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Books to disappear into
Lockdown or not, a good book makes you forget the world around you for a while. Before you know it you are several chapters and hours further. Knew…
being sober is in
Not drinking is still 'boring' in the eyes of some. A conscious lifestyle, on the other hand, is gaining ground. The result is that more and more people are renaming the month of January…
samples
They used to be under my bed and if I was very lucky mom or dad would chase them away. Now they are mainly in my head and I am the only one…
temptations
One of the side effects of not drinking for a while is that I increasingly notice the presence of alcohol. At parties and dinners, the question 'red or...
Something different with Teastreet
You often hear that green tea is very healthy. But why green tea specifically? Is this purely because of the word 'green' or is there more to it? Green tea is…
Resist the temptation to drink alcohol
Now that you're on your break, you may be thinking more about alcohol than usual. Difficult, because you don't want to drink alcohol at the moment; After all, you have an appointment with…
The Oracle of Bali
The blogs I write for IkPas have a recurring topic: pension. As retirees, we belong to a group that is often widely reported in the media. Usually goes…
A friend
Let me tell you about a friend of mine. I've known him for a long time. From, what will it be, when I was about fourteen years old. You'd…
The History of the Alcohol Act
In July 2021, the Netherlands received a new Alcohol Act. This law replaces the current Alcohol and Catering Act. The need to restrict drinking alcohol through legislation…
Do it yourself
I haven't walked every morning for the past week. I had trouble getting out of bed. And I sometimes wonder, is it easier or harder…
That's why we get a new Alcohol Act
Six months later than planned, but this summer - on 1 July to be exact - the new Alcohol Act will really go into effect after approval by the Senate.
List for a good feeling
The February 20th information about why alcohol is so addictive got me thinking. A welcome eye opener. In the article they talk about a happiness hormone that…
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