Monthly Archives: June 2013

Observing Sweden

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Bruce Louis Dodson

A Night On The Town Big night out in Borlange, Sweden. Went to see my son law, Patrick, and his Heavy metal band – Civil War. I had expected this to be a labor of love. As you might guess, … Continue reading →

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Observing Sweden Dala Horse

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Bruce Louis Dodson

The Dala Horse is everywhere in Central Sweden, seen on curtains, rugs and key chains, lamps and pillows, paintings . . . . Horse carving here began with bored woodsmen during the long, dark winter evenings some three hundred years … Continue reading →

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Before 1984

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Bruce Louis Dodson

The Sixties: It’s interesting remembering ease dropping in the age before satellites and internet. Back then governments only spied on other governments, all governments – both friend and foe. I was in the Army Security Agency, stationed in Asmara, Eritrea … Continue reading →

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Hmmm . . . what to do? I take a leisurely karate swat at a pine cone and watch it fall. Direct hit on the Angel’s snoot, and wow! He’s gone berserk, jumping around like a gerbil on crack. I … Continue reading →

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Bruce Louis Dodson | 2 Comments

Observing Sweden – Midsumer 2013

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Bruce Louis Dodson

Photo above taken at 12 p.m. Summer solstice here tomorrow. It never gets dark and the Swedes go nuts. A good time is had by all. There will be celebrations. Giant Maypoles are slowly erected in what may well be … Continue reading →

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Buckminster & Amber – 54 Amber Croft – Tale 1 Part 3

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Bruce Louis Dodson

Amber Croft  A Cat of Nine Tales            Well, you know how Bucks is – big snake, no rattle. It was up to me save his tail. There wasn’t time to think twice about it. I found a laundry room … Continue reading →

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Observing Sweden 18 June 2013 – Culture Shock

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Bruce Louis Dodson

Wow. I’ve been on a honeymoon and didn’t know it. This transition has seemed so easy, but these last two weeks, something . . . . I thought it was just exhaustion. I’ve been packing and unpacking since March, and … Continue reading →

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Do Nothing Day – 1

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Bruce Louis Dodson

Ipod Dakini   by Frank Olinski Monday is, or was, Do Nothing Day for me. I began practicing two years ago, but have lapsed since the move from Seattle to Sweden. So much I have to do. Perhaps I can get … Continue reading →

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Observing Sweden – Graduates

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Bruce Louis Dodson

It’s high school graduation time in Borlänge. Seems to be a bigger deal here than the States, or maybe I’m just out of touch. My own was a simple ceremony in the gymnasium, parents in attendance . . . a … Continue reading →

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Buckminster & Amber – 53 Amber Croft – Tale 1 Part 2

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Bruce Louis Dodson

Amber Croft  A Cat of Nine Tales        Things started to disappear. It was weird, I mean, you get used to something being there and then it isn’t. First my favorite napping chair was gone . . . then the … Continue reading →

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