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In opdrachtIk lijk verloren als ik je niet vind. In dorre bladeren woelt en zoekt de wind, hij spreidt en jaagt bijeen, is even stil: ik hoor je adem tot hij weer begint. In het dichterschap van Wiel Kusters is na het verschijnen van zijn verzamelde gedichten (Leesjongen, Uitgeverij Cossee, 2017) een nieuwe en productieve fase aangebroken. Tot de resultaten daarvan behoort, naast een omvangrijke bundel langere gedichten waaraan nog gewerkt wordt, een reeks van

Ik lijk verloren als ik je niet vind.
In dorre bladeren woelt en zoekt de wind,
hij spreidt en jaagt bijeen, is even stil:
ik hoor je adem tot hij weer begint.

In het dichterschap van Wiel Kusters is na het verschijnen van zijn verzamelde gedichten (Leesjongen, Uitgeverij Cossee, 2017) een nieuwe en productieve fase aangebroken. Tot de resultaten daarvan behoort, naast een omvangrijke bundel langere gedichten waaraan nog gewerkt wordt, een reeks van achtenveertig kwatrijnen, die zich eind 2018 in korte tijd aan hem opdrongen. Zelf heeft hij het gevoel dat hij ze 'in opdracht' schreef. Maar in opdracht van wie?

De reeks gaat over verlies. Over de afwezigheid van nabije mensen. Over een gemis dat bij vlagen misschien een beetje gecompenseerd kan worden door de 'ander' in jezelf en in je taal te herkennen. Die even vertrouwde als vreemde ander, met wie je je kunt confronteren, zodat je de illusie kunt koesteren van een korte ontmoeting.
Zoals in het hierboven geciteerde kwatrijn, waar 'de wind' en 'je adem' verwisselbaar lijken, met een emotionerende verwarring als gevolg: hoor je de adem van de dode tot de wind opnieuw begint te waaien, of hoor je hem, die adem, als illusie, tot hij in werkelijkheid herbegint – hetgeen niet zal gebeuren?

Kwatrijnen, vier regels per keer, niet meer, maar naar gevoelige en geduldige lezers zullen ervaren: dat is in deze poëzie toch ook zeer veel. Misschien kan de dichter ook voor wie hem langzaam leest en herleest een herkenbaar vreemde ander zijn.

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Geboren te Kerkrade, 1 juni 1947. Studeerde van 1968-1973 Nederlandse taal- en letterkunde, met als hoofdvak Nederlandse literatuur van de achttiende eeuw en als bijvakken sociale en economische geschiedenis en algemene taalwetenschap in Nijmegen (cum laude) en promoveerde in 1986 te Utrecht met het proefschrift De killer. Over poëzie en poëtica van Gerrit Kouwenaar. 1986-1987 gasthoogleraar aan de Freie Universität Berlin. Sinds 1989 verbonden aan de Universiteit Maastricht als hoogleraar algemene en Nederlandse letterkunde. Van 1991-1993 decaan van de Faculteit der Cultuur- en Maatschappijwetenschappen.

Lid van de Maatschappij der Nederlandse Letterkunde. Was lid van de Raad voor Cultuur (portefeuillehouder Letteren), redacteur van De Gids, Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde en Ethiek, DWB, Tijdschrift voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde, en van het televisieprogramma Boeken (VPRO). Was als literair medewerker verbonden aan NRC Handelsblad, de Volkskrant en KRO-radio.

In zijn literaire werk heeft hij zich sinds 1975 diepgaand (maar niet uitsluitend) beziggehouden met leven en werk van de Limburgse mijnwerkers en hun gezinnen. Enkele titels: Een oor aan de grond (1978), Het mijnmuseum (1981), Een bezoek aan de leermijn (1984), Zegelboom (1998), Versteende wouden. Mijnen en mijnwerkers in woord en beeld (samen met Jos Perry, 1999), De onweerzitting (2000), Koempel, adieë! (2005), (samen met de fotograaf Frans Welters), Als kind moest ik een walvis eten (2002) en Zielverstand (2007). Hij publiceerde ook gedichten voor kinderen en werk voor toneel, naast vertalingen in boekvorm van dichters als Oskar Pastior en Marin Sorescu. Op dit moment werkt hij samen met Benno Barnard en Huub Beurskens aan een vertaalde bloemlezing uit het werk van W.H. Auden.

Voor zijn literaire werk en voor zijn rol als stimulator van het letterkundig leven in Limburg ontving hij in 1990 de Sphinx Cultuurprijs. In 2007 werd hem de Eremedaille der Provincie Limburg toegekend ‘in verband met zijn veelzijdige en belangrijke literaire verdiensten op literair gebied en voor de cultuurhistorie in Limburg'.In 2010 werd hij benoemd tot Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau.

