by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 1, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
My hosts – Mike and Monique decide to take me back to Mahone Bay for a longer visit. We went to visit Al and Rose MacEachen who own Sweet Ride Cycle. Lewis Hinks the other day had suggested that I stop by. I actually felt bad that I had not stopped by and was...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 31, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
From north of Bridgewater Nova Scotia Spending time with Monique and Mike was very special for me. They both had tragedy in their lives and they both overcame that tragedy and found each other and were very happy. I am not sure if I can put it any more simpler than...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 30, 2020 | My Blog, Poetry
Awareness of my brokenness The feeling of emptiness that never goes away The heavy breathing of my emotions Awareness of my emptiness The feeling of loneliness that never goes away Where did all these people come from So many people, so much more aware of being alone...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 30, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
Of Mahone Bay Nova Scotia Interestingly enough Lloyd was the only host that has reached out to me through Instagram. Our connection comes through the love of the outdoors. In recent years Lloyd has gotten back into hiking quite seriously. Lloyd and his family live in...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 30, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
On the morning of January 30 I needed to take care of some emails first thing. Between emails I received a message from Lewis Hinks (only living a mile down the road). Lewis didn’t realize I was in town and asked about the possibility of meeting me. Of course I...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 27, 2020 | My Blog, Poetry
Something broke that day And I didn’t even know it Something broke so deep inside me I have been broken there for ever since So deep the human eye can’t see So deep in my soul. So deep in my heart So broken that your words are venomous Your words of kindness are...
