Went to Maja Säfström's book launch. Get her book for yourself and one for kid friends of all ages.
It's great!
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
moment I never would have predicted
Seated at the Italian ice cream place, the 14-year old explains Animal farm to the interested 8 year old?
then they switched to discussing my little pony episodes. love how at that age, there is no hierarchy. everything goes.
I'll never get over the miracle of us being here together
but sure, some times on some days (most of them), she's impossible.
wouldn't trade niki for anyone though. she's an inspiration on how much trouble you can be with it not affecting love one bit.
I was always afraid of conflict. but this daughter of mine embraces conflict, rushes into it head on, almost delighted. then tears. and then everything back to normal.
Monday, April 4, 2016
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Walking through Stockholm from Södermalm over to the Museum of Modern Art, March 24 2016
I love this walk, I love this city.
Saturday, March 19, 2016
You'll love her too
listen to Gone with the wind and swoon.
Friday, March 18, 2016
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
The members of my family I don't currently live with
Miss them every minute of every day. Will reunite soon.
books - what I'm reading right now
Right now I'm reading this:
http://www.europaeditions.com/book/9781933372716/a-day-in-the-life-of-ancient-rome
It's interesting. There are lots of things in it I didn't know before. For instance, Angela informs the reader that in Roman times. all reading was done aloud, even when you were on your own. That silent reading didn't occur until much later, in convents, when silent reading was introduced so as to not disturb the prayers and meditations of others.
Could this really be true I still wonder? The nature of writing and reading is so often about words that are better kept silent - or secret? WHERE IS MY TIME TRAVELING MACHINE FOR FACT CHECKING THIS?????
Also reading - or rather listening - to this:
And yes, like everyone else, am reading Elena Ferrante, but am reading so slowly. It is magnetic in its way but dense like truffle. I can only take a little piece at a time.
http://www.europaeditions.com/book/9781933372716/a-day-in-the-life-of-ancient-rome
It's interesting. There are lots of things in it I didn't know before. For instance, Angela informs the reader that in Roman times. all reading was done aloud, even when you were on your own. That silent reading didn't occur until much later, in convents, when silent reading was introduced so as to not disturb the prayers and meditations of others.
Could this really be true I still wonder? The nature of writing and reading is so often about words that are better kept silent - or secret? WHERE IS MY TIME TRAVELING MACHINE FOR FACT CHECKING THIS?????
Also reading - or rather listening - to this:
This book is itself like a time machine. It feels so authentic, I don't know if I've ever read another book that's made me feel like I'm really there like a fly on the wall in the room, here shared by Lämmchen and Hannes.
And yes, like everyone else, am reading Elena Ferrante, but am reading so slowly. It is magnetic in its way but dense like truffle. I can only take a little piece at a time.
Monday, March 14, 2016
BONAFIDE BLOGGER!!
LOOK! I CAN POSE WITH COSMETICS! Like a real, bonafide blogger!
What is this you wonder? Is it my new lipsmacker hat?
No, it's lipstick for people who can't wear lipstick. It's Fresh's colored lip balm.
I love this stuff.
Life in Stockholm these days
We see friends, we go to Skansen, we go to museums, we watch Netflix. New season of Puss in boots is fine.
Went to NYC
Anders and Vanja.
Me and Joel.
Going back again soon, will bring Niki this time. The whole family together again. Can't wait.
Friday, February 26, 2016
I LOVE OUTTA CONTROL SO MUCH
How much do I love this song? Let me count the ways! I can't - too many!
I know people are all about Rihanna and Beyonce but Sean Paul brings the joy with Yolanda and Mayra Veronica. You can't stand still.
I know people are all about Rihanna and Beyonce but Sean Paul brings the joy with Yolanda and Mayra Veronica. You can't stand still.
You have to
DANCE DANCE DANCE
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Beavis & Butthead-style ornitology
Did you know that the latin name for the American Robin is Turdus Migratorius?
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Different mornings
It's just Niki and me these days.
Our Stockholm mornings are very different from what they
were like in our 5-people Brooklyn household.
Out of words - random flow of pics
For a writer, it's not great to be out of words. But that's where I'm at.
No use to fret, just have to wait calmly for their return.
meanwhile, here are a few pics from the past months
No use to fret, just have to wait calmly for their return.
meanwhile, here are a few pics from the past months
Yesterday. My nephew Måns turned 6.
My friends' kids 1: Axel
My friends' kids 2: Eva
Met up with Sara and Maja
Anders' sister Anna married Joakim
Joel at wedding.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Monday, February 8, 2016
this helps me
http://www.16personalities.com/
I'm an ENFP.
this whole scheme helps me understand the world a little better.
I'm an ENFP.
this whole scheme helps me understand the world a little better.
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Ballistic conversation
Still: to once in my life have been addressed Lovegun Lovegun. Perhaps should consider one more name change?
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