The perfection myth: I just finished reading Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull. I loved it! So interesting and inspiring. One thing Ed said that really stuck with me (among many others) was when he talked about sharing your work with others. He said: Don’t wait for things to be perfect before you share them with others. …
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2025
Creativity, Inc. (The Expanded Edition) by Ed Catmull — a great read! Full of inspiring thoughts on creative work and packed with fun Pixar trivia. Since Ed worked closely with Steve Jobs, there are also some fascinating stories about him — a more personal side than you usually hear. 📚 Inspired blog …
Micro.blog blogroll styles: Micro.blog has a neat built-in feature for creating a blogroll. It seems like quite a few people have missed this little gem — maybe because it’s kind of “hidden” under Design → Edit Recommendations. If you’re using Micro.blog, I highly recommend giving it a go. The recommendations can then be …
Finding your voice — and keeping it: My nephew, Sigge There’s one challenge most bloggers face: discovering their unique voice. And honestly, the only real way to find it is to just keep blogging. With a bit of luck (and a lot of writing), we’ll get there eventually. But keeping that voice alive? That can be just as tricky. It’s easy …
No likes, no stats, no problem: Sign at a café in Chiang Mai, Thailand I really appreciate the new features available on this fresh little blog home of mine. I like how easy it is to create photo albums and track books. And I love that I can publish blog posts straight from my favorite text editor (iA Writer). I also appreciate …
Trångsund, Sweden, 19°C and cloudy — beautiful morning! I always try to make a quick stop at this place whenever I’m working in the area. It’s so energizing! And this morning, I really needed that boost… 🥱📷
CSSunday: I’ve spent this Sunday styling my blog. Considering the Zen of CSS, I’d say that counts as a pretty impressive meditation session. As most bloggers know, it’s always a work in progress. A never-ending cycle of tweaking and playing around, but also a genuinely fun way to be creative while learning …
I’ve put together a Micro.blog Styles page with some fun tweaks you can use to help your Micro.blog stand out from the crowd. I’ll keep adding more styles as I go. Enjoy! ✍️
Visa Från Utanmyra by Jan Johansson — if you haven’t heard this Swedish piece of musical magic, I highly recommend giving it a listen. It’s like stepping into a peaceful fairytale forest. 🎧
Blogs have birthdays too: I just read the post Thank you for being you by Ruben Verweij. He writes that his blog has just celebrated its one-year anniversary. Happy blogbirthday! 🥳 I think many bloggers can relate to that kind of joy. I know I can. A blog isn’t just a digital platform. It’s more like an entity — a close …
Huddinge, Sweden — met this adorable little family during a house inspection today. I know they have a reputation for wrecking gardens, but as a city slicker myself, all I see is pure cuuuute. Look at them — almost like a kiss! 💕📷
I’d rather be a fake millionaire: I heard on the Swedish news that our dear neighbors in Norway had a bit of a bummer the other day. About 40,000 Norwegians received an official message from Eurojackpot (a big lottery game across Europe) saying they were millionaires. Turns out, there was a sliiight miscalculation. The winnings had …
Just a quick clarification about JulyReply: it’s not meant to be a daily or even weekly thing — just a gentle nudge to reply to other blog posts when it feels right. No need to link back to my JulyReply post or create one of your own. It’s all up to you! Have fun blogging! ✍️
Re: IndieWeb is Punk: Yay, I got my ”IndieWeb is Punk” T-shirt today! 😎 This awesome creation is a perfect example of what the indie punk DIY spirit can lead to. It all started with Jamie Thingelstad publishing the blog post IndieWeb is Punk. I commented that the title would make an awesome t-shirt. Jim Mitchell picked …
Tyresö, Sweden — I don’t know about you, but I think this tiny-house movement is starting to get out of hand. To quote Derek Zoolander: “What is this? A center for ants?!” 🏡📷
After the blogging honeymoon: With this new home for my blog, I’m still on the limited Micro.one $1/month plan. It’s a surprisingly generous setup, with neat features like book tracking and photo collections. Coming from Bear Blog — a wonderful platform in its own minimalistic “bear necessities” kind of way — this feels like a …
