What is a zibaldone? Lately, I’ve been focussing on the history and use of the zibaldone or commonplace book.A zibaldone is an Italian vernacular commonplace book. The word means a heap of things … [Read more...] about On keeping a zibaldone
Logboek
Gedachten, vragen, observaties over het leven en flarden heugenis.
Eenieder onder zijn wijnstok, en onder zijn vijgenboom
Micah 4:4 The age-old fig tree We installed our barbecue and table in the shade of the old fig tree on our courtyard. It was fresh and pleasant under his leaves in times of intense heat … [Read more...] about Eenieder onder zijn wijnstok, en onder zijn vijgenboom
Erfenis uit mijn jeugd
First impressions of an artists’ work are based on visual aspects. Investigating it further you go deeper into her or his world. And if there is one, the reward is that you learn more about yourself. … [Read more...] about Erfenis uit mijn jeugd
De navel van Zuid-Frankrijk
In anticipation of the French presidential elections on April 23 and May 7, 2017, I browse one of my old notebooks seeking comments on the previous electoral duel. Not so difficult, the presidency in … [Read more...] about De navel van Zuid-Frankrijk
