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Ese’s Shoot & Quote Challenge: Continuous
The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action.
John Dewey
For more of continuous – click here.
Weekly Travel theme: Birds
Birds are magnificent creatures – and who would not want to be able to fly? Birds are generally difficult to catch on a photo, but sometimes I’m lucky. Some of my best opportunities for photography was at Walsrode this summer, where I had a wonderful day together with my dear old friend, Anita, at the worlds’ biggest bird park in Germany.
So, Birds is the travel theme, and I will mix Walsrode with my own garden and Scarborough.
And I can assure you… Håkan sounds exactly like a duck…Totti loves him. When Totti was newly arrived 5 years ago he had a ”Håkan” in his mouth – a toy rabbit. Unfortunatley Mille got hold of Håkan several times and there wasn’t much left of him after some weeks. Finally Santa brought Totti a new Håkan this Christmas! What joy!
Robin – are you looking?
Totti’s Christmas duckling (Håkan – å pronounced as in ball)
Gull fight
Peacock…
If you want to know more about the kite, see my entry:
https://lagottocattleya.wordpress.com/2013/04/16/gladan-the-kite/
Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy
Last summer was – I think the most lovely summer I have ever experienced in Sweden. Warm, dry, sunny – soft water and light nights without stars. We stayed several weekends in late autumn in our summer house. which never happens ordinary summers. This September day I was walking the dogs, heading towards the small fishing village nearby. On the bridge I met this smiling, happy couple, standing there, admiring the beauty of nature, before going to the church. They were filled with joy that day, and in that moment. I just had to ask for a photo – and of course they said yes (!) with all that light shining from within! So proud of each other and so much in love…
For even more joyous pictures, – click here!
Familjen Persson i främmande land
I går kväll tittade vi på Johan Palmgrens dokumentär ”Familjen Persson i främmande land”. Den handlar om hur Pelle Persson, från lilla Ballingslöv här i Skåne, som ung for ut i världen och hamnade i Pakistan i 40 år. Där gifte han sig och fick två döttrar. Hans sätt att uppfostra dem till fria kvinnor stämde inte överens med det gängse sättet att uppfostra flickor på i Pakistan och när släktingar hotade att tända eld på flickorna bestämde han sig för att flytta tillbaka till Sverige med sin familj för en tryggare framtid. Men ingenting blir som de tänkt sig.
Det här är en film som alla skulle ha glädje och nytta av att se. Den handlar om hur svårt det är att bryta upp och byta livsmiljö så totalt och hur mycket familjen betyder i livet. Och det handlar om den vanliga, lilla människan och våra grundläggande rättigheter till ett värdigt liv. Vi ser hur krånglig byråkratin är i Sverige och hur svårt det kan vara att komma in i gemenskapen med alla oskrivna regler som finns. Pelle har till exempel inte använt någon klocka på 40 år…
Klicka på länken och se trailern! http://www.moviezine.se/video/205099
Yesterday we watched the documentary about the Perssons who had lived in Pakistan for 40 years, and how the father, Pelle (actually from a little village close by where we live), seeing his two girls being dangerously threatened because of their western upbringing, now decided to return to his home country for a more safe and secure life for them. Their dreams do not that easily come true and Sweden is not the Sweden he left forty years ago. Bureaucracy and hidden agendas are not easily managed, and the language is difficult for his wife. Pelle has not even used a watch for more than 40 years – and Time is everything here in Sweden. Nothing really comes out the way they had hoped…
This is a documentary everybody should see. It’s about life and how difficult it is to break up even if you must. It’s about how much your family means and about human rights, but also about all the obstacles you have to face with a totally different lifestyle.
Click the link and see the trailer! http://www.moviezine.se/video/205099
Skönhet i dimman – Beauty in foggy dew
Äntligen en stilla dag. Inte mycket ljus, men ändå. Följ med oss upp i skogen! Finally a day with no winds. Not much light, but still. There is beauty if you search for it!
Christmas 2013 according to Mille and Totti!
Waiting, walking, waiting, eating, walking, waiting, eating – and finally sleeping! Sorry, forgot that we were being awfully much cuddled as well…!
Bullbak – Baking – and we got to taste it!
Men, Var är snön? But, Where’s the snow?
Jag spanar efter den…Me, Totti, on the look out for it!
Yes! No…this was Not what it looked like……
Jag kommer, jag kommer…I’m coming, grandma…
Snygg tyckte matte – Nice colours our mistress says…
Ska vi fortsätta nu? Should we go on now? My cones, then?
Matte fixar ljuskransen – Making the wreath for the candles
Nästan klar, och vi plockar kvistar! Almost finished, and we are helping with the left over twigs!
Gissa vad vi såg! Genom bilrutan, i regnet! Guess what we saw! Through the car window, in the rain!
Greetings, Mille and Totti!
Children & Their Gifts
From my dear friend Liza in Equador, comes wise and unforgettable Christmas Greetings.
JAMA ECUADOR – December 2012
When I first sank my roots into this farming community, I was one of few transplants. The locals warmly accepted their pale-skinned ‘Gringa Alta,’ and the children learned to quickly spot the strange-talking outsider when she came to town. Parents sat in the shadows and nudged the ninos to greet the Gringita. Those children (and their families) have enriched my life.
Many have a basic and simple life that bestows them with rich virtues, although they aren’t often exposed to advanced technologies. When I compare their simple lives with those in the more-cultured world, I question if one can give a child too much. Material possessions are oftentimes a curse; we stay so focused on the newest gadget that we lose sight of the simple and free gifts at our fingertips.
ThisMansJourney’s sensitive post about children and their gifts will warm any…
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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Kind and Caring
Kind and Caring – here are some lovely friends of mine! Visit Cee for even more kindness and caring!
Walsrode
Copenhagen – human rights
Spain
Totti’s first pups
My very good friend and collegue in his orchid house (built by himself)
Game keeper
Christmas Eve 2013
Leya 
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