JulyReply 2025 is here: Junited 2025 is over, which means it’s time for JulyReply 2025! If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you might remember I did this last year too. Can we get even more participants this time? Let’s make it happen! 🤩 The idea is simple — and no, it’s not a contest or anything too …
The beauty of blogging: I’ve been blogging for about 20 years now — give or take a couple of breaks along the way — and I can honestly say it’s one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever stuck with. Blogging has been a creative outlet, a tech playground, and, most importantly, a way to connect with people I might never …
30 photos later: Photo challenge day 30: Solitude This is my final entry for the June 2025 Photo Challenge. And here they are — all my contributions from the month. It was my first time participating, and I absolutely loved it. Such a great idea! It’s been both fun and inspiring to come up with photo ideas every …
F1 (2025) — I know nothing about Formula 1, but F1 the movie was… okay. Some scenes were great, some felt like a TV episode. Javier stole the show though. Fast cars and quite a ride, just don’t expect a masterpiece. 🍿
Stockholm, Sweden — bought a bag of mixed candy for the movie. The person at the register only charged me for the drink. I asked if he forgot to charge for the candy. He replied: “It was such a small amount, it’s on us.” There’s still hope for the world! 🍬📷
The illusion of overnight success: I recently listened to a documentary about the artist Charli XCX. It featured, among others, the Swedish songwriter, producer, and friend Noonie Bao, who’s been with her since the very beginning. Noonie shared how happy and moved she feels seeing Charli’s success. Having witnessed all the hard work …
Stockholm, Sweden — photo challenge day 29: winding. A staircase inside a tiny library tucked away in the Östermalmstorg subway station, right here in my neighborhood in Stockholm. 🪜📷
The Zen of CSS: Creating a rainbow logo or category styles takes me a long time. Too long, most people would probably say. As an amateur, I have to search for answers and do a lot of trial and error. But that’s not really why it takes so long. And it’s not about chasing perfection either. It’s because I find it …
Tinkering a bit more with my theme. I’ve now added separate styles for both the books and notes categories. Still planning to play around with it, but first… I really need to do some code cleaning. ✍️
Enskededalen, Sweden — photo challenge day 28: ephemeral. From Skogskyrkogården (The Woodland Cemetery), just a few minutes from central Stockholm. It’s a beautiful and peaceful place — it’s even on the UNESCO World Heritage List. If you ever come to Sweden, I highly recommend a visit. 🪦📷
Cherish what you have: I remember a house inspection I did a while back. Before I started looking around, I asked the owner if any of the bathrooms had been renovated recently. He said no. Then we got to the first one, and it looked almost brand new. When I mentioned that, he said: “Oh no, this must’ve been redone at …
I spotted this cool calendar at one of the houses I inspected today. I love the minimalistic, abstract look, and the fact that it still manages to be super clear and easy to use. Design at its best! ✍️
Johanneshov, Sweden — photo challenge day 27: collective. Shot earlier this year when Kent, one of the biggest bands in Sweden, did a few reunion gigs. 🎤📷
I’ve updated the Micro.blog Rainbow Logo post with matching styles to create a rainbow border for your avatar. ✍️
Blogging balance: In her latest post, Véronique writes that she’s been thinking about posting daily “card pulls” and journaling prompts. She then adds: …but idk if that would be too much for people who aren’t interested in that stuff… I emailed her and said that I totally think …
Stockholm, Sweden — photo challenge day 26: bridge. 🌉📷
Stavsnäs, Sweden — gorgeous morning! Off to work on one of the islands. Not sailing there with that majestic ship, though… maybe next time! 🛳️☀️📷
Awesome aging: Since I’m in the one step at a time process of moving my blog, and today picked Ava’s post I like getting older for my Junited 2025 list, I figured it was the perfect time to move this 2024 post of mine over here. I was listening to an interview with the Swedish artist Peter Jöback. They were …
The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution by Walter Isaacson — very interesting read! From the invention of the computer to the birth of blogs. Fascinating stories and fun facts, like how the terms bug and debugging came to be. 📚
