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Welcome

There are some who call me… Tim? Pronouns they/them. Former astrophysicist, current poet and storyteller, perpetual weirdo.

I intend to follow Mary Oliver’s Instructions for living a life:
1. Pay attention.
2. Be astonished.
3. Tell about it.

You are invited to follow along on my poetic life journey. This web page is mostly a blog where I irregularly share my poetry, recaps of adventures and general musings. For the most part I write in English, but occasional Swedish may occur. It’s been alive for 14 years and counting, although (like me) it has gone through some shape-shifting along the way.

For the latest posts, scroll down on this page. If you’re looking for a specific topic or post, you can find a search box and a tag cloud in the sidebar on this page.

If you’re curious about other pieces of art or science I’ve scattered across the internet, do take a look at my list of creations.

Well met, until our paths cross in Cyberspace or Meatspace. (Meatspace is my favourite, really. Hope to smell and touch you at some point.)

  • Undying Tales part 6: Asiatic Lion

      What happened to the lion’s share? You’re left with far less than you need Instead your image is appropriated for all sorts of demeaning purposes as if what you represent your might and majesty needs no basis in your actual continued existence Will the lion’s share come to represent the fate of…

  • Undying Tales part 5: Mangrove

    Tangled roots where ocean meets land where salty meets fresh in the borderland HOME to essential and dangerous beasts with which we are entangled essential and endangered beasts givers and protectors in the treacherous land that is our home Love and roots, Winterdragon  

  • Undying Tales part 1: Iriomote Cat

    I guess some of you have heard of Inktober and the like. A challenge where one is supposed to draw every day of October, based on a list of prompts. Drawing is so far beyond my comfort zone I haven’t even considered participating, but thanks to a friend I realised…

  • A new job

    Hi readers! I haven’t forgotten you, I promise, I’ve just been really busy this past month. Suddenly I have a job again! Kitchen duty and cleaning at the hospital. The newness of it all is overwhelming in itself, then add to that occasional odd hours and my inner critic going…

  • This summer, summed up

    First summer in ten years or so with no mountains whatsoever. Despite that, it’s been a really good one. I don’t know if I’ve ever felt so content. Just feeling comfortable in my own body, for starters. Turns out that’s a good prerequisite for enjoying the heat. Yes, even the…

  • Wings on my Back – completed!

    You know what? I was so psyched about the motorcycle driving licence (yes, I’ve been taking rides every excuse I can get) that I completely forgot to yell about the fact that I accomplished another big thing the very same week. Namely: I FINALLY FINISHED MY GODDAMNED NOVEL!!! Having worked…

  • Triumph, at last!

    I made it! At long last, I got my motorcycle driver’s licence! It took a lot of time, a lot of money, a lot of help and a lot of sweat and tears (though no blood, thankfully). It’s been more than a week since I nailed the test, and despite…