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My beautiful workplace
I work mainly in the Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) and it is such a beautiful building, in such a beautiful part of Stockholm – on an island beside the Old Town. The light is very special in late autumn...
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Happy New Year to all my readers!
And what my wish for 2016 is, given that 2015 was an awful one for this world of ours
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To all my readers
I wanted to wish all my readers all the best for 2016. May it be full of love and light and life and laughs. May the bad times make you grow and may the good times be many. Thank you so much for...
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Star Wars
I am not sure who took these photographs from the original Star Wars as they were sent to me on one of those email newsletter things. If anyone knows, could they please let me know? I am actually not...
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Bridal gowns
I saw this on Etsy and thought how pretty it was – the colour and texture looks gorgeous! Not crazy about the top but the skirt is lovely. I didn’t have a traditional wedding dress. I thought of it,...
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OSHO Zen Tarot Cards
I am not generally a reflective, meditative, or introspective person. I am pragmatic and practical, love to keep busy and have difficulty sitting still through a movie, let alone meditating or...
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Youth is wasted on the young
As a teacher, and also through my own experiences as a pupil and in life generally, I have long thought that youth is, indeed, wasted on the young. People don’t appreciate school, the gift of learning,...
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Dressing for extreme cold
It took me a few years to get used to dressing for extreme cold but now I have it down to a fine art. In South Africa it gets cold in winter but it is a different kind of cold. The houses are built...
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The things your mother tells you
I had a laugh when I saw this. It reminded me of some of the things my mother used to tell me. I am not sure if she believed them or if she said it to stop me doing certain things if you swallow...
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Finding your way around my blog
I am quite a prolific blogger in several different subjects. I tend to write about my daily life as well as my passions – language, animals, culture, beauty products, jewellery and stationery. I have...
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My dear dear friend
Here I am at lunch with a former student and now dear dear friend. Arhe is the sweetest, kindest, gentlest person I have ever known. And, very unusually in a politician, he is admired and respected...
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I am in the March/April 2016 issue of Working Dog Digest!
Well a very short mention on page 50 but I am still very pleased! Click here for Online Version
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It’s official – I have turned into my mother
I have never been much of a housewife. My mother was so house proud she could never relax. She was always cooking enormous meals, defrosting the freezer, sweeping, straightening, plumping pillows,...
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Bad managers
I read the above quote and my heart went cold, reminding me of all the bad managers I have had over the years. The strange thing is, all my life I have had people assume I am a natural leader. I am...
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Me in a nutshell!
My favourite seasons are autumn and winter. My favourite weather is cold, rain and snow. I like being inside, all cosy. Why? Maybe because it suits my personality. Probably because I have had sun and...
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Chocolate from Japan
One of the Members of Parliament I teach brought me this wonderful chocolate from Japan. She was grateful for my help in preparing for her visit. I love seeing students grow and blossom and become...
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Lovely lunch
Two of my students took me out for a lovely lunch. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the fish dish of the day which was grilled salmon and new potatoes. It was a perfect choice. To the left is...
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