Still tinkering with my Micro.blog. The latest experiment: a typewriter/paper-style look for my shorter notes. Might try some special styles for ”Finished reading” posts as well. ✍️
Ko Chang, Thailand — photo challenge day 25: decay. The ”Ghost Ship” on Koh Chang in Thailand. The photo is taken before the fire last year that unfortunately destroyed part of the structure. 🛳️📷
Micro.blog Rainbow Logo: Want to sprinkle some rainbow magic on your Micro.blog during Pride Month? Or why not keep the joy going all year round? Rainbows never go out of style! 🌈✨ Just hop over to ‘Design → Edit CSS’ and paste in the code below. I’m using the mnml theme, but it should play nicely with …
True success is daring to fail: We often only see the finished product, not the messy journey behind it. That thought struck me while I was listening to an interview with the Swedish artist Per Gessle, best known for his work with the band Roxette. When asked about the key to success, he replied: “You have to dare, and you …
High on low expectations: We’ve all been there: the anticipation of something great, only to be met with disappointment. It’s easy to have high expectations in life. A much-anticipated sci-fi film, a dream trip promising fantastic experiences, a project we strongly believe in. Then reality doesn’t live up …
Chiang Mai, Thailand — photo challenge day 24: bloom. Taken during the annual flower festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand. 💐🇹🇭📷
A life in motion: Lately, it’s struck me that I now prefer books, movies, and shows that feel real and take place more or less in modern times. I used to love animated films, fantasy, and stories with historical themes. But not so much anymore. Maybe it’s just a phase I’m going through. I don’t know. …
Farsta, Sweden — photo challenge day 23: fracture. 🌳📷
Blog Recycling: I listened to an interview (it’s in English by a Swedish journalist) with the American songwriter and producer Desmond Child. He mentioned that he had used one of his creations in three different productions with three different artists: If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man) – Bonnie Tyler …
I updated the Subscribe page with info on how to subscribe only to long-form posts, so you don’t have to deal with “status posts” flooding your feed reader. ✍️
Looks like music album covers that look like movie posters are the thing right now. All of these showed up in my New Music Mix playlist. ✍️
Stockholm, Sweden — photo challenge day 22: hometown. 🏘️📷
Micro.blog Question Challenge: A while back, Ava kindly invited me to take part in her wonderful initiative, the Bear blog question challenge. You can read my answers here. Now that I’m on a new platform, I thought it would be fun and interesting to do a Micro.blog version of the same challenge. Below are Ava’s original …
Added Bukmark Club and A Webring List to the Blogging Tips & Tools page ✍️
Ko Chang, Thailand — photo challenge day 21: silhouette. 🌴📷
Swedish Midsummer: family, frogs & flowers: Today is Midsummer’s Day here in Sweden. Of all the holidays we celebrate, this might just be the biggest. Yes, even bigger than Christmas. This year, I spent it with my family in Åkersberga, the neighborhood where I grew up. It was a lovely day with great weather, lots of people, and of course, the …
Åkersberga, Sweden — photo challenge day 20: gather. Perfect timing with today’s prompt since it’s Midsummer Eve celebration here in Sweden today. 🥳🇸🇪📷
Ordered the “IndieWeb is Punk” T-shirt created by Jim Mitchell, based on a blog post by Jamie Thingelstad. Glad it was possible to get it shipped to Sweden for an extra fee (Total: $49.56). ✍️
Speaking of Finding my genuine English voice, so to speak, I decided to embarrass myself by adding an audio version. Worst idea ever! 😂✍️
Micro.blog Wishlist: It’s been a couple of weeks since I moved my blog to Micro.blog, and it’s been a nice experience so far. I like the possibilities the platform provides without having to come up with half-baked workarounds. But, as with any platform, there are some things I miss. Here are some that first …
Finding my genuine English voice: My blogging workflow used to involve writing in Swedish and then translating it into English. I did it that way to make the writing process as smooth as possible. Today, I decided to try writing in English from scratch. It doesn’t feel natural, and it takes longer, but I want to give it a fair …
Stockholm, Sweden — photo challenge day 19: equal. 🟰📷
