The Israeli invasion I have written nine books, with the first one standing out. The Long Way Home was an account of my own experiences after becoming involved in the events surrounding the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in ’82. I came home as a broken 20-year-old and had already developed severe PTSD. We saw a …
The first casualties of war “The truth is the first casualty of war,” it is said. This is likely true. Its second casualties are the soldiers who go out to defend the politicians’ “truths.” And Norway is no exception in this regard. It is no secret what this author thinks about the motivations of many …
Recreate life To write is to recreate images of situations I have experienced, words I have caught, or people I have met. One of the images I will never forget is of a refugee woman carrying her child in a dirty sling in an endless column of refugees. She had plastic bags on her feet, …
a friend you wished you had met earlier. “Only in the trenches during the artillery fire had I come so close to other people. Today’s blog is very personal. It will be about a man who is no longer with us, but who left solid imprints before he died. I do not …
(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 …
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, …
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 church service on Christmas Eve in my childhood. Spending time with family and good friends. The memories of those who were no longer with us …
Crossroads of my life – Three different religious ceremonies Read More »
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 or been injured in Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine. The figures range from 50,000 to 350,000. Regardless, the numbers are staggering. 350,000 people, mainly young …
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