Dutch American Friendship Day
Ever since becoming aware of ''Squirrel Appreciation Day'' after narrowly missing it last year. There has been a second special day that I listed on my calendar after missing it as well. As it turns out, ''Dutch American Friendship Day'' is a thing! The story behind it is that April 19th is the first day of diplomatic relations with between the United States and The Netherlands many years ago.
But to be honest, I don't care very much about the beurocratic significance of it. It's more about my friend wuskythehuskyca, who a couple years ago shared some photos of a special store in his neighborhood in California selling all kinds of Dutch products. Back then I was going through a rough patch. And seeing those photos was a newly lit candle in the dark. A little thing to be grateful for.
And I feel like that was the foundation of a beautiful friendship. So I see no better day to celebrate that friendship than today.
Having visited the US myself last year. I like how open, green and hilly it is. I like the go-getter attitude it ignited in me, it made me feel like I could roll up my sleeves and build a house if I wanted to. I like the big malls, restaurants and calorie counts that make my eyes wide as saucers, I like your colleges and universities with their animal mascots, I like how I feel like a kid again when everything around you is so big and spacious suddenly. I hope to visit again one day.
And it goes further. How cool is it that you are reading this message that I typed from my dutch home thousands of miles away? That most likely you have friends in your chat client list from all over the globe. Making your day better despite being a continent away.
So I extend a stroopwafel to you. Whether or not you are from the US. In the name of friendship
But to be honest, I don't care very much about the beurocratic significance of it. It's more about my friend wuskythehuskyca, who a couple years ago shared some photos of a special store in his neighborhood in California selling all kinds of Dutch products. Back then I was going through a rough patch. And seeing those photos was a newly lit candle in the dark. A little thing to be grateful for.
And I feel like that was the foundation of a beautiful friendship. So I see no better day to celebrate that friendship than today.
Having visited the US myself last year. I like how open, green and hilly it is. I like the go-getter attitude it ignited in me, it made me feel like I could roll up my sleeves and build a house if I wanted to. I like the big malls, restaurants and calorie counts that make my eyes wide as saucers, I like your colleges and universities with their animal mascots, I like how I feel like a kid again when everything around you is so big and spacious suddenly. I hope to visit again one day.
And it goes further. How cool is it that you are reading this message that I typed from my dutch home thousands of miles away? That most likely you have friends in your chat client list from all over the globe. Making your day better despite being a continent away.
So I extend a stroopwafel to you. Whether or not you are from the US. In the name of friendship
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I'm from the Netherlands myself, but I'll accept that stroopwafel anyway. Heerlijk!
Man this is such a massively cute look on you both! Wusky is a truly sweet friend to honor on such a day. x3
Beautiful work Luke!
Beautiful work Luke!
Thanks Artie. Despite cultural customs not defining our friendship as much, the same words apply to you <3
Me neither up until a few months back! Happy to make it known more
Every time you upload a pic, it always warms my heart. Your art style is on another level, and I feel it would be beautiful to live in as well
Ahh heck, this is very wholesome and sweet!
I didn't realize how important of a friendship this is to you two. <3
Thank you for sharing both this beautiful piece and a bit of history/facts for everyone!
It's so wonderful to see friendships happen all around the world. Despite being thousands of miles away, friendships can blossom in the most beautiful of ways.
I didn't realize how important of a friendship this is to you two. <3
Thank you for sharing both this beautiful piece and a bit of history/facts for everyone!
It's so wonderful to see friendships happen all around the world. Despite being thousands of miles away, friendships can blossom in the most beautiful of ways.
Thanks Sarge! I agree fully with your statement, and it applies to our friendship as well
Based on the story, I certainly would say so! :D
Thank you for sharing this with us all. <3
Thank you for sharing this with us all. <3
Among Dutchs and Americans always there are history friendship ☺️😏👌🏻🇳🇱🇺🇸.
Here's to that being a light of peace in the darkness of war
You really make the cutest pieces of art!
I love it so much, very beautiful work once again!
I love it so much, very beautiful work once again!
Thank you Spooder! You don't pull any punches or kind words with your comments, they are very much appreciated, thank you <3
Birbs! X3
This is so adorable, awesome work here! Glad to see another Californian representing the American side of the friendship! :3
This is so adorable, awesome work here! Glad to see another Californian representing the American side of the friendship! :3
Regardless of what people say about the internet and all its faults, it’s amazing how much it brings people from different places, regions, countries and cultures together. Even making lasting friendships with folks you wouldn’t have otherwise met in the first place. ^.=.^
A very well done piece as always, Luke! ^.=.^
A very well done piece as always, Luke! ^.=.^
Agreed! Even if the internet has been used by those who yearn for money and power. One can't overlook how powerful it still is in forging bonds
Thank you Geo
Thank you Geo
Greetings from the rocky mountains! You have successfully melted my heart with this wholesome story! Fantastic art piece as well! I've seen great art from both you and Wusky over the years, and I feel you've captured your fursonas very well in this.
Likewise, Stardust. Your happy otter mannerisms have made many a workday better for me <3
Wholesome and happy vibes in this art work. Wonderful work!
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