The overthinking blogger: I’m dragging my feet when it comes to writing this post. Or rather, publishing it. Not because I find it embarrassing (well, okay, maybe a little). But mostly because I’ve touched on this topic so many times before that it’s starting to feel boringly repetitive. If you’ve followed my blogging for a …
Stockholm, Sweden — photo challenge day 18: texture. 🪑📷
Never forget to remember: Today I spent the whole day working in the Swedish archipelago. A colleague and I traveled around by water taxi, visiting several fantastic islands of varying sizes. On days like this, it almost feels wrong to call it work. It feels more like a vacation. Beautiful weather, open water, stunning …
Chiang Mai, Thailand — photo challenge day 17: warmth. 🔥📷
Stockholm, Sweden — jumped on the Google tram, but before I reached my destination, the AI voice announces: “Service canceled.” 🚊📷
One step at a time: One ongoing project for this new home of my blog is to move content over from my old platform—like I just did with the BlogBuddy shortcut. There’s quite a bit to go through, so it’ll probably take a while. I plan to bring over one or two posts every now and then; otherwise, it starts to feel …
Chiang Mai, Thailand — photo challenge day 16: blur. 💨📷
We all need a hobby: I recently read the autobiography of one of Sweden’s most well-known actors, Mikael Persbrandt. Among other things, he talks about his deep interest in cars and motorcycles, and how he finds something meditative in tinkering with them. It’s his greatest passion in life, and he mentions that he …
Blogging Tips & Tools page updated with a Logos category and lots of other useful resources. ✍️
Grödinge, Sweden — just trying something with the beautiful Micro Social app. 🐮📷
Stockholm, Sweden — photo challenge day 15: TIE. ⧓📷
Ko Chang, Thailand — photo challenge day 14: twilight. 🌴📷
The simple perfection: There are many reasons why I love my job. One of them is all the amazing places I get to visit. I make up to seven customer visits a day, so that’s a lot of places – places I never would have set foot in if not for my job. Yesterday, I spent the entire day out in beautiful Värmdö. During …
With great platform power comes great reader responsibility: You probably recognize the inspiration behind the title. Even though Voltaire coined the phrase, most people likely associate it with Spider-Man: With great power comes great responsibility. That quote came to mind as I was thinking about my new choice of platform for this blog. Micro.blog offers …
The uplifting burdon of living: I started the weekend with a visit to a burger joint in my neighborhood. I took a seat on the outdoor patio, feeling grateful that this time of year finally has arrived here in Sweden. It was almost full. When a group of friends couldn’t find a table, I offered them to sit at mine. Since I was …
Your Swedish Local Guide: There are so many things I love about my job inspecting houses. Getting to meet people in their homes every day, and visiting places I never could’ve dreamed of otherwise, is something I’m genuinely grateful for. Right now, as I’m writing this, I’m out in the beautiful archipelago, sitting at one of …
Enskede, Sweden — photo challenge day 13: pathway. ⛰️📷
Everyone's a genius behind the wheel: I visit up to seven places a day in my line of work. That adds up to a lot of driving. And with all that time on the road, there are plenty of moments when I think other people are driving like idiots. I’m sure plenty of drivers feel exactly the same way about me. It’s often said that people find it …
Lidingö, Sweden — photo challenge day 12: hidden. 🫣📷
Nacka, Sweden 🌳📷
Blogging & Design Resources: Those of you who’ve followed me for a while know that I like to collect useful links related to blogging and web design. Everything from handy guides and colorful patterns to inspiring articles and other reads that help spark creativity. I’ve now moved this extensive — and constantly growing — …
When saying no is the right answer: The other day, I received an offer that sounded both fun and interesting. I started drafting a reply: “Absolutely, that sounds great! I’m looking forward…” Then I paused. Something didn’t feel quite right. I deleted the message and instead replied that I’d get back with an …
Stockholm, Sweden — photo challenge day 11: brick. 👨🚒📷
Curiosity as a compass: We all feel disappointed, sad, hurt, or unfairly treated from time to time. When it’s something big, we speak up—if we can. We explain what we believe was wrong and why. Sometimes it gets resolved; other times, it doesn’t. Then there are the smaller things—the ones we don’t think are worth trying to …
