Cute bra(s)
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
Time to shelter up?
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
The real heroes
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
“Embracing Life’s Fleeting Moments: Finding Meaning in the Essence of Existence”
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 sound of silence
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.
Crossroads of my life – Three different religious ceremonies
Regardless of whether one is deeply religious or a convinced agnostic – life still gives us the opportunity to witness or participate in religious ceremonies. For me, this meant the
A lost generation
An early morning reflection An early morning reflection on a lost generation of young people, this time from a Russian perspective. I don’t know exactly how many Russians have died
9 Zen “ish” principles for living a better life
I’m not a Zen guy, nor do I practice Buddhism. It’s all getting too spiritual for me. My interpretation of the “rules of living”, written a thousand years ago is
Somewhere in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
A damp smell of sand. Warm, red sand. Crickets singing in the evening darkness. The birds’ hysterical chirps in the morning. The sun that heats and makes the seats in
14 simple ways to get a larger audience
(Or how to build your blog, sell your books or get published.) In short – everyone needs an audience. Without an audience, what you write will not be read no
How to live a fulfilled life with anxiety and PTSD
My own personal anxiety In several blog posts I have described PTSD and GAD, general anxiety disorder. And I have really been general. Today I want to write about my
How an AI would write my intro to my blog
Fasten your seatbelts I needed some input on what to write as the intro to my blog. After a few attempts with the help of a helpful AI (there seemed
When writing fiction becomes the reality
The genocide in Rwanda On 6 April 1994, a plane with Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana on board was shot down outside the country’s capital. A few hours later, one of
Was The Moscow terror attack a False flag operation?
Probably not. And here is 5 reasons why. I am slightly above average interested in what is happening in Ukraine and in Gaza. This means that I follow quite a
Everyone needs a training companion
Luckily, I remind myself, I have someone to motivate me to exercise. Let’s rewind a bit. (Who wouldn’t want to rewind time a few years, especially those of us who
Embracing the Journey of Storytelling
Unveiling a Author’s Beginning Unlike many other authors, I can pinpoint precisely when I became a writer: September 19, 2001, just a few days after the Twin Tower tragedy. On
The secret army of Norway
Norway’s Secret Services Russia continues its war against Ukraine, and it doesn’t seem like Putin has any intention of relenting in any way. Europe and the rest of the world
Reinventing your life – or just make your bed, you lazy shit
(Or who do you want to be at the age of 60?) Restarting your life (or reinventing it), sounds like an American “pull yourself together” cliché, where the only thing
What did the Norwegians do in the Kosovo war?
When everything is interconnected A good friend of mine with extensive experience in foreign service often uses the expression: ‘Everything is interconnected.’ Despite being a small country, Norway has always
What are the Natos secret armies?
Strictly Confidential Stay Behind Network in Norway was initially strictly confidential. In 1978, by chance, a large weapons cache was discovered in a bunker belonging to a private individual (Hans