Adventures of an American Girl in Holland, Behind the Windmills: Adventures of an American Girl in Holland

Chasing Paris

Since moving to the Netherlands just a few months earlier, my bucket list had quietly, but completely, rearranged itself. Places that once felt far away suddenly seemed possible. And sitting right at the top was Paris. During our first long school break, we packed up the car and made the four-hour drive to the City… Continue reading Chasing Paris

Adventures of an American Girl in Holland

Going Home

Five years ago, a twist of fate landed right in the middle of our lives. A company from The Netherlands began recruiting my husband, and they were very persistent. Suddenly we found ourselves researching everything we could about living overseas. We talked with family and close friends about how they felt about us leaving, and… Continue reading Going Home

cottage, Michigan, My Reading

The Doorway to Possibilities (My Reading List for the Summer)

June has always felt like the doorway to possibility. When I was teaching, June meant the end of one season and the beginning of another. Now, in retirement, it feels even sweeter. The calendar opens, the days stretch a little longer, and I find myself looking ahead with the same excitement I felt as a… Continue reading The Doorway to Possibilities (My Reading List for the Summer)