Monthly Archives: May 2026

Scary sculpture men

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Gary

There is very little like waking up in the French countryside to the sound of…well, nothing really. It is very quiet where we are. And it helped that the sky was blue, and the sun was beaming down. Okay, it … Continue reading →

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Arrival

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Gary

Okay, first things first. The shower in my room was hot enough with very little pressure. The size was good, but it really needed a grab rail, mainly because the floor was very slippery. I didn’t like it one bit. … Continue reading →

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Too many countries

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Gary

I can’t say much for the shower in my room last night. It reminded me of all those nights spent in mobile homes when we toured with the theatre company. Except smaller. It was so small, it was almost impossible … Continue reading →

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Rainy Paris

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Gary

What a wild part of Cologne it was where I chose to spend the night. Pubs, bars, people galore line the small back street in which the hotel is central. I have to admit that I was a bit concerned … Continue reading →

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Of cabbages and roller coasters

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Gary

As usual, I woke up at stupid o’clock. I closed my eyes and went back to sleep. It was all quiet outside. I am pretty sure I’ve been in room 304 before. It looked over the back of the hotel … Continue reading →

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Island coincidence

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Gary

Train #1: Södertälje syd to Malmö It is the best way to begin a journey, taking the SJ high speed train to the south. Very quiet, super comfortable, coffee and fruit on tap. Who could ask for more? Certainly beats going … Continue reading →

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On the eve of leaving

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Gary

It was another super fine day today. In fact, during an afternoon walk, Nicoline told Mirinda that it’s her favourite time; spring slowly slipping into summer. I agreed. Sitting on the deck, drinking coffee as the sun warms the world, … Continue reading →

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Just a lovely day

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Gary

Trosa looked beautiful this afternoon. We had been at a Riksteatern meeting at Kirsten’s house and, looking out over the river filled me with happiness. I felt a great joy infuse my body. I was at peace. So much so … Continue reading →

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Word made flesh

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Gary

I was back at Nicoline’s tonight for the Other Book Group. We were meeting to discuss the 2025 Booker prize winning novel, Flesh by David Szalay. Of the five of us, only Birgitta and I liked the book. Even so, … Continue reading →

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A book for the boys

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Gary

Tonight we gathered at Nicoline’s place for our latest BookBusters serious volume discussion. And we had a new member. Amelie, from Lagnö Bo joined us, thinking it was going to be an evening of intellectual discourse and serious consideration of … Continue reading →

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