Too friendly?
For the first time ever, I read about an expat to Sweden who thinks Swedes are “too friendly!
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Fast Food Coma
As I rarely eat fast food these days, I of course fell into a fast food coma for the afternoon.
Have we forgotten what a Planetarium is?
I took a suggestion from a guide book to see “the BEST planetarium in Europe.”
Europe must have some horrible planetariums.
A week in Athens, Greece
A few interesting things to know if you are planning on visiting Athens for the first time.
Gingerbread contest
Every year at the Architecture Museum in Stockhom, they hold a gingerbread house making contest during the month of December.
Not enough variety of restaurants
CNN Headline: It’s the same way I feel about potatoes.
Wax on, wax off
Yesterday was Lucia day here in Sweden, the holiday where we celebrate St. Lucia and the light in the darkness this time of year. Two things fascinate me about this holiday: 1. The major fire hazard 2. How does the Lucia get all that wax out of her hair? Well, the answer to number one … Read more
A very Swedish bartering system
On the neighborhood forum today: Translation: Shoe Rack. 50 kr or will trade for two packages of oatmeal drinks.
Life is a Highway, but not on park trails
I got pulled over for the first time in Sweden this past weekend. Ok, I MAY have been driving on a bike trail, but I had a very good reason. (I had to load very heavy music equipment by the forest, because that’s what you do when your husband wants to make a music video … Read more
New pet… this one breathes!
We got a cat this week! The kids are overjoyed. They say it’s a lot more fun than their last pet, Rocky.
Climbing Clown
On our recent trip to Estonia, I left my family in a small shop filled mostly with Russian souvenirs and trinkets, which went along well with the very Russian man running the shop. While I was off trying to find cash so my son could buy a Russian hat, the proprietor started trying to sell … Read more