Norsborg, Sweden — photo challenge day 10: rail. 🛤️📷
Saltsjö-Duvnäs, Sweden — photo challenge day 9: wood. 🐿️📷
Upplands Väsby, Sweden 🐇📷
Stockholm, Sweden — photo challenge day 8: travel. 🚈📷
My blogging inspiration: As a blogger, one of the questions I sometimes get asked is, “Where do you get your ideas?” The truth is, inspiration is everywhere—you just have to tune in. Most of my posts are sparked by everyday experiences. It might be something that happened at work, a passing comment during lunch, or a …
Learning to live with uncertainty: This day started like any other. I woke up and did my usual little yoga routine in bed—a comforting habit that helps me land in my body before the day really gets going. But not long after, the day took an unexpected turn. I felt something itchy behind my knee. At first, I thought it might be a …
Lidingö, Sweden — photo challenge day 7: switch. 📞📷
Celebrating Sweden’s National Day: Today is Sweden’s National Day, and I celebrated it with family and friends in my childhood neighborhood, Åkersberga. It was a lovely day! We combined the celebration with a birthday party for one of my sister’s children, who turned 12. There was delicious food, cake, and plenty of joyful memories. …
Enskede, Sweden — photo challenge day 6: contrast. 🚪📷
My blogging workflow: Now that I’ve moved my blog to Micro.blog, my blogging routine looks a bit different. So I figured it’s about time I updated my contribution to the Our blogging workflow list. Writing Most of the time, I write my posts in TextEdit on my Mac, in full-screen mode. I love the completely stripped-down …
Saltsjö-Boo, Sweden — photo challenge day 5: reflection. 🤔📷
Trångsund, Sweden 🛶📷
Why I remember you: I’ve conducted over 6,000 home inspections. That’s taken me to countless places — and brought me face-to-face with even more people. Each inspection is unique, not just because of the property, but because of the people I meet along the way. Every now and then, I come across a customer I’ve met …
Lidingö, Sweden — photo challenge day 4: nostalgia. 📱📷
Live Till I Die by Elliphant — ”You die and never live live live, Cuz you never give give give” 🎧
When nothing is everything: I was a few minutes early to one of the jobs today. I sat down on a park bench to wait. The first thought that popped into my head was: “What can I use this time for?” As if something always has to be happening. As if it’s a loss not to do something productive the moment a gap appears. As if a quiet …
Lidingö, Sweden — photo challenge day 3: shadow. 🐴📷
Lidingö, Sweden — photo challenge day 2: curve. 🌳📷
You have time: When I finished one of the day’s jobs, the customer asked if I wanted a cup of coffee. I politely declined and explained that I had to head to my next appointment. He smiled at me and said: “Oh yes, you have time.” And of course, he was right. Sure, I had another customer to get to, but it really …
Stockholm, Sweden — Google has placed a giant Dala horse in the “Central Park” of Stockholm. “Hej Sverige! Your new Google Cloud region is here.” 🐴📷
Stockholm, Sweden — photo challenge day 1: tree. 🌸📷
Why I moved my blog to Micro.blog: This blog has moved from Bear and now has a new home on Micro.blog. But it was far from an easy or obvious choice. I posted my first entry on Bear on February 16, 2023, and I still love the platform. My time there has led to several valuable connections, thanks to the fantastic community that has …
My Junited 2025 list: Junited is all about sharing. If you’d like to join in—or just see which bloggers are taking part—check out the Junited 2025 post. Each day in June, I’ll update this page with a new link to a blog or post that I think deserves a little extra love. My first attempt at iOS app development by mgx I …
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) — the first half sets things up well (7/10), but the second half really takes off (8/10). The underwater and aerial scenes are standout moments, visually stunning and thrilling. If you’re a fan of the series, this one won’t let you down.. 🍿
Let's get curious: I listened to an interview with the Swedish artist Ernst Billgren. Among other things, he said: “If we had half as many opinions, and if the ones we had were half as strong, I think we would live happier lives in a more peaceful world.” I am convinced that this is true. There is so much …
Jävla karlar by Andrev Walden — I absolutely loved it! It’s a fantastic mix of both fun and sadness. Andrev Walden has a brilliant sense of capturing odd and spot-on likenesses.
