Category Archives: Human Experience

Christmas Odyssey

Posted on 19/12/2011 by pier@visualid.com

This time last year, our part of Europe was in the icy grip of winter, and many Irish living abroad were struggling to make it home in time for Christmas. Ironically, I found myself “at home” in Holland for my … Continue reading →

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The Colours of the Alphabet

Posted on 07/05/2011 by pier@visualid.com

Some time ago, my older brother Mans was working as editor of a Dutch magazine for university graduates. He pointed out one of the articles he had been working on, which dealt with the somewhat obscure subject of “cross-sensory experiences” … Continue reading →

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Letter from my Grandparents to my Mother

Posted on 05/05/2011 by pier@visualid.com

Today is Liberation Day in the Netherlands, when the Dutch celebrate the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany, 66 years ago. At the time, my mother was living and working in Waagenberg, in the southern part of the country, … Continue reading →

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