Monthly Archives: September 2007

Anorexia is just another word for nothing left to lose – Joy Behar

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Mindful Mimi

Today I saw a shocking newsflash (in French) which brings the sadness and desperation of anorexia to the frontline.A controversial ad compaign was launched during the Milan Fashion Week. The ads are aimed at raising awareness about eating disorders and … Continue reading →

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10 questions with MindFul MiMi

Posted on September 19, 2007 by Mindful Mimi

BlogsWeLuv have quite an interesting concept of promoting blogs ‘that deserve a little love’. They ask you 10 thoughtful questions.To see mine, visit their site.

On raising bilingual children

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Mindful Mimi

When I was pregnant with our first baby an important question popped up. How do we raise our kid language-wise. I am a native Dutch speaker, my other half is a native French speaker. Together we speak French and we … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Kids, Psychology | 5 Comments

GUEST POST: The only thing we have to fear is fear itself – Franklin D. Roosevelt

Posted on September 12, 2007 by Mindful Mimi

Indie from The Synchronicity of Indeterminacy has allowed me to guest post his thoughts on a quote from F.D. Roosevelt. Thanks for your contribution Indie. If you have a favorite quote and something to say about it, please feel free … Continue reading →

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Today I guess is the day I need to talk about wonderful women. After the tractor journey to the South Pole, here is the story of another initiative. A colleague of mine told me about his daughter Mirjam’s (founder of …

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On a tractor to the South Pole

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Mindful Mimi

So one day you wake up with a plan to make a journey. To the end of the world. And where would that be? The South Pole. And to do things completely out of the ordinary, why not make this … Continue reading →

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