Writing it off
This week started badly, everything went wrong twice. No advice, just this: write it off. Writing clears the head and makes the day feel lighter.
Your blog, your rules
Personal blogging isn’t about rules, it’s about rhythm. Some days I write a chapter, some days just a footnote — the key is keeping it joyful and rewarding.
Our kryptonite
Just back from the new Superman movie, and it got me thinking. We all mess up, regret things, and miss chances. That’s human. The trick is remembering we’re not alone in it — our kryptonite is thinking otherwise.
You have me
A customer once said he had nothing of value, and his girlfriend replied, ‘You have me.’ A joke, but also the truth. We take so much for granted, yet nothing is ordinary once we learn to see it.
Bloggers unite
Earlier this year I joined the original Bear blog question challenge, and with Kev’s help it spread across platforms. I’ve now gathered the replies by platform.
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.
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.
The balance of just enough
Trying to find the right balance — in blogging, in habits, in life. Not too much, not too little. Just enough to feel that quiet spark of joy.
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.
Blaugust 2025 — with photos and music
I’m joining the Blaugust 2025 blog challenge — a fun little push to keep up the blogging habit. I’ll also be sharing daily photos and music picks throughout the month.
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.
Turning resistance into reward
Some days the attic feels like a sauna, but I still climb up there — because it’s what I do. This post is a reflection on discipline, resistance, and why the easiest choice isn’t always the right one.
Passion as the recipe for success
I listened to an interview with a Swedish baking star and it got me thinking about how joy and passion are the real keys to success. Maybe the question isn’t “Will this work?” but “Does this light me up?”
Text or talk?
Had a job out in the archipelago the other day and ended up calling instead of texting the person who booked it. Just a little reminder that sometimes, a quick call can save a lot of misunderstanding — tone matters more than we think.
Can't please them all
Did a routine inspection, gave a thumbs up and explained everything clearly to the client — still got a thumbs-down back from the client. Oh well, can’t please everyone.
What keeps us going
I met a 99-year-old client who was full of energy, and it got me thinking — maybe the secret to a long life isn’t about what we do, but that we keep doing what we love.