When Missing the Middle East...

... all I have to do is go to the Javastraat around the corner. There will always be an old man, walking slowly with his hands on his back, moving the worry-beads around. Makes me feel right at home.

I believe this is what we call ironic

When a video against Israeli propaganda and advocating Palestinian resistance has (google) ads at the end for 'Israeli Law' (Litigation, Commercial, Diplomatic Serving Governments and Businesses), and for 'Israel private tour guides', for customized tours to discover Israel’s secret addresses and tips.

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Yes, I believe that’s what we call ironic.

Weird, or just different?

Today is municipal elections-day here in the Netherlands. Happy voting everyone! And don't forget that 'whatever is true, the opposite may also be true.' Then vote with your heart, not with your fear.

Stuck somewhere

(The same seems to apply to the Lebanese visa-process, unfortunately...)

Image from Vimrod.

So this is what you do when they instate paid parking in your street...

... you collectively park on the other side of the road. Brilliant.