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I have spent quite a lot of time cooking in life, and I find it a great hobby. I search for nice recipes and ingredients. The season influences, and it was a long time ago that I made a Paella so that was a nice memory to revive. The saffron is a wonderful spice. Now is also the time of the year to have fresh seafood. However, in Sweden it is said that seafood is best from September-April. The months containing an R. I don’t know if that is right.

What is your favorite spice? Mine are salt n’ pepper. I have been on spice tours a couple of times in tropical countries. That is really fascinating. I especially remember how cardamom grew on the ground. Cinnamon is also impressive, coming from the inner bark of trees. Like words are interesting, when you can derive where they come from, it is also exciting to learn where spices come from. Fresh herbs are delicious. To be reminded to the Mediterranean. Like fresh tomatoes from southern France. My life in a nutshell.

It would be interesting to measure my MAO levels. I would guess that I have low levels since I have always liked exploring new areas. I like to fly. Last time I traveled was to Dubai, and when I was in Abu Dhabi I saw Ferrari World. An exotic mix of religion and cars, and a contrast to what I am used to see. That journey gave me a lot of inspiration to write. After my mothers passing away I now need a new mind set. I need to do something different, and to find inspiration to write more about Greten and her growing up.

It is Monday and I still have some time to go before vacation. I miss to read interesting history and politics. It was a long time ago I read about Israel which is a very interesting country with regard to politics, religion – and also the fact that women are included in military training. I know that because my penpale in high school was from Israel. She wrote that she had to go to military training for two years and that it was mandatory. I could not understand that.

From what I interpret, there will be parliamental elections in Israel for Knesset in September. Benjamin Netanyahu has a challenge with bribes, corruption and also with various regulations within law at a more or less governmental level.

It is now soon three months ago since my mother passed away. It takes time to mourn, and I have thought a lot about her. There are of course different ways of viewing life after death, but religion may play a role. At least it helps to have traditions and ceremonies to remember and move on in life. I touch upon this subject in my book “Generations”. This summer I will learn more about Christianity.

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