Sitting in the main hall of the Brussels Commune - 3rd hour of an interminable wait, only to tell them that I'm changing address. Of course this will be followed by a police visit to verify the address change, and finally yet another eternal morning at the commune to make the change on our cards.... Continue Reading →
Committed: Alea Iacta Est
The deed is done, or as ol' Julius put it, "the die is cast". All things considered, it was not as big a deal as I was semi-expecting. Having given myself ample time to get fully reconciled to the idea, the actual execution of it seemed breezily matter-of-fact. I surprised even myself at the relative... Continue Reading →
42: The Inner Theatre of Introverts
It is common knowledge that introverts use an inner theatre of thought to formulate and refine ideas, while extroverts have a bias for expressing thoughts early and refining them through dialog and interaction. Introverts are under the constant compulsion to utter only well-rehearsed words. Every sentence should be an exquisite rendition of a finely sculpted thought. ... Continue Reading →
Lima Beans: aka Butter Beans
The last couple of weeks have been pretty decisive. I have engaged in some keen discussions and deep reflection on the pros and cons of changing habitat. Whichever way I see it, the arguments in favor of moving are overwhelmingly strong, both from a rational as well as an emotional perspective. I have settled into... Continue Reading →