Becoming a teacher is a calling!
If you are about to make a study choice, it is important that you consider everything carefully. You cannot choose something rashly because then you might become unhappy…
Dare to say no to a child, for his own good
According to recent research, many children are spoiled to such an extent that it leads to unwanted problems. Parents who say ,no, too little are doing more harm…
Vladimir Putin, President or Czar?
The new president of Russia is now an old acquaintance. Vladimir Putin has a subscription to power in Russia and leaves his mark on Russian national politics, but…
Liberation of Ameland – Liberation Day on the Wadden Island
Ameland was occupied territory from spring 1940 to spring 1945. For the Netherlands, we count May 5 as the country’s Liberation Day. Yet not all of the Netherlands…
Working as a management assistant
In recent years, the term management assistant has increasingly appeared above vacancies. This started in the business world, but now also occurs in the non-profit sector. It is…
Ameland and Amelanders in the Second World War
In 1939 the Netherlands decided on general mobilization. The tension between Germany on the one hand and France and England on the other increased considerably due to Hitler’s…
Human sacrifices or child sacrifices in the Bible (Old Testament)
Child sacrifice occurred in very early times, but no Israelite ritual ever prescribed the sacrifice of the firstborn. The practice of child sacrifice is repeatedly prohibited in the…
Ameland in the Second World War – Atlantic Wall
During the Second World War, Ameland, together with the other Wadden Islands, was part of the Atlantic Wall, the German defense line along the coast of Europe. Bunkers…
National Commemoration on May 4 on Ameland
During the National Remembrance Day on May 4, Ameland commemorates those who were victims of the Second World War, in other war situations and during peace operations on…
Summer season, what does summer do to you?
The time of the thick winter coat is over, your sweaters can be put away. The windows and balcony doors are opened. Fresh air flows through your house…