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The Anker Hub Adapter is a must-have accessory for anyone looking to expand their device's capabilities. This 5-in-1 adapter offers a convenient and efficient way to connect multiple peripherals to my MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and other USB-C enabled devices. The 4K USB C to HDMI port delivers stunning high-definition video and audio output, allowing me to enjoy my favorite movies, presentations, and content on a larger screen. The Ethernet port provides a stable and reliable wired internet connection, perfect for faster data transfers and lag-free online experiences. The three USB 3.0 ports offer blazing-fast data transfer speeds, making it effortless to connect various USB devices simultaneously, such as external hard drives, flash drives, or other peripherals. This feature comes in especially handy when I'm working on the go or need to transfer large files quickly. The sleek and compact design of the Anker Hub Adapter makes it highly portable, and it seamlessly complements the aesthetics of my devices. The plug-and-play functionality ensures a hassle-free setup, and I appreciate the convenience of having all these connectivity options in one single hub. As a frequent traveler and a professional on the move, this adapter has become an essential part of my tech gear. It has significantly improved my device's versatility, allowing me to be more productive and creative, whether I'm at home, in the office, or on the road. If you own a MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, XPS, Pixelbook, or any other USB-C enabled device, the Anker Hub Adapter is an absolute game-changer. It offers an impressive range of connectivity options in a compact package, making it an ideal solution for expanding your device's capabilities. I highly recommend this adapter to enhance your productivity and connectivity experience!
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I use this adaptor to hard wire an ethernet internet connection straight into a Samsung Galaxy S10+ with PD (charges phone while connected). I also use an S8+ which works, too. This is a great option for those of us who understand the dangers of being exposed to low-powered microwaves all day and night (AKA Wi-Fi). While hard wired to ethernet, you can enjoy the internet with airplane mode on, which is a big plus! I've used several different branded adaptors (the ones without PD kill your device's battery QUICKLY) for this purpose, and this Anker outshines them all. Most other brands (I've tried Belkin, Ugreen, and some other somewhat obscure brands) work fine for a short time and then begin to get spotty, losing and regaining connection intermittently until crashing and not working at all over a short period of time, usually not longer than 3 to 4 months if you're real lucky. However, I've had this Anker for nearly a year (10 months and change), and it's still going strong. Now, it's not perfect. It does lose connection from time to time and then regain connection just like the others, but nowhere near as frequent, and if you are mindful of the orientation of the cords and take care not to twist or put torque on them once they're connected to a device, it usually keeps connection very nicely. Be sure to put the device in the proper orientation through which you'll be looking at it, and THEN connect the adaptor (don't connect the adaptor and then have to roll the phone over to look at the screen, as this is the fastest way to kill the adaptor and loosen your phone's charging port). When first attaching, I plug the ethernet cable into the adaptor and use a hair-tie rubber band to wrap around the end of the ethernet cable, making sure it's tight with no slack, then I secure it around the BASE of the type-C cable coming out of the opposite end of the adaptor (see attached picture). Then LEAVE IT. If you incessantly disconnect and reconnect this adaptor, I guarantee it will not last as long. As for the features of this adaptor, I can only speak on the ethernet connection, the PD port, and the type-C 5gbps port. The PD port is nice because if you try connecting to the internet and doing pretty much anything without it, your device's battery is going to drain quite rapidly. How fast depends on how good your device's battery is to begin with. S10+ probably won't last half the time without PD as it does with PD. Just realize that your device is not going to gain power while charging through the PD port, but rather the battery will merely die at a slower pace, giving you more time before having to recharge your device. The other factor is how long your charging cable is (the shorter it is, the longer the battery will last). Tip: While using PD port, your device will not warn you of your battery about to die since it is technically charging, so if you're doing something important, you had better keep an eye on your battery percentage, lest it dies unexpectedly. I've not used the hdmi port at all, so nothing to speak on there. The 5gbps type-c port is nice if you want to connect an external hard drive while either A: connected to the internet, B: still being able to charge your phone, or both! I use the Samsung Portable SSD T7, and the Anker is great for saving large videos/files straight from the internet onto the external hard drive. The Anker is also good for freeing up space on your phone by moving existing files to the hard drive while continuing to charge your phone (otherwise, the hard drive connects directly to your phone, so your charging port is being used, and if your battery is low, no charging). Also, if you disconnected the ethernet cable from the Anker while moving files to an external drive, I suspect that the PD port would actually add battery percentage instead of merely slowing down the loss of battery percentage. To summarize: - Don't get Wi-fried: use a hard-wired ethernet connection instead! - Great adaptor that lasts longer than all others I've tried. - PD is a must have feature, but your device will still eventually die. - Great for saving videos/large files straight from internet to external hard drive while being able to charge device simultaneously. This Anker is the one you're looking for! Cheers.
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