Author Archives: Michael Boelrijk
President Barack Obama supports “it gets better” project for LGBT
President Barack Obama of the United States of America send out a message where he supports lesbian & gay people who are bullied or mobbed. This is from the encouraging project “it gets better” for Lesbian Gay Bisexuals & Transgenders. … Continue reading
Political Apathy
They came first for the Communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Communist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, … Continue reading
Indicator
Sorry my indicator is broken. I don’t know where to go. I cannot indicate what I want. Turning left is impossible because I drive a car with the drivers seat on the right side. Turning right is not my choice … Continue reading
Religion & Respect
When I lived in Amsterdam my new neighbor introduced himself: “I am Ali from Ghana I am Muslin but I am not an extremist”. How terrible it is that this stranger felt the urge to excuse himself. In line with … Continue reading
Be happy with what you like
A 18 years old friend wants to go to ballet school. But everyone is scaring him off, saying that ballet is only for gay. There are people out there who label anything that is not their cup of thee as … Continue reading
Law Practice
A lawyer, according to Black’s Law Dictionary, is “a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person licensed to practice law. People who are legally practice law are named: lawyers, jurist, counselor, advocate, barrister, solicitor … Continue reading
Law degrees
Since 1991 I am Master of Law & Legislation (LL.M.) In 1997 I finished my Doctoral thesis in Law and earned the academic title of civil law Doctor in Law (LL.D.). Because I studied common law in Berkeley also Juridical … Continue reading
Berkeley
When you travel around the world it is sometimes hard to keep in touch with old friends. In my life I lived in Amsterdam, Berkeley and since a couple of years in South East Asia. For now it is nice … Continue reading
It is Raining, Hallelujah
It is Raining, Hallelujah! Better appreciate it. In Thailand August is raining season. Everything gets cleaned, fresh & shining. In Holland August is the high summer season so we expect that is dry, sunny & warm. Apparently there are climatological … Continue reading
Old friends
Today I send a message to a 700 years old friend. I saw this saint last time two years ago and we made many children happy back than. This friend Sinterklaas was born 700 years or so ago. That was … Continue reading