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Time passes rapidly, and soon, another COVID year has passed. It has been an intense year. The Corona virus has forced me go cycling. Rather often I pass by a stable with horses, and I remember I was introduced  by Cecilia Wijnbladh to these beautiful English Shire horses when I had moved to Stockholm. I remember Oden, and I had a photo of his cute paws on the photo below. Such a calm and peaceful horse, and it seems like Oden is retired today; see: https://www.hippson.se/artikelarkivet/hippsonnews/oden-tackas-av-for-sin-tid.htm.

At that time, I had been working for a few years in Norway, and it had been exceptional with the Swine flu. Today, 10 years later, we are fighting COVID-19. The pharmaceutical industry has developed vaccines against COVID-19, and currently the third vaccination is ongoing. We need to boost immunity.

The pandemic is posing a lot of questions, and it is indeed interesting. Also from a philosophical point of view. I was very surprised to learn that there actually are young medical doctors who are against vaccinations. I have been thinking about this and I cannot understand. What needs to be proved? Immunology is of course very intricate. Blood cells, interferons etc do exist. It is true, we do need a microscope to make them visible.

I have mentioned it before. This is a political virus, because everybody has an opinion. Moreover, it is an invisible enemy as President Macron said in the very beginning of the pandemic. This song is by Moby, and it is dedicated to all elderly people who have suffered so far in this pandemic.

Keep staying safe – and stay tuned!

I read newspapers when I have the possibility. Sometimes I find inspiring headlines like this one above. Even though a pandemic is ongoing, life continues. And lately, there has been a lot of focus on climate change throughout the world. Small steps. Various countries have to make agreements since the air we breath is universal. No borders. Remember the disaster in Tjernobyl.  Charcoal should be phased out and replaced by new energy sources, less harmful for the environment. The industry has to make changes to adapt. Little steps. Day by day.

Lady & Molly are right now having great times. I walked a lot with them earlier this autumn. They are spoiled. They are having dear for dinner since hunting season is ongoing. Lady likes bones, and due to her preferences, she is constipated. Dog problems.

I continue to share music, and I found a nice tune with the Rolling Stones “Sympathy for the Devil” – a Halloween song 🎃

Yes, gang-related violence seems to be accepted, and I feel upset about that. I am thinking about the tragic passing away of Einár. This is where politicians should act. But perhaps they don´t dare. They are afraid of losing votes. Youngsters need role models, and I think Einár did the very best he could in his life. I was hit by the thought that when Prime ministers and Presidents pull back from their posts, they should be committed to some kind of charity work in society.

I recently found some about previous American president Obama. He has given a speech thanking Chancellor Angela Merkel for contributing to world stability. See this tweet:

https://twitter.com/eucopresident/status/1451519421269397505?s=20

But next, what is Obama doing? He is getting some support from Bruce Springsteen. Politicians need to reach out to ordinary people like you and me. I think that we, voters, should demand more from post-politicians. They can do a lot in society by just being there. The young generation needs support and Obama should for example join Eminem.

To the best of my knowledge, the European parliament is positive to change to no time change. No wintertime. No summertime. But not yet, because tomorrow we are changing to wintertime. Mini jet lag for me. I am happy anyway since I was lucky to go to my favorite exercise today. Sathurdays, two hours of training. Different kind of exercise though. And very popular.

While training, I remembered that when I lived in Gothenburg, I always went training Sundays quite early in the morning. The leader was very disciplined and made me go there. He must have been within the military or something, because I was always exhausted afterwards. I remember that he played Cher and “turn back time”. Nice to have memories. And I share music, but “turn back time” with Aqua.

Cheers

A Swedish popular rapper, Einár, has been shot and killed in Stockholm. This is terrible and it breaks my heart. What are the motives? Only 19 years old. His breakthrough song was “Katten i trakten” (The cat in the area), and he has meant a lot to young people. Swedish authorities need to put the foot down, so to speak. Gang violence seems to be accepted.

By some reason, I thought of Avicii. A talented musician who passed away too early. So sad. My opinion is that music unites. Music brings people together regardless religion, human origin etc. Music is so important. Since this is a sad moment, I share a little melancholic song with Nirvana. Acoustic music is so beautiful to listen to. Let´s hope this gang violence will be stopped!