Hajar Mulder
Hajar Mulder is a translator, artist, mother of two sons, and a blogger. She has worked as a translator from English, French and German into Dutch, and in banking and financial administration. She lives in Amsterdam. It has been her lifelong dream to be a writer, and, some five years ago, she started to write and illustrate her texts. She has blogged several years now, mainly poetry, but also observations on religion and philosophy, and some personal reviews on companies. Recently she started with fiction stories. On that road she found the Yahoo! Contributor Network. Her relatives live in the Netherlands and other European countries, many live in Egypt, and some live in the USA.
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Bachelor in business studies and translation, graphic design, all done in Amsterdam, NetherlandsInterests
Creative writing, science fiction, fantasy, poetry, philosophy, religious topics, Islam, drawing, painting, yachting, musicMotto
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Arrival on Missing Money PlanetsThe five captive human vegetables arrive on the unique Missing Money Twin Planets, where they encounter people's missing money. -
Celebrating ToleranceEaster is the celebration of tolerance. -
Dear Mr PresidentYou are somehow my president too, since I write for Yahoo! In a sincere spirit I write you this letter about the debt crisis, because it needs unorthodox solutions. In my opinion, land and small-scale land ownership are key. We need a land reform. -
Force from AboveI'll never forget the well-known Frankie Goes To Hollywood song, covered so well by Gabrielle Aplin: "The Power of Love". -
It Isn't Difficult to Keep an Exercise New Year's Resolution in the Lake District of Amsterdam-West, NetherlandsMany people have a negative association with the concept New Year's Resolution, but it is possible to keep it, if you don't set your standard unrealistically high and make a very brief month to month plan with your favorite activities to support it. -
Stonehenge Seeker's Day StallionFlarf-poetry is a young category of poetry, it emerged this century as result of an avant garde movement, trying to write poetry against all traditional topic and form standards. The writing may be odd, yet the topics may be very much alive and real. -
Music on the JobChill out, house, and lounge suites of at least an hour, but some classical works too, stimulate concentration and relaxation at work. I chose "Chillout Mix Vol. 2", "Moshic Dec Episode", and "Canto Ostinato". -
Before We KnowA year ago I wrote a Christmas poem here; it seems like that was yesterday. I wish everybody a great holiday season. -
My Sports and Exercise New Year's Resolutions for 2013Don't deprive yourself of nice activity, above all. However, a sports New Year's resolution is no luxury for those who do seated work indoors, like writers. -
The Sculptor's Friends Are Discovered on Spaceship Missing MoneySpaceship MM has nearly reached Missing Money twin planets. The pilots have discovered, that sculptor Tom Turnhip wasn't their only captive and discussed with headquarters what to do. -
Winter 2012: Ice Skating Rinks in Amsterdam, NetherlandsIce skating is an old tradition in the Netherlands; sixteenth century painters already memorized ice fun for posterity. The country has many waterways. There's enough space for those who want to skate, also near home. -
Embrace Your FearsIn English speaking countries an important Autumn holiday approaches, Halloween. Paradoxically it is a joyful holiday about fear. -
The Ice Shelf Named Euro is Under Threat of MeltingAn allegory for the euro could be the life cycle of an ice shelf: It may break or melt altogether in Spring, but that doesn't mean there will never be another ice shelf. -
Debate 2012: Sports Questions for Both Presidential CandidatesAs a boat owner I want to continue my passion without the burden of new rules and regulations, also when there's a new government. Also in the country where I live, the Netherlands, this is now a relevant question. -
How I Am Learning to Fight Greedy InstitutionsHolland nor Sweden are free from financial malpractice. I've learned a hard lesson with these three: power provider Nuon, phone provider KPN, and, believe it or not, the national tax office. My lesson is, that corruption can only flourish in darkness. -
The First Storm of FallThe seasons rush on, people may enjoy or get nervous, but nature quietly does its normal thing.
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From Summer to FallFor parents the change from Summer to Fall is more important and more like the start of a new year than January. A great inspiration for poetry, but also a challenge.
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Colors of SummerThe weather and the season determine the colors of the landscape, but we decide how we see them.
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A Stroll Through Missing Money's Memory LaneThe space ship run by our very own money coins flies back to its home planet with five friends from Earth as captives. The cockpit crew do their job and share their life stories.
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At Least'At least you know what it is' is a sentence I heard from some people lately. It's supposed to give clarity on a problem, but it doesn't solve a thing.
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FatherhoodA father is an important role model to a child, his role grows with the child.
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Summer SunSchool is over after exams and tests, many enjoy a holiday and others make a living on that.
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Take OffThe four friends had entered the strange space ship, hoping to find their friend and neighbor Tom Turnhip. In the meanwhile, in the cockpit his presence was topic of a debate between crew members.
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Bunny SongTogetherness, innocence, beauty, strength and vulnerability are key words when the rabbit comes to mind. I want to commemorate the thousands and thousands of rabbits in my neighborhood.
