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  • Paris reste debout!

    Als ik de metro uitkom op Place de la Republique valt meteen de mensenmassa op die het 19e eeuwse monument omringt. Er zijn camera’s en veel bodyguards – waarschijnlijk is… Read more

  • Genocide & a summit

    Every year I look forward to IDFA, the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam. From the five documentaries my friend Bart and I saw this year ‘Meru‘ and ‘Fog of Srebrenica’ stood… Read more

  • At war

      Since the horrendous attacks in my beloved Paris I’ve been increasing my reading on ISIS, the attacks, jihadism and the Middle-East. Here’s a selection: A Vox article on the… Read more

  • Superforecasting – Philip Tetlock (2015)

    Most important take-away: don’t take ‘experts’ too seriously, especially not the famous ones. They are very prone to looking at the world through the lens of a so-called hedgehog: there… Read more

  • To b-school, or not?

    Forget Business School, just watch these 10 TED Talks. Some interesting talks on leadership and innovation. Read more

  • Spectre – Sam Mendes (2015) ***

    The latest Bond is beautifully filmed, loaded with action: over the top entertainment – but lacks the subtlety and surprise of Skyfall. Read more

  • Oorlog en Kermis – Olaf Koens (2015)

    A set of stories about the surreal world Russians, Ukrainians and other former Soviet peoples live in. A world wherein everything and everyone is suspect, where the abnormal is normal… Read more

  • Youth – Paolo Sorrentino (2015) ****

    A rich and impressive film about friendship, growing older, family and yes…life; both humorous and philosophical, it’s a visual wonder (as may be expected from Sorrentino) with great actors (notably… Read more

  • A day in the life of a ‘sensor’ – a drone pilot

    Thousands of people have been killed by drones in the last 14 years: in Afghanistan, Syria, Somalia and probably many other countries. This is how such a remotely piloted aircraft (RPA)… Read more

  • How to say farewell to your mother?

    Touching. Brutally honest. A story about dying. About the, painful, relationship between mother and son – full of secrets and, as the story unfolds, more and more outpourings. Van Dis… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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