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March 6, 2012 astrid

Impulsive Skiing

Having just settled down to work I heard an sms tick in. A good friend of mine, and tour pal, suggested skiing, and I did not put up much resistance. It was a beautiful day with clear, blue skies and a kindly sun, in spite of all the snow, definitely inclined towards springtime. The dog […]

October 14, 2011 astrid

A little time goes a long way

The little guy up on the stage was speaking a beautiful, eloquent and almost totally unintelligeble English.  My whole body was straining to grasp what he was saying, smiling and swaying a little as he was in the dim light. The only thing I could make out, was him saying “is it not?” at the […]

September 14, 2011 astrid

Upset

Do you count yourself among those people who very rarely get upset, who are not easily moved or rocked? Well stop reading, and go play with the other robots! Even though, as mentioned in a previous blog, I don’t think I’ll ever be fully “grown up” (I don’t drink coffee, I don’t have all, if […]

September 11, 2011 astrid

Upset

Conversations, heart to heart, can make wonders Shared thoughts; an insight sought and found You don’t have to act upon your dreams, thoughts and desires But you must reflect upon your musings If you stop thinking, talking, You’ll start sinking, balking Till existing  becomes an excuse  For living! 

September 3, 2011 astrid

Election Time

Are you an abstainer? Er du en sofavelger?   Get off the coach! Sorry, English speaking friends. The video below may be difficult to understand for non-Scandinavians…, but the message is this: Whenever there is an election, in your country, your state, your municipality: VOTE! Or forever hold your tongue… Be sure to watch the […]

August 31, 2011 astrid

Angels?

Fortunately, I not only have generous people in my life (see yesterday’s blog), but also people who keep me in check when I, occasionally:-), go a little overboard… …may be what I was talking about yesterday was angels. And not many people feel they can live up to that standard. (If they do, they should […]

August 30, 2011 astrid

Generosity

Generosity One of the traits of character I appreciate most in others is generosity. Some people have an amazing ability to support and lift you. They meet your thoughts and ideas with an open mind, and when criticise do it constructively, affectionately and with respect. They spur you on, challenge you to step out of […]