Category Archives: Culture
I cannot believe I still have to protest this shit
There is a lot to be amazed about in a US election campaign. The candidates, their views, the money involved, the ads, the extent to which it’s covered by international media – it’s like a circus in every sense of … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Death penalty, Education, Life, Politics, Religion
Tagged Bachmann, Cain, circus, common sense, contraception, don't ask don't tell, election campaign, Gingrich, guantanamo, Obama, Paul, protest, Romney, Santorum, USA
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Adoring the few
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
Posted in Beauty, Culture, Education, Life, Media, Politics, Random thinking, Religion
Tagged idols, Jesus, perfection, persuasion, philosophical, worship
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Expressing the inexpressible
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
Posted in Beauty, Culture, Life, Philosophy, Poetry, Random thinking
Tagged classical, diversity, genres, instruments, interpretation, music
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The shy explorer
A very good friend of mine once told me: Anita, you’re very good at hiding things. And that’s not a good thing. It’s funny; when looking up the word ‘shyness’ in my dictionary (trying to find, not the meaning of … Continue reading
Posted in Age, Culture, Life
Tagged confidence, disinterest, Ecuador, low self-esteem, Shyness, travel
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‘Mamihlapinatapai’
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
Posted in Beauty, Culture, Film, Humour, Philosophy
Tagged July 24 2010, Kevin MacDonald, Life in a Day, Ridley Scott, the world, weird, YouTube
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Charlie Chaplin and human kindness
Posted in Culture, Life, Philosophy, Politics
Tagged Charlie Chaplin, kindness, reason, speech
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Living in denial
I would assume many have watched some of Louis Theroux’s documentaries (BBC) from various societies around the world. He’s the guy who visited the Westboro Baptist Church in Kansas, USA – the crazy sect that goes around to strangers’ funerals … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Life, Philosophy, Random thinking, Religion
Tagged denial, Israel, Louis Theroux, Palestine, Westboro Baptist Church
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Beauty
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
What is democracy to you?
A friend of mine asked me: What does your prime minister mean by that these acts should be met by more democracy? We were at a torchlight gathering for the victims in Oslo and Utøya. Well, I said, what is … Continue reading
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