Yesterday was a good day if at 29°C somewhat warmer than usual.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine my familly has been engaged in that country`s struggle against the, in my opinion justified epithet, ”ghouls of this Century.” Without going into any detail I would just say it is about contributing money, goods or services wherever the need arises. Our contribution, often under the auspices of any one of the many organisations engaged in helping Ukraine, may be considered small but as they say in Sweden, ”many small streams make a great river.”
With more than a passing interest in politics I am fully aware of the overwhelming political support Ukraine has in Europe. From a Swedish angle it is a case of political Consensus with a capital C. Proportional representation with a large number of smaller political parties in parliament rarely equates with this, indicating not only the strength of support but reflecting a high level of indignation.
Why was yesterday such a good day?
Selling plastic ducks for a duck race at Västerås City Festival with all the money to be spent on equipment for Ukraine was the reason we were there.
Meeting people, listening to them and realizing that Ukraine occupies many people`s hearts and minds made it a special day.
Soon the equipment from the proceeds of the duck race (dedicated to equipping trucks with mobile showers for front-line troops) and the equipment from other fund raisers will be on their way via ”SKICKA VIDARE TILL UKRAINA” (Send on to Ukraine).
Meanwhile I would like to pass on this message for ”our/Europe’s soldiers in the trenches.”
The people of Sweden have your back.
