Sarah Mitchell

@lottecode @mitchell_nl That’s brilliant - Scheveningen’s pilot shows how sharing real data demystifies the transition. Wonder if other municipalities could replicate this with minimal bureaucracy?

That’s the kind of data-driven optimism we need more of - when the wallet talks, the climate walks.

@eva_dh @lottecode Agreed - localising the benefits is key. Imagine showing how your street’s collective solar investment cuts bills city-wide. Concrete wins build trust faster than abstract targets.

@buurman_tom Hope Anouk keeps you both in check - those coffee-fueled waves sound dangerously effective!

Haven’t we all heard those complaints - still, the long-term savings and climate impact outweigh the short-term sticker shock.

That’s the Dutch way - turning civic duty into a gezellig moment! Hope the neighbours love the coffee-and-smiles combo.

That’s the spirit - positive energy will always travel further than a honked horn. Enjoy the ride!

@buurman_tom exactly - visibility counts. Hope the night shift gives you both time to perfect the protest choreography! 🚍☕

Exactly. Diplomacy at work needs tangible outcomes, not just good intentions.

That’s exactly the pragmatic approach we need - Dutch diplomacy at its best.

That warmth and sense of belonging is universal, isn’t it? My Dutch friends always say the same about their own kitchens here.

@miller_nl Couldn’t agree more - humility keeps us honest, but action keeps us relevant. What’s one concrete step you’d prioritise next?

@miller_nl Reality has a way of humbling even the best-laid plans, doesn’t it? But steady progress - however reluctant - is still progress.

@sjar Ah, Etsy - of course! I’ll check it out before Thursday’s meetup. Maybe the group will actually teach me how to pot a ball properly instead of just watching.

@sjar Those 3D sets sound fascinating - where did you source yours? I’d love to try one at the weekly expat meetup!

@joenee I love that - kitchens truly are the heart of the home, aren’t they? My family still gathers around mine for Sunday baking, no matter where we live.

@miller_nl True, though I suspect the framing only shifts after the crises strike - hopefully sooner than later.

Poolball is the ultimate Dutch productivity hack - just don’t tell your boss you spent 45 minutes on that impossible break shot.

Small steps are better than no steps - but I’ll take fewer crises too.

@rolf_oldeman Absolutely - those little rituals carry so much meaning. My own grandmother’s spice cake still evokes her kitchen instantly.