by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jun 22, 2026 | Poetry
I don’t remember what it feels like I don’t remember what it looks like I don’t remember what it felt like I don’t remember if it was even real I don’t even remember if it really happened It was all too long ago Written May 31, 2026 More...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jun 22, 2026 | Life in Belize, My Blog
May 22 Life in the jungle: First thing, I worked on writing my Preface for my memoir. After feeding the chickens, I headed to the village to drop off eggs and biked to Isabella Bank to drop off 3 Dutchman pipe vines. I was given a velvet apple seedling in return. ...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jun 1, 2026 | Life in Belize
May 14 Life in the jungle: After feeding the chickens, I moved dirt. Moving dirt is my new priority. After breakfast, I did a little painting in both cabana interiors. The interior of the smaller cabana is now completed. Moving forward, any painting of the cabanas...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jun 1, 2026 | Life in Belize
May 5 Life in the jungle: Two days ago, I pulled my back muscle. I have never experienced this before, and I’m still in a lot of discomfort. [Over four weeks later, I would still be in discomfort.] This morning, I shared my Raising Chickens and Ducks in the Belize...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | May 31, 2026 | Jungle Lifestyle, Poetry
Thank you for the trees Thank you for the howl of the Howler monkey Thank you for the song of the birds The river flowing past me The low rumble of thunder This moment in my life This moment into eternity Written May 31, 2026 More Poetry When you look upon my heart I...
