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The Old Normal

What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in?

I have a tepid interest in our cultural heritage as I have been given access to the family archives through distance relatives in the Netherlands.

Previously I had little interest, but getting to know the Schofers in Europe has been,

Using

My grandmother’s favorite expression

A pleasant surprise. Not so much the history, but the interesting and kind people they currently are.

One response to “The Old Normal”

  1. vermavkv Avatar

    This reflection is quietly heartfelt and very engaging. 🌿

    I appreciate how honestly you share your evolving relationship with your cultural heritage. It’s refreshing to see that your pride and interest are not tied solely to historical facts or achievements, but to the living connections and warm, kind people you’ve encountered through your family in the Netherlands. That personal dimension—the discovery of relatives as they are today, rather than as figures from the past—adds a genuine and relatable warmth to your narrative.

I would love to hear you opinion as well

I’m Mark

His friends observe Mark seems wired a little differently. Perhaps it’s more likely that noticing little things often missed by others is a relic of a quieter, simpler time. He has a way with words, which he refuses to let be hindered by sub-par typing skills. People have great stories to tell if you sit and listen.

A belief dear to Mark is that there is certain beauty in the world. You simply have to look for it.

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