{Dutch American Heritage Day with Memories of Mom}

Just a few lines in–between my time away from blogging. Coming back from Europe, it has really hit me hard for not finding Mom at home... Only now, having been there physically and seeing Dad living alone in the house, it became a reality to me. So my grieving has been completed upon returning back to the USA. All my siblings were right there, time before and during her requiem Mass and cremation but I had to do it at a distance of some 8,000 km.

But the memories of Mom are always with me and with that numerous fond photos.

Such as her presence with Dad at the 2005 official Celebration in Atlanta with the Dutch Consul etc. on Dutch American Heritage Day.

Please read more: {Dutch American Heritage Day 2005 with Mom & Dad}

So far I've done one performance singing with our choir and enjoy it very much.
There are more performances lined up, keeping us very busy.
Also I'm spending more time on my eBoutique and hope to sell off some more of my items.
Thanks for your visit and if time permits, I will visit you too!

{Away from Blogger for a While...}

Too many activities going on in my life.

Have to practice singing and dancing... for some upcoming performances and I take that seriously.

Also it is something that I greatly ENJOY doing.

Even my Dad, was happy with this news and he did let me in on his 70+ years of experience in singing.

That's a long time!

Wishing you all a happy fall/spring, depending in which hemisphere you're living.

I will be back but have not the time for writing right now.

Sending you all hugs and best wishes!
When time allows me so, I will visit you.

Mariette

{207 Countries Visited - Welcome Solomon Islands}

Already on October 14, the 207th Country Visited my humble blog - Welcome Solomon Islands!

Always interesting to learn more about each new country:

The World Factbook shows where it is located.

Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean, East of Papua New Guinea...
Area - comparative:
slightly smaller than Maryland, USA.

Guess that most of you do also know about The Judgment of Solomon from the King Solomon Legend

Wishing you a Happy Weekend!