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2022 passed by so quickly, especially this autumn. Every day is important and I appreciate little things in life very much. This year was very much about studies for me. I have learned a lot about clinical pharmacy. In my previous studies, I have had more focus on basic pharmacological mechanisms. Today´s pharmacological treatments are getting more and more complex, and I believe, and hope, that in the future drug treatments will be more individualized. It is, for example, well-known that we may metabolize drugs slowly and/or rapidly. We also respond differently to various drugs eg neuropharmacological drugs. This is dependent upon our genes, age, gender, etc. Future will let us know.
Anyway, we have had a few days of Christmas holiday. I went to the countryside and I was very happy to see the snow and it was so chilly. I love sparkling snow and stars lightening the evenings. It was very cold and I hesitated to go for a walk with Molly, but she insisted. I have my favorite walk and I always walk by some horses. They had a little chat with Molly and me as you can see in the picture above, and we continued. Right now, I am thinking about 2023. I sometimes believe in destiny, but you can do a lot to affect your own future. Like more dog walks. Wishing you a happy ending of 2022 and a prosperous 2023.
I care a lot about animals since they cannot conduct their own defense. Therefore, I support the World Wide Fund for nature that you, readers, already know. 2022 I have been mourning my dearest sweetie Jack Russell Lady. Below is one of my favorite pictures of her. We have been on so many walks together in the countryside. You can really notice that she loves to be carried, but at the same time, her eyes reveal that she wants to experience new walks. No dog is chasing the neighbor’s cat, and the cats are happy since no dog is eating their food any longer.
In Stockholm, there has been a lot of activity at the animal zoo Skansen. Animals never escape Skansen, but a snake and some owls have had an adventure outside the zoo. It crossed my mind that it might be possible that the animals feel that there is something going on in the world. I am referring to the Ukraine war. Accumulating evidence is demonstrating that animals can sense earthquakes and even tsunamis. Long before human beings can detect. Moreover, I saw a photo in the newspaper of a Russian soldier carrying a raccoon from a Ukraine zoo. Animals are affected by the war, and I truly hope this raccoon was taken care of.
I am so happy that the Americans 🇺🇸 rapidly stated that Sweden should not be allowed to have zoos. It was terrible to read about the escaped chimpanzees that were shot at the zoo in Furuvik. Please see https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/14/three-chimpanzees-shot-dead-after-escape-from-swedish-zoo
Finally, I would end by stressing the importance of washing your hands and using alcogel hand sanitizer. And keep distance when needed. There are so many viruses (season flu, covid, RS, etc) active right now. Ending by sharing some cute elephants walking.
Stay safe 🐾
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine, but also Georgia, have been known for a long time, particularly in 2014 when Russia invaded the Crimean peninsula. A strategic location in Eastern Europe. Currently, the military-political security situation is very tense. As a citizen, of course, you can only observe. Emotions become strong when newspapers convey which robots are fired, the number of civilians killed, torture, etc. This is from both sides.
I wonder if peacekeeping forces were deployed in Ukraine after the annexation of Crimea. Considering how the political security policy situation is today, this seems less likely. This invasion cannot have come as a bolt from the blue. When will NATO start working as the UN? Inflation and energy issues concern all of us. This is not an isolated war. Not the least from a humanitarian perspective.
When this is over, trials will be held. In the same way as after the Second World War and the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 1990s. Who will take responsibility for maintaining peace in the future?
I am sharing a newspaper clip from Upsala Nya Tidning from 2019.
Newspapers write a lot about ongoing love affairs within the police. We, the people, have the right to know what is going on since we are taxpayers. With regard to ongoing security issues in the world, this should immediately be taken care of. Instead, this affair is growing. Latest news tells us that the Swedish commander-in-chief is also involved in this love affair. Make love, not war, I completely agree, but we live rather close to Russia and we know what they are up to right now. We should remember that in 1981 a Soviet submarine S-363 hit an underwater rock in Karlskrona, in the south of Sweden.
Anyway, I have been doing some exercise. Strength and 1000-meter breaststroke. Thinking of beach 2023. Still a lot of training ahead. I have been doing a lot of spinning, but I hope I will start running again. My way of doing yoga, is when I have flow in running. Sharing this video which reminds us about reclaiming the streets.
