for the week. The weather was streaky, but I managed to see a sunset at the sea, I saw seals, breathed in the north sea and had a relaxing time. There were several storm warnings and we went to see the ocean just before a big storm hit, but it was beautiful. We were drenched from the rain, but it was an experience for sure. But now it is Friday afternoon, I just arrived home, a first load of laundry is already in – no worries, I surprised myself with that one too. And I guess, that soon, ordinary life will have us back.

Song

Deepfield – don’t let go

The above song is a cover of En Vogue’s song. I do like the original but was positively surprised to hear this version. The original was on the soundtrack or the film Set if Off (1996). While on vacation, we listened to local radio stations and I added a couple songs to my mile long Spotify playlist. Feel free to browse my list, it’s 60 hours of music. Good and bad, in different languages and genres.

Photo

This photo was taken on the beach of Renesse by my daughter, shortly after I complained that I wasn’t in any photos because I took them all. The only photos of me from this short getaway are selfies and this one (two actually). After my rant I went a bit ahead of them and Amalia snapped this one. I like it, very moody.

Highlight of the Week

You will probably not believe this, but I haven’t set foot in a record store in at least two decades (that’s 20 years!) and back then I only bought CDs. Well, we visited a quaint little city (Zierikzee) and was almost pushed into the local record store. I was really reluctant because whenever someone is with me, I don’t want to spoil myself. And let’s face it, buying vinyl records is very much only for me and not for the family. I bought 3 records (and could have bought 20 more) Dire Straits – Love over Gold. Jeff Buckley – Grace (I own that one on CD, but I couldn’t pass this one). Otis Redding – the best of Otis Redding. Oh, I will love listening to these three. Very different one from the other, but that’s how eclectic my tastes are.

Visitors

USA 🇺🇸

Netherlands 🇳🇱

UK 🇬🇧

Luxembourg 🇱🇺

Canada 🇨🇦

Thank you for your interest this week. 😘

Quote

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
— Helen Keller

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