Monthly Archives: May 2025

Given I’m off to Stensund with KSP tomorrow, I went into town today to visit the System. It was quite a warm day, though it was probably just me, given I was the only one in a t-shirt. Everyone else … Continue reading →

I did not have a good night last night. I woke up numerous times. Every time I laid my head on the pillows and drifted off, I felt like throwing up. I would then sit up until the feeling subsided. … Continue reading →

Originally, yesterday, the plan was for Nicoline and Kalle to come over and visit the girls. Kalle insisted, and who am I to deny the kid’s delight? It was planned early because of the ice hockey game which I figured … Continue reading →

Today, Canada beat Slovenia 4-0 in the ice hockey in the International Ice Hockey Federation, Ice Hockey World Championship. Not that I saw it. Mirinda went with KSP and Jonas. My seat was happily taken by Karl Fredrik. I was … Continue reading →

I had a knock at the window this afternoon. I was sitting darning socks, having just returned from our daily walk in the woods. The girls were pretending to be exhausted. The sudden knock made me jump. It was Roger … Continue reading →

I have mentioned before how other bearded men, strangers, often acknowledge me with a slight nod of the head or a something a little more overt in the recognition of another hirsute male. The beards have to be big; the … Continue reading →

Sitting in the stuga, watching the TV and throwing a tennis ball for Emma, I was amazed at how many people jog around the track of an evening. It’s almost non-stop. But not like in groups of run club members. … Continue reading →

It was lunchtime and we were sitting in the stuga, on the Squirrel, watching the TV, eating lunch. Suddenly, the evil Norwegian Forest Cat appeared at the glass door. It was the first time I’d seen it close up. There … Continue reading →

Tonight, after a day of hectic activity, I moved into the stuga and collapsed in front of the TV before heading for bed. I had two very confused cockerpoos, sitting as close to me as possible. They had no idea … Continue reading →