Month: February 2013

  • Is your future at the future?

    Looking (daily) for a new job.  Today’s ad is for a company called “The Future.” How would I explain that to my family?  “I work at The Future…….  No, I’m […]

  • A little sunshine

    Quite a shock in Stockholm for the past few days as we have actually gotten a bit of sunshine!  As with every year, the family and I spend each day […]

  • Job search

    Looking at job ads today.  I like the ones that say, “We’re looking for the BEST manager”  or “the BEST team leader.” I already don’t qualify.

  • Flu Season

    As many parts of the world, Sweden is experiencing a harsh flu season.  At least, that’s what I hear from the news.  Luckily it hasn’t yet hit our family. Sometimes […]

  • I live in the Children’s Village

    I had to send a letter today with someone that had the address of “Children’s Village.” That’s all.  No number.  Just their name, Children’s Village, Stockholm, zip code. How does […]

  • Swedish small town

    This weekend we were in a small town in northwest Sweden.  The main part of town, which consists of about 2 or 3 roads, is very empty.  It’s often a […]