Author Archives: Anna

Hi there my friends. Sunday. Lovely to wake up to a new day. I like to spend time at home. There is a Swedish word “pyssla”. Don´t know the English translation.

In less than a month there is election in Sweden. You vote at three different levels. I am more or less grown up with politics. My parents have always shown interest in what concerns our society. Of course you are influenced by your parents but I have read a lot about different parties and their values. I remember watching Palme and Adelsohn having debate on TV when I was only a few years old. My father asked me about my opinon who to vote for.

There are eight different political parties in Sweden, so you understand it may be rather messy. Sometimes. I was involved in politics at high school in Sala. Remember my teacher in history, Kullberg, warning me for crowds with demonstrations. I also remember that an important issue was to show that it is important to vote. Whatever you vote for. There are people in the world still fighting for free elections. That is democracy.

My thoughts have been close to Sala during the big fire. I have though about my time at highschool. And my highschool friends. Like in the USA you get a hat when you graduate (student in Swedish, russ in Norwegian). There are many traditions connected to the weeks before graduations. One of them is to collect signatures and greetings. So I had to have a look now when I have thought so much about Västmanland and Sala. Please see the picture above.

Since there is election in Sweden in a few weeks I follow the news closely. It is rather fun to watch that there is a huge interest in politics among high school students, and older. Right now they are “fighting” about Sergels torg. A famous plaza in Stockholm. It is good, because the glimpse in the eye is there 😉

Have a niçe Sunday!

Anna

Saturday evening and home alone. I will just write a few words. Good exercise today and I am looking forward to spinning tomorrow. I am just spending a relaxing evening at home. Listening to Lisa Ekdahl. I like jazz, easy to listen to. She sings about a broken heart. Normally I listen more to the music than to the lyrics but this lyric is beautiful. If I remember right, her father is a researcher in physics. Am I right?

The photo above is from a walk. Flowers and colors give me energy.

Take care and see you soon 🙂

Anna

I was very sorry to learn about Robin Williams. Generations are grown up with him. He has touched so many lives, including my own. He has given so much of himself. Maybe he forgot himself. I still feel sad.

A few days ago I wrote about how important it is to appreciate and enjoy every day. “Every day life” and how difficult it is. I wrote about my walks. That is something taken for granted. To be able to walk. It isn´t for everybody. Things I do everyday, without reflecting, can suddenly be taken away. What if I cannot have my walks with Lady and Tippa? I don´t even dare to think about it.

This week Robin Williams passed away. Who is going to fill our lives with inspiration?

Unreplaceable.

Lots of love from Anna

Early bird. No walk this morning, instead I think of last weekends walks. Will go for a spinning class this afternoon. A summer tradition in Sweden is “sommarpratare” on the radio. Here, Swedish acters, politicians, writers, entrepreneurs etc have the freedom of speaking of their lives and also to play their favorite music. I have listened to some programs this weekend. Interesting to listen to talkers sharing their life experiences.

It is still very varm in Sweden and the big fire is still not under control. People are working a lot to fight the fire. It is close to Sala where I went to high school. I really hope that lessons are learnt how to prevent a similar future catastrophe. People have been injured and a man has died. Homes where generations have lived have been distroyed. A lot, a lot of forest has disappeared.

Right now I write to you and I also listen to “godmorgon världen”. A radio program reporting on what´s going on in the world. Since I like different cultures, countries it is interesting to learn what happens outside Swedish borders.

This is all for now. Wishing you a relaxing Sunday. Sharing a photo from last weekend. These berries are growing in the wild. Very sweet and tasty.

Anna

Composing music.

Embraced by tropical warmth and humidity,

I feel the change of season far away.

No memories, but an endless summer.

Music and silence, a possible combination?

Piano slowly changing,

without notice,

in a fading crescendo.

Faith.

Bon nuit,

Anna

Yes, I am boring. But, I promise you, this is very interesting reading. A subject concerning us all. Half of all the people born in Sweden today will turn 100 years old. This means that the prevalence of dementia will most probably increase. Huge economical costs for our society.

To date, nobody has been cured from Alzheimers disease. Only symptoms and progress of the disease are hampered. Hopefully more knowledge will generate new approaches for treatment programs.

Greetings from a warm and friendly Stockholm,

Anna