I posted this painting I did a few months ago to remind myself to focus on the task ahead (my debut as a poet at a lovely poetry festival in Groningen).

... showing off my "condition".

A few weeks ago I went to the beautician for the first time in my life. There, I learned that I have a "condition" called Rosacea. I also learned how to conceal this horrible defect.

Silly me - for 37 years I thought these were mere Rosy Cheeks.

Actual size: half inch

Explanation for non-Dutch readers

(Actual size: 1 inch)

Two fruits of my labour on a Saturday morning. One was just brought into the world, because the other had just turned five.