Many men called Otto

Met the neighborhood’s own “Ove” the other day — car horn, complaints, and all. Unlike the movies, real-life Ottos never change.

Cookies and blogs

A little story about cookies, generosity, and how the blogging world still carries something beautiful that much of the Western world has forgotten.

Finished reading: Wild and Crazy Guys by Nick de Semlyen 📚

The stories live up to the title. A crazy ride! Fun trivia and behind-the-scenes gems, but also tragedy. Comedy and tragedy often walk together. A great read!

A suitcase full of dreams

A family I met today is off to Thailand for half a year — finally living out a long-time dream. It got me thinking about that quiet inner voice that dares us to believe something might actually work.

Pride Stockholm 2025

Went to the Pride parade here in Stockholm with my mom. A colorful, joyful day full of warmth, memories, and celebration. Snapped a few photos too.

The bored blogger

Trying to find the perfect way to blog… again. This time it felt right — until it didn’t. A few thoughts on boredom, tweaks, and why I keep falling for the same idea trap.

The cost of not listening

Today’s client talked non-stop, leaving no room for me to do my job properly. It got me thinking about how much value people miss when they don’t stop and listen.

Less time, more blog

A rare afternoon off got me thinking about time, creativity, and why I actually blog more when I have less time. Turns out, limits might be the secret sauce.

Fungus and flow

An unusual house inspection got me thinking about routines, resistance, and why blogging — like most things — gets easier the more we do it.