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Opinion | Pants – NRC
After a nice ride with a horse and carriage, a good friend and I are unharnessing our large Frisian. The various harness parts (including the ‘trousers’) are loosened or removed…
What does NRC | Where courage is shown, hope lives on
This is the daily commentary from NRC. It contains opinions, interpretations and choices. They are written by a group of editors selected by the editor-in-chief. NRC shows where in the…
Opinion | Holidays – NRC
It was a difficult year, with a lot of loss. That’s why I look forward to the holidays. While most stock up on the latest gifts and treats, I go…
Column | Blissful end! – NRC
I will die next year. That is not a nice start to a column, but unfortunately it is no different. Am I terminally ill? Not that I know. How do…
Vistas and faces – NRC
I set off with in my wake, of coursemy beige dwarf poodleWe walked long, soonwas built along the A1 near Muidenthe first blockage visibleStill in the morning darkness, an airstrippreceded…
Opinion | Business processes – NRC
There are three technicians at the door for the connection of fiber optic cable. One is the manager. Another the excavation man. A very young mechanic seemed to me to…
Column | Dying profession – NRC
The door intercom sounded at nightfall. I saw an unfamiliar face on the screen. He yelled a word I couldn’t understand. “Who are you?” I asked. He yelled the same…
Opinion | Too bad – NRC
Opposite me on the train are a young woman and an older woman. They come from work and talk animatedly about the past year. Now the holidays are starting but…
Opinion | Landlord – NRC
The thermostat is broken, a handyman is coming. I know what he’s going to say. “What a ruin!” He runs his hand along the wall, pieces fall to the floor.…
Opinion | Married – NRC
We are in the small hall, where a world famous string quartet will perform. A lady behind us pokes her head between us and starts asking questions. Which composers? Which…