(Or how to pay the bill twice) Here is a brief reminder of how most of us pay the bill twice when it comes to worries. I’m one of them. That is, I was. I have gradually become better at paying it once. A little explanation: Man is endowed with a brain that has the …
(Or how to deceive pain and live happily ever after) My daughter is studying medicine. And like all proud fathers, I enjoy hearing and learning about what she is studying. Sometimes she sends me a PDF or an audio file that she thinks might be interesting. As an old soldier with a diagnosis called PTSD, I …
An In-Depth Analysis by Anders Puck Nilsen I am a bit more interested than average in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In this regard, I have spent some time finding sources that provide good and as objective as possible analysis of the situation there. One of the analysts I follow is the excellent military analyst …
May 17! (The Norwegian independence day) May 17th! The day of sausages and ice cream, with the occasional frostbite, sleet, or even snow, but always, or almost always, rain. The air fills with children’s cheers, the sight of kids waving flags, and the sound of instruments that never quite hit the right notes. Adults dress in bunads …
Why did I sign up? Many years ago I signed up for Twitter and wrote some messages. My publisher at the time ( Tine Kjær ) recommended this to me. As part of the marketing of my books. I do not know what caused it, but I had enough after a few messages. I think it was …
Who is the Ugly eagle? My name is Knut A Braa. An ordinary norwegian name. (My middle name is Arnljot, wich means something like an ugly eagle, but that is another story) The best name when selling cars? Anyway, when I was working in Denver in the late 80’s people had trouble pronouncing my name. …
It`s a beautiful day It’s a beautiful day outside, a rare occurrence here in Trondheim, situated in the heart of Norway. A long, dreary winter has finally let go, and some kind of spring is here. I have just been to the store where I have bought everything I need for another day. Of course, …
Liberation Day. I am often asked what this day means to me. I must honestly admit that my first thoughts this day go to my wife, Anne Lise who celebrates her birthday the 8. of May. But the day is so much more than that, of course. My thoughts this day may not be so …
The profound essence Explore the profound essence of life through fleeting moments and reflections. Discover the significance of cherishing the small things and embracing meaningful living in this insightful contemplation. The rest of your life Contemplating the essence of a lifetime can lead us down unexpected paths of reflection, often illuminated by simple yet profound …
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Poems dressed in wonderful music I was ( still am) an avid fan of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Their lyrics (mainly Paul’s lyrics) were something out of the ordinary. They were poems dressed in wonderful music. Who forgets sentences like: People talking without speakingPeople hearing without listeningPeople writing songs that voices never share (from …
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