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Green impressions of a day in Manhattan
Back in NYC for the first time since the pandemic started
Alexander Verbeek π
May 22
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Walking in beautiful Gatineau Park
My last day in Ottawa before starting a 127-days trip
Alexander Verbeek π
May 20
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The beauty of wood ducks
I was fortunate to come across some magnificent wood ducks near Ottawa. Except for the Mandarin Duck of eastern Asia, it is a unique species in theβ¦
Alexander Verbeek π
May 16
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The start of a beautiful day
Since I promised more and shorter posts, I will keep today's post very short. But I just wanted to share this captivating moment with you. I took thisβ¦
Alexander Verbeek π
May 13
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Finding a bird that is hard to find
Looking for the well-camouflaged Eastern Screech Owl
Alexander Verbeek π
May 12
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Walking along the beautiful Rideau River in Ottawa
I'm often struck by the diversity in jobs and responsibilities of historical figures. For instance, Samuel de Champlain has been described as a Frenchβ¦
Alexander Verbeek π
May 11
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Why positive news matters
There is mounting evidence that bad news can significantly impact our mental health, leading to increased anxiety, despair, and acute stress reactionsβ¦
Alexander Verbeek π
May 2
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Life on Europa and living in Europe
Is all well? That's a question of scale. On the Red Planet, NASA's Perseverance Rover had a good week; it broke the local speed record by driving aβ¦
Alexander Verbeek π
Apr 28
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A good day for democracy, Europe, and the future
The voters of France and Slovenia rejected an international trend toward authoritarianism
Alexander Verbeek π
Apr 25
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Walking in Ottawa: Hotel ChΓ’teau Laurier
The fascinating history of the famous hotel, the Rideau Canal and the city of Ottawa
Alexander Verbeek π
Apr 24
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A short walk through the history of New Edinburgh
The diverse architecture in one of Ottawa's oldest neighborhoods
Alexander Verbeek π
Apr 21
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Waiting for a colorful spring
A question for you (and no, I don't know the correct answer): what kind of flower is this? I found it blooming next to the road, and I don't recognizeβ¦
Alexander Verbeek π
Apr 19
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