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Hugo Claus by Woldhek

Hugo Claus passed away today. He chose death over Alzheimer (euthanasia is legal in Belgium). Although my last name is Dutch I don't understand a word of Flemish which I usually find hard to listen to but ... A few years ago in a small village in the Flemish Flanders I saw an art installation where he was recorded reading some of his poems. It was a mesmerizing experience (musical)! Long live poetry!

The Reason for God, not sure why but I was surprised to see that pop up in the Authors@Google feed. I class myself as an atheist respecting religious people (as long as they respect me :P). Keller does a little bit of proselytism but it is a smart and interesting talk!