Jag lever, pappa by Siri Marie Seim Sønstelie — I found myself wishing it was fiction, something imagined. But sadly, it’s not. It really happened, and that makes it all the more heartbreaking. A tough but important reading. 📚
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave — kept me interested, but didn’t blow me away. I wanted more depth or suspense. Fans of family secrets and complex relationships might enjoy it more. 📚
2024
No Time Like the Future by Michael J. Fox — inspiring and beautifully written. Michael J. Fox manages to be both funny and vulnerable, which makes the whole thing super relatable. If you’re looking for something that will leave you feeling hopeful, definitely check this one out. 📚
Will by Will Smith — not quite my cup of tea. While it’s undoubtedly a fascinating look into the life of a Hollywood icon, I couldn’t shake the feeling of it being a bit too self-absorbed. 📚
Sonny Boy by Al Pacino — a refreshing read, open and honest. A glimpse behind the scenes, giving a more personal look at Al Pacino.
Saturday, September 14, 2024 →
The Practice by Seth Godin — a quick, inspiring read. It’s filled with practical advice and thought-provoking ideas. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this book can help you level up your skills and mindset. Definitely worth a read!
The Mirror Man by Lars Kepler — this one moves fast and totally pulled me in—it’s perfect if you’re into dark crime fiction. Just a heads-up though: it definitely doesn’t hold back, so maybe skip it if you’re not into the heavy stuff. 📚
Lazarus by Lars Kepler — action packed thriller, from the first page to the last. 📚
My blogging journey: Inspired by Juha-Matti Santala’s post, Short History of My Blogging Journey, I decided to write a little about my own blogging journey — which has been a bit bumpy, to say the least. I started blogging about 20 years ago using Movable Type, which was pretty much the only tool available at the …
Ritual by Mo Hayder — brutal, like the other books in the series, but well written with a good and gripping story. 📚
The Treatment by Mo Hayder — liked the first one better. This one felt unnecessarily dragged out. Nonetheless, it is still a tense and horrifying story worth reading. 📚
My Junited 2024 list: Junited is all about sharing. Each day in June, I’ll update this page with a new link to a blog or post that I think deserves a little extra love. Building software to last forever The world’s worst boss Cheers to the Small Web The moment of a lifetime Lighten your grip Attracting similar people …
Junited: a blog love letter: May has been—and still is—all about the wonderful WeblogPoMo. Just one more week to go. Let’s keep it up, friends! Some folks have been asking if there’s anything fun or inspiring lined up for June, while others are secretly hoping there isn’t. But before you say, “Not another challenge,” hear me …
Birdman by Mo Hayder — wow, what a ride! This book was absolutely great stuff, genuinely guaranteed to give you some fantastic nightmares. 📚
Why write?: I’ve been thinking about why I write… Is it a call for attention? A hope that it might lead to something “big”? A fear of missing out? To be honest—yes, that was true in the past. And it felt good, for a while. But then, it started to itch… A constant sense that nothing was ever good enough, …
No and Me by Delphine De Vigan — I loved it! It’s such a beautifully written book that manages to be sad, funny, and interesting in a perfect mix. 📚
2023
Cutting concepts : Went to the hairdresser. I started explaining what I wanted… Then I stopped myself and said: “Just do whatever you think looks good.” The result? Something I’d never have thought of – and it looked great. What if we cut (or at least trim) our ideas and preconceptions in other parts of life too, …
It's alive!: Hello everyone! I’ve been keeping an eye on Bear Blog1 for a while, and I really like its approach and philosophy. So, I started thinking: “What should I write about? The blog needs a theme.” And I kept thinking… and thinking… and thinking… Finally, I realized …