Category Archives: Beauty

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Anita

Here’s another video for you; The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore was awarded the Oscar for best animated short earlier this year. It’s an amazing film – enjoy!

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Adoring the few

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Anita

I tend to get philosophical when it comes to world affairs and politics. It can be a bit overwhelming at times. Even though we’re constantly presented with what is happening everywhere at all times, we’re not able to take it … Continue reading →

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Expressing the inexpressible

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Anita

What would this world be without music? It would be less cheerful, for one. Less understanding. Less poetic. Less fun. You might argue that the world already seriously lacks these qualities, despite the amount of music being made. But I … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Anita

There’s something special about old pictures. The past few days I’ve been going through lots of pictures, from the beginning of the 20th century up until the very end. The 1970s, 80s, and 90s have a good deal of hair … Continue reading →

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‘Mamihlapinatapai’

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Anita

I like people. I mean, we’re fascinating. It’s like my mom said the other day, while watching television: look at that nose, isn’t it weird? – there are so many strange noses. And the thought that all 7 billion noses … Continue reading →

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Amnesty 50 years

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Anita

I would just like to encourage everyone to go to: http://earthcandle.amnesty.org/fl/#/en_no/en/ Let’s hope Amnesty won’t reach its 100th anniversary.

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Beauty

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Anita

Take a look at this picture. You’re looking down on the village of Ballstad, which is situated on one of the Lofoten islands in northern Norway. I think most people would agree with me that this view is beautiful. But … Continue reading →

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