Weekly update 10/52 Overwhelmed

The war in Ukraine started Friday 24/2 and all war are horrible, unnecessary and causes so much pain. I was thinking and hoping that the conflict would not reach this level and it was a bit of a shock to wake up to the news of that an invasion started. I am also disappointed because I was hoping Russia would manage to hold back against provocations from west and that this could be solved in a diplomatic way. I am strongly against war and against Russia invading Ukraine. But also upset that media is not showing both sides of the conflict or at least a nuance. Propaganda is heavy from both sides in this conflict but we are blindly seeing what they want us to see just like with covid. Some pictures which has gone viral should have been source checked better, unfair to publish pictures from documentaries and from other conflicts. Or maybe even more so I have issues with the moral dilemma of that countries and politics are pointing fingers how bad this is when their is so much shit going on around the world with conflicts, war, corruptions where West is getting involved only where they have benefit. I am still strongly against the war and horrified with all the suffering.
I am worried about the development in all this but also getting overwhelmed with all the reports about what is going on. We have been home with a cold last week so I have had more time to check newspapers sites and I am feeling it is getting too much for me.

So on the more positive side
Düsseldorf has been sunny for days !! Cold but sunny and the sun gives energy! Although getting a cold was a bit unnecessary but ok we havn't been ill for two years so I guess it was our time.
My knitting has continue - and I have made headbands for me and Mila and bought pins to make them a bit more fun. M for Mila or maybe M for mamma now

Mila is continue to make her own hobby horses and she is doing such great job. I have helped with buying some new fabrics and sticks but a part from that she making them all by herself. Here are Pele, Luna and Angel.

And the horse she is riding in real life is called Lily and are a really chestnut mare with a cool prankster temperament.

And pre-planted chili, tomatoes and peppers have been done this week

Next week I need to get ready for the next market an Easter open-air market

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