Bugs! Get them off me!
This is why I can’t have any indoor plants. The minute I spot one bug on them, I throw...
Fruitopia
We seem to be having an early season for apples and other fruits here in the Stockholm area, and I’m...
Every scar tells a story
I see this phrase often, so let’s give it a try. “Once upon a time, I cut my ankle while...
A Knuckle Sandwich for Breakfast, dear?
I punched my husband in the face this morning. Right in the nose! Of course, I thought he was some...
The best of false advertising
Yesterday, I wrote about false advertising. Looking up the most famous examples took me down a wonderful rabbit hole of...
K.F.C., ads and wallpaper paste
Yesterday, I got into a heated discussion with my son about how it’s possible for KFC to have so many...
Too many ninjas in my life
After 2 years of longing, my husband finally got the object of his dreams – a Ninja Blender. He was...
A day at the beach
While many of our friends were posting pictures from their beach vacations on the Mediterranean, we were on the Texas...
Back from Bacon-Land
We’ve returned to Sweden this week after a 3 week trip to the U.S. – or as it really should...
Finally enough pickles
One of the nice things about our trip to the U.S. – I can finally get enough pickles on my...
Massage?
Saw this advertisement for a massage clinic. Is it just me, or does it look more like he’s on his...
Sweden vs. Italy
Um… today is the Euro Cup match between Sweden and Italy. So I’m assuming this article is regarding soccer, but...
Important Texas news
We will be visiting Texas soon, so I thought I would check the local news. This seems about right. Also,...
Creepy advertising
Funeral home ad from a newspaper in Texas. To answer their question … probably that guy in the picture… or...
Late night questions
Last night’s very important question from my son after going to bed: “Mamma, would you rather have teeth for hands...
Passive aggressive
I used to be in charge of the fruit basket at a previous job. Then they asked someone else to...
Why so stressed?
This is what my husband keeps asking me. “Why so stressed?” Good question. I don’t know. Maybe it’s because: I...
Someday…
“Someday, when the weather is better…” began my son the other day. “Um, the weather is sunny and beautiful outside,”...
Best vending machine ever
Q: Why can’t we have this vending machine in Sweden? A: Because it would make me very unhealthy in a...