Frank Rubingh

Family man / Zwolle / Storica / PEC Zwolle / Aikido / Suzuki Intruder / Sassendonk / Elvis / U2

[Frank Rubingh @rubinghfp]

@PECZwolle Ryan Thomas #goedplan

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

"For a small amount of perspective at this moment, imagine you were born in 1900…

Then on your 14th birthday, World War I starts, and ends on your 18th birthday. 22 million people perish in that war, including many of your friends who volunteered to defend freedom in Europe.

Later in the year, a Spanish Flu epidemic hits the planet and runs until your 20th birthday. 50 million people die from it in those two years. Yes, 50 million.

On your 29th birthday, the Great Depression begins. Unemployment hits 25%, the World GDP drops 27%. That runs until you are 38. The country nearly collapses along with the world economy. If you were lucky, you had a job that paid $300 a year, a dollar a day.

When you turn 39, World War II starts. You aren't even over the hill yet, but don't try to catch your breath. If you lived in London, England, or most of continental Europe, bombing of your neighborhood, or invasion of your country by foreign soldiers along with their tank and artillery was a daily event. Between your 39th and 45th birthday, 75 million people perish in the war.

At 50, the Korean War starts. 5 million perish. At 55, the Vietnam War begins and doesn't end for 20 years. Millions of people perish in that conflict.

On your 62nd birthday, there is the Cuban Missile Crisis, a tipping point in the Cold War. Life on our planet, as we know it, could have ended. Sensible leaders prevented that from happening.

In 2020, we have the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands have died; it feels pretty dangerous; and it is.

Now think of everyone on the planet born in 1900. How do you think they survived all of the above? When you were a kid in 1965, you didn't think your 65-year-old grandparents understood how hard school was, and how mean that kid in your class was. Yet they survived through everything listed above.

Perspective is an amazing art. Refined as time goes on, and very enlightening. So, let's try and keep things in perspective. Let's be smart, we are all in this together. Let's help each other out, and we will get through all of this.”

-Author Unknown

[Tansu Yegen @TansuYegen]

Turkish photographer Ugur Gallenkus portrays two different worlds within a single image. Brilliant work👏👏👏

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

A beautiful lesson on focusing our time and energy on what matters most in life

[Wars @wars]

Leó Major, known as the real-life Rambo, served in the Canadian Army during World War II. He demonstrated tremendous bravery throughout the war, capturing a German Armored Vehicle with secret codes and single-handedly apprehending 93 German soldiers in the Netherlands. Despite losing an eye to a phosphorus grenade and being injured by a landmine, Major recovered and returned to duty.

One incident in the Dutch town of Zwolle showcased Major's extraordinary heroism. While on a scouting mission with his friend Willy Arsenault, their position was compromised, leading to Arsenault's death. In response, Major fought back, killing two enemy troops and seizing Arsenault's weapons. Fueled by anger, Major embarked on a one-person rampage, entering Zwolle alone to free the town from German troops.

Major drove a hijacked German vehicle into town and engaged the enemy, creating the impression of a much larger attacking force. He captured around 100 enemy troops, set fire to the Gestapo HQ, and forced the Germans to retreat. The Dutch resistance took control of the town hall, and the next day, the allies entered Zwolle without encountering resistance. Major's actions saved civilian lives.

After the war, Major served in the Korean War before retiring to Canada. He lived a quiet life until his death in 2008, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable bravery and selflessness.

[kees van amstel @keesvanamstel]

Vreemd!

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

“Every artist was first an amateur.”

[Belgian Royal Palace @MonarchieBe]

Derniers ajustements avant le départ pour la Coupe du monde: It’s #DEVILTIME! 😈🇧🇪
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Laatste loodjes voor het vertrek richting het WK: It’s #DEVILTIME! 😈🇧🇪
@BelRedDevils

[Kasper van Kooten @KaspervanKooten]

Vergelijk dit even met een gemiddelde kickboks staredown van 6 seconden?! Dit is kunst, man ❤️ #Rugby

[Humphry van Asdonck @HumphryJoey]

Iedere seconde van dit filmpje is hilarisch

[NOS Sport @NOSsport]

'Basketbal is even niet belangrijk', volgens topcoach Steve Kerr, na drie dodelijke schietpartijen in korte tijd.

Het thema gewapend geweld raakt de basketbalcoach persoonlijk. In 1984 werd de vader van Kerr ontvoerd en doodgeschoten in Libanon. → https://t.co/owAiR8F6Dl

[Frank Rubingh @rubinghfp]

#HDJB

[De Stentor @De_Stentor]

Bij kleinste club in de regio groeit alleen nog het gras; na ledenval is er nog maar één elftal (en dat is het tweede) https://t.co/iPnAZgnSfe

[Frank Rubingh @rubinghfp]

Kippakketjes https://t.co/3iTCc878wo
@rubinghfp @Alexandrarubin9

[Frank Rubingh @rubinghfp]

@rubinghfp

[Frank Rubingh @rubinghfp]

Bami met varkenshaas, shiitake en paksoi https://t.co/YD6uPYhFWV

[Thorbecke SG @ThorbeckeSG]

Opdracht keuzeuur wiskunde 3M en 4M: maak een sneeuwpop of -bal en bereken de inhoud. @OOZ _PR #Thorbecke #sneeuwpop #winter #mavo

[Virgil de la Haye @POL_DelaHaye]

Sta jij na de afgelopen dagen vierkant achter onze politiemensen op straat? Toon je solidariteit en deel deze foto op Twitter. #RT

[Henry @BrammetjeBrum]

Langs de oevers van de Aa #zwolle ook een aanrader, leuk met vrienden!