About me: Hi! I'm a British ex-pat who has been living in Sweden for the past 12 years. I'm married and have two kids.
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Laughing in flowers Spring sent me a bouquet of tulips As a reminder that rays of beauty Are also important in this modern world Of practicality. Or in the words of Basho: The temple bell stops but I still hear the sound coming out of the flowers. Spring also sent me a wonderful reminder To stop, to wonder [...]... Mon, 21 May 2012 13:37:07
Trilling times When the silence of winter Gives way to a wall of constant Singing, trilling, warbling and chirping By the birds of spring – That, my friends, is a thing of wonder And beauty. For more cheep trills, please visit: Camera Critters.... Sat, 19 May 2012 15:43:12
Love Contentment is A brother and a sister (My kids) Enjoying the beauty of sunset In harmony And with love. For more peaceful skies, please visit: Skywatch.... Thu, 17 May 2012 10:19:06
The blossoms of life A couple of weeks ago I went to see the sakura, or Japanese cherry blossoms, in the centre of Stockholm. Walking under the trees was like entering a fairytale cave – And you couldn’t help feeling uplifted and joyous. The cherry blossoms remind us of life itself: Of its extreme beauty And... Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:57
Patience Oh the conflict between being obedient and waiting for permission to swim – And the overwhelming desire to jump in as soon as possible. St. Augustine once said that “Patience is the companion of wisdom.” I’m sure this is why I will never be as wise as Oscar. For more patient ... Sat, 12 May 2012 14:24:21