We set out in the early morning to enjoy the stillness and the bird song – I thought I might get some photos of the two boys together too…Totti hates the camera, but Milo tries to be …complaisant. Not always succeeding, but, he helped checking out the bird houses … …even if they were still […]Read Post ›
For this week’s challenge, Patti has chosen History. At first I wanted to write about Riga, the capital of Latvia, whose history begins as early as the 2nd century. But inspired by a visit there, I have chosen a piece of puppetry history instead – an art form very much alive in Latvia. According to […]Read Post ›
Have you ever stopped to look at a view from all directions – tried to memorize it and then photographed it? I think it makes me more firmly rooted. In the header – North. An unknown country road on a sunny February day – no wind. East. When I walked out in the middle of […]Read Post ›
Tonight, after a lovely day out, hiking and enjoying the sunshine, I was contemplating what really made me happy and in a good mood these last weeks. Do you often reflect upon what makes you happy? We should. At least reflection brings me more harmony. To experience things together with my children is a great […]Read Post ›
I went to Umeå for a couple of days to visit my daughter – my son wanted to go as well. Umeå is a student’s dream – and was the cultural capital of Europe in 2014. Walking this passage we can both listen to and see the work of the author Sara Lidman – the […]Read Post ›
My son found this little one when walking the path up to my door. Surely he is a bit too early on his way – the snail? February only. He was so tiny, only about 3 millimeters, and still venturing out in this big world…on icy paths with an unwashed house. He ”looked” at me… […]Read Post ›
A glorious morning! Mum said, and I could just hear the promise in her silvery voice! And off we went as soon as breakfast was finished – and she was right… Out of the car and into the snow! Yes, yes, I know… she told me to look at her for the photo, but I […]Read Post ›
The winter is still a feast in my garden – some mornings offer a shimmering, microcosmic world of crystals. Nature’s wonders are always the best wonders.
Amanda asks us to revisit this Friendly Friday, and I have chosen Iceland. We have visited several times, and never tire of this magical saga country. This summer we are going back again, to the western part of Iceland, and to revisit Vestmannaeyar. Seljalandsfoss 2006 – in the header, 2016 and winter. Gullfoss winter 2016 […]Read Post ›
Unexpected – unexpected what? Now, that is up to you! Did something totally unexpected happen today? Did you meet someone unexpected at the grocery store, or did you find something in an unexpected place …or, maybe You are up to something unexpected? My post hopefully will contain something you would not expect from me! Our […]Read Post ›
