-Feb 16th. Yesterday I returned to the new Kronan supermarket in nearby Mosfelllsbæ simply to change my diet. Most people use Bonus (they`re everywhere and the cheapest markets) but have what many call a lower quality of goods. I haven`t found it that way but still desired new stuff as from Kronan.

-Some years back the 30 year old daughter of a friend married a fellow from Nigeria and had one child. Recently they got divorced, and she didn`t inform anyone for 2 months, including her parents. As part of the divorce package, they arranged for joint custody of the child which means he can bring this child to Nigeria. Once there and enmeshed in that culture, the daughter will never see the light of day. I can go on with other tragedies here in Iceland; seems there`s no limit to them…not that they differ from cases in other countries but by reason of the smaller, more closely-knit society.

-Several of us are involved in planning a retreat this August in Snowmass, Colorado. Most of those going belong to Grafavogurkirkja`s prayer group, about 20 or a little more. There could have been at least 10 additional participants, but they can`t come due to commitments that recently came up. At first we were disappointed but then thought it best to restrict those going to the Grafavogurkirkja group. They know each other and have been coming together since 1990. I.e., additional participants would detract from the group`s spirit.

-Much rain this morning but mild at 9am, 6C.