Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow
Infiltrating Sweden one cinnamon bun at a time
While I was at the doctor last week for a sore back, I saw signs posted on the wall that said, “Infection walk-ins from 10-11 every weekday.” This is a new thing that our local doctor’s office is trying for the winter. If you feel like you might have a throat, ear or urinary tract … Read more
Saw this in the grocery store yesterday. Darth Vader promoting yogurt? And strawberry?! This is not right.
I live in an apartment complex. We have an incredibly boring middle space between our two buildings with nothing on it because the building company decided to “keep the nature,” which basically translates to them wanting to save costs by not developing any common area for us to have barbecues. But now I’ve found this … Read more
I only went to one school dance, but if I had known about KFC’s chicken corsage, I probably would have gone to more.
Plus, it’s the woman’s toilet.
Ok, I don’t actually want this gift, but I would consider buying it if I were forced to be a secret santa at the office for someone I hate. Feel free to use the idea on irritating relatives or co-workers. This is an ant watch. It contains 5 LIVE ants! It doesn’t tell time, but … Read more
I took this at Arlanda airport in Stockholm last week when we returned from our trip.
So I decided to show my youngest son one of my favorite movies since I was 11 – “Little Shop of Horrors.” I’ve watched it many times over the years including last year with his older brother on the DVD I bought in the 90s. Well, my husband got new Blu-Ray versions of everything to … Read more
Happy Halloween all! We had a Halloween dinner last night at a friends’ house and the kids got to go trick-or-treating. That’s right – LAST NIGHT, October 30. But this is Sweden where no one is quite sure if Halloween is only one day or which one it is, so they tend to celebrate for … Read more
On my online quest for ideas to put on my wish list, I have come across this wizard hat for cats. I don’t have a cat, but if I could dress it up in a wizard hat, maybe I would get one.
So it looks like a trip down to Italy. (Psstt…. don’t tell my husband they sell wine in Sweden, I’ve convinced him we need a trip to Italy each time.)
You just don’t get lawyers like this in Sweden. This guy makes me want to commit a crime in Texas just so I can call.
My husband wants to know what I want for Christmas. He’s tired of me asking for the same books and bath stuff. I promise I try really hard to come up with things, but once I start looking online, I get really distracted. Now, I don’t think he will buy me any of this stuff, … Read more
I got this in my email from Classmates.com today. I don’t think I’ve been on Classmates.com in almost 10 years. (Has anyone?) Anyway, I love how the subject line has a frowny face. What were they thinking during the meeting of how to reach out to people? “Well, maybe if they feel sorry for us?” … Read more
Son: Mamma, what’s tinder? Me: It’s a dating website for adults. Son: Um….. Club Penguin says I need to find tinder for making a fire. Me: Oh.
Here is the newest song from the government run kids channel. Hip Hip Hurrah for Periods! Complete with dancing tampons! Special lyrics – drippity drip, droppity drop, Here it comes and You’re on Top! Don’t worry, it has English subtitles so you can follow along! (It sure beats Dora the Explorer)
Back in my day: My kids in 2015:
(Be sure to read the caption on the photo. I wouldn’t want this weasel to be blamed for anything.)
News from Swedish researchers today claim that tall people are more prone to developing cancer. All I could think of in this article was this poor tall man in the stock footage photo the paper chose to run with the story. How do you think he feels seeing his picture and a headline below that … Read more
