I can’t really remember when I wasn’t a thrift store shopper (junkie?). There’s something about sorting through other people’s cast-offs…or maybe it’s the excitement of a bargain. In any case, I’m definitely into thrifting, and Liege is FULL of ‘brocante’ shops. This is the window display of my new favorite second-hand store downtown. Every … Continue reading
COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP and the KNOWMAD SOCIETY
While searching the internet a few weeks ago, I came upon a Wisconsin community health initiative for 2020~ to see presentation slides and get all the details, follow the link: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/hw2020/pdf/collaborativeleadership.pdf If you’re like me you may be very inspired. Here’s why Collaborative Leadership is Necessary: “People want to be engaged in civic life. They want … Continue reading
STREET MEETS in Liege
We were both waiting at the bus stop. A car slowed down, and two guys were calling out the window to her. They were speaking Bulgarian, and I didn’t think they looked very nice, but she jumped up and ran over. After they drove off, I asked her, “Do you know them?” “No, not really.”“Well, … Continue reading
NEW START with ART! ~ with Alesia Bruffaerts
I’m 62 and starting new, and one of the new things for me is rediscovering art in my life. I was always an artist, but never called myself one. Even though I graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts (USF, Tampa, FL) art was always something I did but never really thought about. Now, I’m … Continue reading
UNFOLD YOUR RIDE~ the Folding Bikes of Liege
My husband’s had a folding bike for years now. He bought one when we were in Seoul, and when we got here he bought himself another one. He likes the convenience of being able to fold it up to fit in our small Asian vehicles. For me, I was never impressed, and have actually never … Continue reading
STREET MEETS in Liege
STREET MEETS (or going up to perfect strangers and asking them something meaningful) It was almost the end of the day. I was worried about what I would post here. I knew it had to be inspiring, or at least very nice as I had promised. I had my camera in hand (standard practice), and … Continue reading