Sinterklaas memories from my dad
Since I’ve been married, I’ve tried to incorporate different holiday traditions into our lives to teach my children about their heritage. One …
News from Dievertje Doddema
I just found out from my 5th cousin in the Netherlands that her grandma had passed away a few weeks ago. I’ve …
It’s My Birthday
Yes, it is. I’ll say it again if I have to. I’m not a big fan of my own birthday. I don’t …
Children of Geert Claasens and Anje Jans
“Gedoopt 2 Augustus [1753] Derk, zoontje van Geert Clasens en Anje Jans, ehel. op de Meden. (Baptised on the 2nd of August …
Cousin Eltje and Geesjen
I’m happy to say I met another Doddema. Eltje and his wife, Geesjen, is my 4th cousin once removed. I ran across …