Jeffrey Scott Pearson
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It seems no matter how I share my experiences - in a concert hall, an art gallery or a classroom – I am always a storyteller and my subject is truth. Throughout my life I have always felt my place in this world was to foster communication and love.
I now seek to share my wisdom, my passion and my maturity to help others tell their important stories.
Adventures in Utrecht #4: Piss fries
The Dutch are strangely obsessed with what most visitors would call “French Fries” (frites) to the point of weirdness. These deep fried potato strips...
Adventures in Utrecht #3: The Poffertje Bag
Dutch people already know the magic of poffertjes - delicious coin sized pancakes made of batter, powdered sugar and love. I say love because they...
New stadium facade to celebrate 50 years of football for FC Utrecht
The entrance of FC Utrecht's Galenwaard Stadium got an elegant update last week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the franchise.
The 23,000 seat arena...
Stadsbaan Tunnel closed from Monday for safety reasons
Starting Monday, August 10th, the Stadsbaan Tunnel at Leidsche Rijn will be closed until October 5th, forcing motorists to avoid the area or follow...
Adventures in Utrecht #2: Why is the water on fire?
When we first moved to Utrecht, we went food shopping at Albert’s Hennie and brought back the groceries in a half dozen heavy plastic...
Costly new rules make it difficult for Airbnb in Utrecht
Some local entrepreneurs will be priced out of business
Utrecht homeowners who want to rent their property to travelers will now have to pay nearly...
News roundup for the Netherlands this week: blood donors, Dutch birthrate decline and the travel ban lift
I know these are not relevant for Utrecht but I really wanted to share them with you all. Three interesting articles follow below:
Blood Donors...
A day at the Utrecht flower market
A traditional weekly ritual of flowers at the Janskerkhof
Janskerkhof, a busy Utrecht city square that is more than a thousand years old, is a...
Adventures in Utrecht #1: The Washing Machine Disaster of 2017
Our first flat in Utrecht had both a washer and a dryer, conveniently located next to all of our food and appliances in our...
Nitrous oxide controversy revived as students and parties return from quarantine
Usually after any celebration or holiday Utrechters can find countless egg sized nitrous cartridges littering the city, caught between cobblestones and floating in public...
Utrecht officially begins its search for a new mayor
Yesterday, behind closed doors, the Utrecht city council formed a confidential group of 12 members to help hire a new mayor for Utrecht. This...
Five Utrecht scientists get Covid-19 research grants
The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (or ZonMw) has approved grant proposals from five researchers in Utrecht that will study the social...
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One million euros for Dutch research on Corona
With the new lockdown in place we are, perhaps, all looking for some reassurance. At the moment, COVID-19 is unpredictable. And that is challenging....
Leidsche Rijn project is creating hope for housing crisis in Utrecht
Housing shortage in Utrecht and in the Netherlands has always been a topic spoken about. This crisis particularly affects students, young people, and the...
‘Utrecht’ is the new ‘Amsterdam’ quotes CNN
Utrecht has been labelled the new 'Amsterdam' of the Netherlands for vacationers this coming year after a post on the travel section of the...
Mass self-screening: Could it bring the pandemic to an end?
The Netherlands entered 2021 under partial lockdown. With the earliest end-date (19th of January) in sight, discussions begin. The government is trying to find...