Yet another holiday
Today is another holiday here in Sweden. I can’t remember the name of it. 12th day of Christmas holiday or...
Chip thieves
My thoughts on this story from The Local: It must have occured on a Friday or no one would have...
A quiet New Year’s Eve
I’m not sure if it’s age or lack of sun, but almost everyone I know in Stockholm (including me) just...
Typical Swedish neighborhood problems
No, this time it’s not drunken moose, but a sledding contest at the nearby ski hill happening on January 30...
Why are Swedes not the happiest in the world?
Well, did you ask them during the month of January? That could be part of your problem.
Who’s up for a little Frisbee?
Took the kids out for some Frisbee this past weekend on the big field by our building. We got a...
Environmentally concious?
People think Swedes walk a lot and use subways to be nice to the environment, but I think we know the real reason.
I’m a tap dancer!
Snow grippers are great until you get them caught between the ridges of an escalator.
Thursday
This was the southeast Texas’ Facebook page this morning. Apparently they’re having some freezing temperatures for the next few nights....
Sign illustrations
Sometimes I wonder who has the job of coming up with the illustrations for park signs.
Is it just me?
I’m currently sitting at work in my winter coat. Normally I sit in the next room with a portable heater...
What’s wrong with this picture?
I’m looking for outdoor Christmas lights. I live in Stockholm. In the month of November, Stockholm has had 5 hours...
Onion eyes
I have a cold today. I blame switching over to the winter coat. Once you give in to winter, the...
I give up
Fine. 3 c outside for the past week. I give up. I’m changing to a winter coat now – not...
Fall Break
It’s now Fall Break. However, the more I read these words, the less I picture a vacation and the more...
The last hurrah
In Sweden, we not only get spring break, we also get fall break. All of the kids are out of...
Refrigeration not necessary
I brought a sandwich to work in a refrigerated bag with an ice clamp just to make sure my cheese...
Tips for upcoming winter
Hang your coat on a radiator overnight to be nice and toasty when you wear it the next day. (Warning:...