UNEXPECTED GIFTS Stories of Change

Short story published

UNEXPECTED GIFTS Stories of Change Compiled by Storyhouse Works   “Sometimes, life glitches so that you can rewrite the code.” — S.A. Grant Unexpected Gifts is an anthology of sixteen short stories and essays, a reflection…
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What is going on…?

The run-up to the diagnosis   At first I thought my “problems” were because of my adoption. It wasn't.   Maybe it was the “Jewish trauma” that haunted my ancestors (and me perhaps)..? Do not think so.   Then…
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Trauma and Healing

Recently I had my second conversation with Simon Benn of the Thriving Adoptees Podcast. You can listen to it here (7 Dec 2023). The first one (23 Aug 2023) is here. In addition to the profound pre-verbal trauma associated with adoption…
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Phantom Parents Poster

Below are 10 examples of mini-posters I created (ca. 21x34 cm.) in addition to the book. Click to enlarge. Please let me know in the comments or by email which one you prefer.  
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Phantom Parents

I created a 200-page book with a compilation of my work up until about 2020. The proof copy I just received from ezbook.nl looks great! Now it is time to reach out. Let’s try that crowdfunding thing!       CROWDFUNDING…

My Super Universe

If I had superpowers they wouldn't be "marvel"
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It’s personal

The thing with autobiographical comics is....

The Monkey Mind

Mondriaan meets The Monkey Mind
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BODY MIND SOUL

A visual.
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North America by Greyhound Bus ’93 – Part 6

Passing pleasant Toronto, and flushing a dump in the Big Apple.
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North America by Greyhound Bus ’93 – Part 4

A daytrip to Mexico and loneliness in San Francisco
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North America by Greyhound Bus ’93 – part 2

A big mess in Baltimore.
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North America by Greyhound Bus ’93 – part 1

Arrival in Pikesville

It’s My Schatze

Nice chat ;-)
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Back to nursery…on a sleigh

Haarlem, Thursday 11 February 2021 Even though the lockdown is still ongoing (a lot of shops, hairdressers, etc. remain closed) as of this week, the day-care centres and lower schools have opened this Monday the 8th of February. This also…
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The first 2 days of lockdown

Haarlem, 15 December 2020 What did I learn? The nurseries and schools are closed. So where does everyone go? To the public playgrounds...all together, at the same time. Pfff... what a mess. I spoke with a dad because Yaron wanted to play…
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The Christmas Lockdown

Haarlem, 15 December 2020   Today is the last day of my son’s day care. Full lockdown #2 starts tomorrow. Yaron is 2,5 years old, so he is too young to be left alone. As my wife is the one with the important job I will be the one…
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The Alphabet

The evolution of the Alef-Bet, or: the Alphabet.
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Full of joy

Haarlem, 25 June 2020 Dear Yaron, Welcome to the world my lovely son. At 2 years, you seem to be having a strong will of your own, bordering on stubbornness. Like your mother, you are operating independently just fine. God only knows who…
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London Photos & Maps

Creative design: Narrow down or diversify?

The Digital Revolution. We are in the middle of it. In this day and age of rapid developments, should one specialise in one thing (popular or niche), or stay ahead of the curve and learn a bit of everything as to stay up-to-date with skills…