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Heralding spring, and more…
A crocus announcing spring this year, and… Spring is always an easy season to write poetry about. The days are getting longer and new life seems to wake up everywhere you look. So, when this last...
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Weekend reads: rapid transport, collaborative economy and much more
In this conversation disguised as an interview, Jermiah Owyang and Lora Cecere discuss the impact of the collaborative economy on supply chains. Not only is the ‘social’ element having an impact on...
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Cooking for Mom-to-be: a nutrient bomb with trout
A nutrient bomb with trout This Dad-to-be likes to cook. So, I’m already looking forward to making wonderful meals for baby when the time for eating from a spoon has come. One of the pleasures of that,...
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Where can I find an Omni-Sack?
Which bag can hold all this, and a bit more? Right, discussing bags might not be the manliest thing to do, but for this Dad-to-be it has become an issue worth thinking about. Most changing bags look,...
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Don’t let your new blog topic run into a dead end: spin it off
As you may have noticed, I started blogging about being a Dad-to-be recently. After a few posts posted on this blog, I felt I had so much more to share about it, that I spun off the Dad-to-be blog to...
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Weekend reads: Amazon Reunion, Writer’s Block and more
Amazing Amazon reunion It’s easy to forget that many things we think are facts, are actually culturally determined. And with that culture, also come preconceptions and prejudices. Especially when...
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Vitamines pour la rentrée – a September play list
It was always like a little present, when traveling through the subterranean transport system of Paris, I would hear the tunes of these wonderful artists giving their morning rush hour surprise...
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Germany votes: the Wahl 2013 in photos
Next Sunday, Germany will elect a new parliament, the Bundestag. And slowly but surely, the Wahlkampf is invading our lives. On the radio, in the news, but most noticeably: in the streets. In this...
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Weekend reads: playing = learning, social media behaviour and more
Play might be the best school In many societies, children are encouraged to play less, and study more. But, argues evolutionary psychologist Peter Gray, this might actually prevent our children from...
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Creativity, shinrinyoku, webcare and history: Weekend Reads
Exercise your creativity With their new book, Kelley brothers Tom and David from IDEO, want to help people, especially young ones, to boost their creativity. In their experience, it’s creativity that...
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Back to school and loving it
Taking a class on Coursera Going to school with 20000 students from all over the globe? Not a problem these days, and you can even stay at home while doing so. There are several offerings, but I...
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Le dernier virage
‘Le dernier virage’. There was a time, that this short announcement from the cockpit would be the signal that told me I was home. Sure, I would, at the moment that I heard it, be still in a seat on a...
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The small forest that needs a bit of cleaning
Pristine path last winter, but under the snow.. There’s a small forest in the town where I live. You can enter it without crossing any type of barriers, apart from the trees and bushes making it hard...
View ArticleWant to change the world? Here’s how to start
Playing with a Soccket, a ball that generates energy. Buying one means giving a child the opportunity to join a Soccket team and learn. In the last six weeks, I was studying at Wesleyan University....
View ArticleThe Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo – a book review in 5 tweets
Just read The Ghost Bride by @yangszechoo. Wonderful book, exploring new realms, cultures, life, death and love. pic.twitter.com/jskDeiplar — Arjan Tupan (@arjantupan) March 8, 2014 The unwavering love...
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10 things you can do to be happy
Pure happiness: Homemade cookies Today is International Day of Happiness, to celebrate the fact that happiness is a fundamental human goal. Here are ten things you can do to be happy. Today, tomorrow,...
View ArticleGetting to know Europe a bit better
In eight weeks time, we have elections for the European Parliament, the most democratic EU institution. But, how much do we know about this institution? And the candidates and parties we are voting...
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European Portraits – a selfie first
In 7 weeks, voting will start for the European Parliament. This directly elected EU institution plays a big role in the daily life of Europeans. But how much do we really know about Europe? And what...
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Florian in European Portraits
Florian from France – European Portraits A Frenchman living in Japan, Florian has a strong opinion on what democracy should be like. He defends his opinion with fire, but also with an open mind and a...
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Manchester is not just about football: Ivana Sendecka in European Portraits
A surprising side of Manchester – photo courtesy of Ivana Sendecka With her aptly titled blog Inspiring Shipments, Ivana has been creating waves and inspiring many people since 2009. I got to know...
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