Tag Archives: Netherlands

The Amstel, my old house

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Magpie

Several years ago, I lived in Amsterdam for awhile. And I lived at the Amstel, a huge old historic building that had been squatted by some people that I came to know. A really magnificent place. Anyhow, I returned this … Continue reading →

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Speaking Sunday, May 9th, in Amsterdam

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Magpie

Sorry, I’m really shit about short-notice posts about events I’m doing. Tomorrow night I’m speaking at the MKZ about anarchism in the United States. It’s at 20:00, and it’s free. I might even have visual aids, but I’m not certain … Continue reading →

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May Day! – Nijmegen

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Magpie

May Day is my favorite holiday. Actually, it’s kind of my only holiday. I celebrate christmas with my family, and my dad calls me on winter solstice to wish me a happy new year, but May Day is the one … Continue reading →

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Koninginnedag – Queen’s Day

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Magpie

Today is queen’s day. It’s like the oppossite of May Day. In fact, it’s conveniently celebrated the day before May Day, despite it not being the current queen’s birthday at all. Essentially, it works like this: the monarchy grants the … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Magpie

I arrived in Amsterdam a few days ago, and a friend picked me up from the train station. It would be simplest to say that it felt good: for the past four years since I left this place, I’ve had … Continue reading →

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