Monthly Archives: April 2026

We met up with the Jolly Roger tonight. The three of us had dinner at a very busy Två Små Svin. It was great to see a local restaurant so popular quite apart from enjoying the food, atmosphere and company … Continue reading →

Most people would, no doubt, think that restless leg syndrome is the purview of the young. But no. This morning, a man of around my age, sitting with the usual group of old men in the ICA bistro, couldn’t stop … Continue reading →

Well, it would appear that the Great Easter Storm of 2026 was not a fan of live theatre. As it blew through Trosa, Vagnhärad and Västerljung, it took with it a lot of the posters for this week’s play, The … Continue reading →

This morning on my way to the ICA, when I reached the woods, I found my way blocked by a big tree. It was a bit annoying. However it was nothing compared to what KSP and Jonas went through, out … Continue reading →

Emma had three walks today. Obviously this is only right given her status in this house. Actually, if she was pressed, she’d, no doubt, insist on five. On the other hand, Freya managed a very short walk but at least … Continue reading →

Okay, so I’ve seen a lot of rainbows. Like anyone. Sometimes I have seen a whole one, from end to end, although not appearing to touch the ground. But that all changed today. On a day when the weather went … Continue reading →

A wise woman* once told me, a few weeks ago, that the weather can change rapidly here, with no warning, it can go from blue sky and sunshine to a blizzard. That people here in Sweden know that you are … Continue reading →

There is a reason I never became a hairdresser. Or a barber for that matter. I’d describe it as a complete lack of aptitude. And I am totally self-aware. Always have been. I remember when I was a teenager and … Continue reading →

Just to show what an idiot I am, this morning, on the way to the ICA, I ran into Stefan and he said “Glad påsk!” to which I replied: “Naw. It’s in two more weeks. Surely.” But, no, Stefan was … Continue reading →

I was woken at around 2am this morning by the tippy tappy sound of Freya’s paws on the wooden floors. There was an odd light in the house. I dragged myself out of bed and couldn’t find Mirinda. The strange … Continue reading →