Astrid de Vreese

"Yes, make it a fun day for both of you, because if you really try to solve ALL his problems : housing, income, you probably just get both depressed, but giving him/her a good memory wil do a lot for his /her look on the future"October 31 2012 on Adopt a homeless person who is begging; ask him if you can help him...

"Great idea! Compassionate listening is a very scarce resource in our society."May 13 2012 on compassionate listening: take a small camping table and two folding...

"There are already institutions, which do this."May 13 2012 on Improve the social environment in Rotterdam with the following...

"Calves are not allowed to drink from their mothers, if these are milk-cows because of a EU-rule. Dehorning is customary to prevent cows injuring each other, only cows that are kept by organic farmers are not dehorned, but maybe they should, angry cows can kill!"May 13 2012 on Did you know, that 90% of the Cows Are dehorned as calfs?! Make a...

"It sure will brighten the day for a lot of people, and by the way, thanks for your excellent spell check. I never know, whether gas lamp is one word or two. Now I know!"May 6 2012 on When people get off the train, instead of pushing them aside, make a...

"Well I did it for 10 years, but without fridge, computer etc. I did use batteries for my alarm clock and had a gas lamp. Frankly, I didn't miss it."May 6 2012 on challenge yourself: try to live for one month without using...