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I’m taking a break from editing my new single to get some vitamin D ☀️☀️🌷🌷. I’m excited to say that it’s getting close to being completed! I’ve been working on it for longer than I would like to say 🤣. I hope you enjoy these lovely flowers from my neighborhood. #springflowers #spring #flowers (at Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CrL0LbLNXDx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#springflowers #spring #flowers

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You can’t really see it in this photo, but there is a lovely swan under the bridge in the blue light. Utrecht at night is wonderful! I’m taking a sewing course there every two weeks and I am so glad to have the excuse to meander around the city a bit. #utrecht #expatlife (at Utrecht) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq_bJKLtmUq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#utrecht #expatlife

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Happy Easter! ❤️ (at Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq1NXKCNbHP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Here’s another fun tidbit about life as an expat… American driver’s licenses don’t transfer in the Netherlands. You can’t just take a test, either. You have to pay for driving instruction. So, today, I did something I never thought I would do again: I took a driving lesson. After hundreds of thousands of miles driven across the States, I’m unlearning many habits and rules. Currently I’m being driven home by the next student driver (who is a bit wibbly behind the wheel, bless her). Ten more lessons to go until I can take the tests required and forget everything I’ve learned, which I gather is what everyone else has done. #studentagain #studentdriver #expatlife #netherlands #nederland (at Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqxqIb1N7Y7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#studentagain #studentdriver #expatlife #netherlands #nederland

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The loveliest magnolia in town. It’s been great getting some sunshine in between projects in my studio! I’m so grateful for spring. Did you know that many Dutch homes have names? This one is “Festina Lente.” #lente #springday #springflowers #magnolia (at Hilversum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqnw5xpNoj1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#lente #springday #springflowers #magnolia

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Blue skies Smiling at me Nothing but blue skies Do I see #magnolia #magnolias #spring #springflowers #springflowers🌸 #springflower (at Hilversum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqkza9aN0-M/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#magnolia #magnolias #spring #springflowers #springflowers🌸 #springflower

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When your song has two bridges and you’re concurrently watching ‘Band of Brothers…’ #producer #homestudio #homestudios #homestudiolife #electroswing #newmusiccomingsoon (at Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqgotgqNBNG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#producer #homestudio #homestudios #homestudiolife #electroswing #newmusiccomingsoon

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Winkel van Sinkel at night: one of the sights I’ll miss when we move back to the States. Waiting on a green card is a serious business. #winkelvansinkel #utrecht #expatlife #anamericanabroad #netherlands #netherlands🇳🇱 (at Utrecht) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqeOT6zN5Mk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#winkelvansinkel #utrecht #expatlife #anamericanabroad #netherlands #netherlands🇳🇱

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This was my third visit to the Anne Frank House. I never get over how striking it is that this house is right in the center of Amsterdam, even though I walk daily past the stumbling stones in town (brass remembrance plaques for Holocaust victims). It seems more important than ever to remember what can happen when we tolerate the marginalisation of others. This is the outside of the house, the view across the street, the view of the Westerkerk from the museum next to the Achterhuis, and the (original) Dutch version of Anne’s diary, which I am attempting to read. It was special to visit with friends who were interested in the history, and who sat in reflection after the visit. If you visit Amsterdam, be sure to add this to your list of must-sees. #annefrank #annefrankhouse @annefrankhouse_official #annefrankdiary #annefrankhuis #amsterdam #amsterdamcity #travelgram (at Anne Frank House) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqam1YhNIKc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#annefrank #annefrankhouse #annefrankdiary #annefrankhuis #amsterdam #amsterdamcity #travelgram

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Adventures with my found family in Amsterdam 😊. I feel very grateful for these wonderful humans and three days of catching up, deep conversations, and touristy fun❤️❤️. #amsterdam #amsterdam🇳🇱 #amsterdamcity #foundfamily #expatlife (at Amsterdam, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqYVOriNsc7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#amsterdam #amsterdam🇳🇱 #amsterdamcity #foundfamily #expatlife

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It’s that time of year! The tulips are up 🌷🌷. It was so lovely visiting the Keukenhof with dear friends from home. #keukenhof #keukenhofgardens #tulpen #tulips #tulip #tulipseason (at Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse - Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqTEkrGtYET/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#keukenhof #keukenhofgardens #tulpen #tulips #tulip #tulipseason

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My studio is full of vibes tonight. #homerecording #homestudio #homestudios #homestudiolife #producer #singersongwriter #music (at Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLvTy0t29q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#homerecording #homestudio #homestudios #homestudiolife #producer #singersongwriter #music

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Following Gwyneth Paltrow’s amazing wellness advice! Bahah! JK. Don’t worry, I’m fine, and I get my vitamins through food, though maybe not through my current lunch- the height of Dutch cuisine: the illustrious boterham 🥪. #goopispoop #goop #boterham (at Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGAMcCDk9W/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#goopispoop #goop #boterham

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When I played in Seattle in September, I got to meet a friend I’d known over ten years online. We initially met on Sellaband, the precursor to Kickstarter. I believe she was living in New Zealand at the time. Fleur and her husband Wesley played a flawless set and had such great energy on stage! It’s really amazing to make these kinds of connections, and I hope there will be more shows together in our future! Check out @thewlovers music 🎶💗 #thewlovers #centralsaloon #seattle #kismet #sellaband #singersongwriters #musicians #music #indiefolk #indiemusic (at The Central Saloon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp7mQKfNpTx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#thewlovers #centralsaloon #seattle #kismet #sellaband #singersongwriters #musicians #music #indiefolk #indiemusic

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We’ve got our green on for St. Patrick’s Day! Guinness stew is in the pot and soda bread is in our future. My Irish relatives came from Armagh, Ireland in the 1600s- clan Heron. #stpatricksday #stpaddysday #luckoftheirish #happystpatricksday (at Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp5kypQNv-G/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#stpatricksday #stpaddysday #luckoftheirish #happystpatricksday

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You might recognize Jamie from my “Rag Doll” video. I was privileged to work with this lovely soul in San Diego. I’ve just learned that she is fighting for her life right now. Prayers and words of support for her are very welcome, as well as giving if you are able. Her gofundme link is on my facebook page. We love you, @jamieshadowlight 💗#gofundme #giving #fcancer #effcancer https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp233XttEhi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#gofundme #giving #fcancer #effcancer

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Another capture from last weekend in Bruges! This was the view from a waffle shop. The waffle looked gorgeous, but tasted meh… but the view did not disappoint. #bruges #brugesbelgium #belgium #brugge #bruggebelgium (at Bruges, Belgium) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpxV4xwN6sH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bruges #brugesbelgium #belgium #brugge #bruggebelgium