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Rubber stamp

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It all started when I was little.
I wrote countless letters so that I could drip sealing wax onto the back of the envelope. To top it off, I would press the stamp in and the work of art would be complete. Most of the letters, however, never made it to the post office. Although my early passion for stamps was also satisfied there.
Klak-klak-klak-klak and in an instant the...

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and

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Three letters
and
a sign
&
A conjunction links an infinite number of statements.
When spoken, it can support a loving expression.
Or an indifferent one.
Sometimes it seems cheeky, angry.
Young and old need the word.
Private and business.
From Monday to Sunday.
From early to late.
And/& narrows.
&/and leaves space.


New in the living area "&" and even more!







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By Wohnreich on 2011-02-12

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The next time you come to the living area and I address you "per Sie" even though we are on a first-name basis, then please just call me "du".
And for everyone with whom I am on a first-name basis, my name is Nina.

And from today on I'll be on first name terms with everyone on the blog.

I am Nina.

And you?














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The milk

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Out and about with the ponies, our path took us past various farms this morning.
And there they hung, the old milk barrels.
Are these still of any use today?
In the past, Mr. and Mrs. Swiss would place their milk bottles in front of their front door so that the milkman could fill them with fresh milk every day.
Today, Mr and Mrs Swiss reach into the refrigerator compartment in...

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Bakfiets@Wohnreich

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Everyone who knows me knows it.
Amsterdam has been one of my absolute favorite cities for years.
One of the reasons I love Amsterdam so much is the bikes.
Amsterdam has a very special kind of cycling culture.
Almost "a piece of freedom", as I like to call it.
Once you get used to the Dutch bikes, you'll...

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