Pay it forward

One of the fastest growing 'hypes' I've seen over the past 24 hours is the 'Suspended Coffees' (in Dutch Uitgestelde Koffie).  A new way to to help somebody in need.  Everyone can help, by either paying in advance a hot beverage - or even some food - for people who need it and cannot afford it.

I love the idea, and I am not the only one, as all social media seem to have picked up this story.  In Oostende, one group of people started to implement the idea for coffee and hot soup.

I just hope my local cafés and brasseries will pick up on this and help as well.  The only thing I can do right now is just share the idea - you can as well so please share !

We'll see how it pans out.

Marleen

Des Visages Des Figures

Inspired by the music and poetry of Noir Desir

Des visages, des figures
Dévisagent, défigurent
Des figurants à effacer
des faces A, des faces B
...

...
Des corps, des esprits me reviennent
Des décors, des scènes, des arènes
Hantez, hantez, faites comme chez vous, restez
...

(lyrics by Noir Désir, song Des Visages Des Figures)

Marleen



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Switch off!

Today is Earth Hour!

Switch it off for an hour and take a look here to see what else you could be doing.

Marleen


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International Day of Happiness

March 20 - International Day of Happiness.

Established by the General Assembly of the United Nations on June 28, 2012.

Conscious that the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human goal...

What is happiness and why do we need a special day to celebrate it?  According to happinessinternational.org happiness is when your life fulfills your needs.  And the road to happiness is

• Change your needs to fit your life
• Change your life to fit your needs

Simple words, but quite a challenge.

Trapped (Oostende, a couple of years ago)

Marleen

Just for fun

Sometimes life gets too serious, and I get too serious.

Mr. P fooling around in the studio (2009)

I cherish moments like these, just fooling around in the studio - no meaning, no agenda, just sheer fun. Whatever happens, happens.

And then this one thanks to Mr. P. who always is ready for some unexpected fun and jokes.

Marleen

Saint Patrick's Day

No green beer nor green colored food items for me on March 17th.

But I do want to share my shamrock with you today.

According to tradition, they bring good luck. Each leaf of the four-leaved clover has a meaning: the first is for faith, the second is for hope, the third is for love, and the fourth is for luck.

Looking down can give you nice surprises.(photo 2007)

I'm already happy if it just brings a smile on your face.

Marleen

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Ice Cold

Ice cold 

Waking up 

Wet face 

Bedding balled up somewhere on the floor 

Strange wars being fought out during the night 

No winners 

Crushing elevators and angry men 

Running without escape 

Emptiness 

Thankful for morning light.

Marleen