And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Amen
Matthew 6:13
To look at a town with three questions. We will take each in turn.
Oil, why?
An answer from the Norwegian Petrolium Museum that illuminates the oil industry.
I was taken by the combination of plants all the same in each planter dotted around.
A theme of bluegreen.
Oil, almost all of us use it. Look at the pipe lines from Norway to Europe. Norway meets 25% of the total EU gas demand.
I was allowed to say what I thought at the end of a very interesting read. They electronically log which questions you get right. If all right, you can give an opinion. The problem is complex, BUT if we destroy our environment,there are no more questions to ask.
We all sleep. Me too.
The second question.
Why are there so many dandelions in Norway this year?An answer from an artist in Stravanger, sitting painting in her upstairs studio with her artwork all around her.
The one with the dandelion made me ask the question.
The answer is simply that two years ago, Norway decided not to cut any dandelions before they flowered. There are fields of them with very long stems.
The insects must be pleased. ( simple, just no more cutting, simple, just no more using,really!)
The third question.
Why are you in Norwegian national dress?An answer from two ladies sitting with us on the bus.
We have just sung for the King in Risor. We then had a conversation about them singing in Wales, the UK, and how special a woman felt wearing a national costume with flowers. It also led to talk about Royals.
Harold V was born 21 Feb.1937 . That makes him 86 years old. He succeeded to the throne on 17 Jan. 1991. His older daughter gets married in August 2024 ,and his younger son is heir apparent.
Three questions answered, not completely. At the museum, they did suggest that each thing we do should trigger a question in our minds:
Is this good for the environment?
Walk the streets of Stravanger a while. There is a cruise ship in and a lot of English in use:
Three thoughts:
He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than king.
The stars, that nature hung in heaven, and filled their lamps with everlasting oil, give due light to the misled and lonely traveller.
Both quotes are from
John Milton
I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, that His justice cannot sleep for ever.
Thomas Jefferson.
Thank you for thinking with me as we had these conversations in Stavanger, Norway.
Sandy 🙂