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Nicolien Mizee and Dr Maurice Bucaille: Authors Who Have Meant Something to Me for Different ReasonsFor me it's easy to defend dr Maurice Bucaille's comparative work on Bible and Koran, because I believe in the work and translated one of his books. Nicolien Mizee ruthlessly describes Dutch educated middle class as it is.
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Chain of LifeEvery mother was a daughter of another mother. And father. Family is a chain, it should strengthen all its links.
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My Best Vehicles Are My City Bicycle and My Vlet YachtI have had several bicycles in my life since early childhood. They are multifunctional vehicles that give me freedom and exercise. My other favorite vehicle is a boat. Ships are my dream of freedom, space and beauty and it has come true in my vlet yacht.
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Is the Big or the Small End Better?A 55-word flash fiction story on personal, sometimes impossible choices
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Never Too SmallEven a small guy may be strong enough to kick some big ass, when the determination is there
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The EarthSestina commemorating Earth Day.
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Tom the Sculptor is CapturedTom the sculptor is captured by strange creatures and awaits developments in their spaceship, on his own.
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Easter 2012The one thing people of all creeds may agree upon: Easter is about renewal.
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Westergasfabriek in Amsterdam, NetherlandsWestergasfabriek is a former storage area for natural gas, now an exciting area for creative and cultural businesses and restaurants
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Missing MoneyTwo unique twin planets, each in a shape resembling a letter M, are home to the money people ever lost in business and otherwise. Our coins have built a life there, but they are left with many questions they want an answer to.
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InspirationSaint Patrick was a man who was basically commemorated for the fact that he brought inspiration to people. I don't pretend to measure up to him. Why not think of small scale inspiration in our own immediate circle? That is enough.
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Redivision of Wealth is Not the Answer to the Crisis, it is the Main CauseIn short, I think the welfare state with its solidarity system of high payments is the real reason behind the crisis. Everybody lives in debt, every month of the year. It has long historic roots, yet the crisis may have unexpected solutions.
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FreedomFreedom is one of our most ardent wishes, yet it is never absolute. Nature is its first limit, then follows the rest between us.
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The Strange MissileWe found the mysterious, coffeepot resembling vehicle on our playground near the lake. Could our neighbor, Tom the sculptor, Lisa Knoll's boyfriend, be inside?
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Sewing the SeedsThe days are lengthening, nature will revive soon. For people this may a moment to reflect on those they love and how to cherish them. In 55 words: what is love?
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Spring ComingAn original Shakespearean Sonnet.
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Miljonair Fair AmsterdamThe 'Miljonair Fair' is a big yearly event here, in December, since it first started ten years ago. It has a glamorous reputation, as it should have, with celebrities and well-known business people coming.
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Tom the Sculptor Celebrates His BirthdayTom's birthday is on 12 June. In the afternoon, we as neighbors were invited. Mohy and I came too, we were given coffee, juice and cake. Later in the evening, after nine I think, the friends came.
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Good Bagel Shops in Amsterdam, NetherlandsGreat choice for an authentic, organic breakfast or lunch in a relaxed atmosphere where you can read and listen to jazz and other good music. Not too expensive. Found in the well-visited areas of the city.
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Santa's AidSanta Claus can't always cope on his own and works with assistants, because these days just before Christmas are worldwide extremely busy. This story describes a miraculous meeting between a student and one of his assistants: Santa Claudia.
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A Life Changing Visit to IsraelA visit to Israel changed my view on life deeply and in an unexpected way. Read on to find out more.
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One Lonely Christmas Tree Comes to My Mind when I Think of Christmases PastI have many nice Christmas memories, done many nice things. Yet one small item persistently dominates my memories: a small festive Christmas tree all alone in a forest of oaks and beeches.
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Nordic Ice Skating in the NetherlandsLong Distance ice skating on lakes, canals and ponds is an easily available winter sport and very popular in the Netherlands. It's another way to enjoy the spectacular winter scenery.
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An Ice Shelf Instead of a Heart Called EuroThis is a painting about togetherness: togetherness is or isn't. The painting is imaginary, however, the thoughts it gave me when making it, aren't. It could be an allegory for a real life situation now.
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Where it FlowsWhat's great about the sestina as a form of poetry is that it's relatively easy to translate into other languages.
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Old GhostsAutumn Reminiscing
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In All Bluntness: It is as it IsA blind collective solidarity ideal enabled cunning people to make big gain
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Occupy AmsterdamLaid back domestic atmosphere in best hippie tradition
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WinterWinter has started in some places; in others, it will start soon
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Christmas ComingJust Midwinter or so much more?
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Occupy AmsterdamCreativity, professionalism, a daily college on the economic crisis, well-known slogans on solidarity, a festive camp for democracy
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Our Neighbor Ms KnollIntroduction of Edward and Mohy's neighbor Lisa Knoll
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A Tomaland FriendshipA friendship in a far away land of only vegetables
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Confident MindVillanelle for the traveler
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Good NeighborThe importance of a good neighbor
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Fake Solidarity4line poem
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Big nor SmallMy first haiku on Yahoo
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What If Creation Did Change'No change in the work by Allah. This is surely the true religion...'
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OctoberFalling leaves, yet a new year at school.