Italy observations
As we rode through yet another small Italian town, my oldest son asked, “How come all of these towns have...
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#118 Sister Act
Mar 20, 2023 • 22:47
This week we talk with two sisters who moved to Stockholm, both with very different journeys. And they both happen...
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#117 My First Latvian
Mar 6, 2023 • 26:57
Diana is most people’s first Latvian. And the podcast's first Latvian as well! She talks to us about dating in Sweden, Latvians around the world and more!
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#116 Swedish Malicious Compliance
Feb 20, 2023 • 20:41
Adam from Australia shares his suspicion of ice cream trucks that operate in the winter. What is really going on there?
How to defeat your kids on YouTube
The kids and I have been having a contest on for who can create the most watched video on YouTube....
Correspondence with my son
Otherwise entitled “My son does not appreciate my humor.” My oldest son has been away at summer camp this week....
I need some air, take out an organ
Always take a shower in the morning! You never know what the day will bring. Example, a lazy day last...
It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time!
I planned to bring both of my sons to the beach yesterday. I packed two peanut butter and jelly sandwiches,...
Please refrain from discussing my underwear
Strangers are generally much more talkative in the U.S. than in Sweden. At times it can be nice to chat...
Sweden – your new beach destination!
It’s HOT! Really hot! And you know it must be bad coming from someone who grew up in Texas and...
Apple pie burger
We were told to visit a popular burger place in East Texas that serves an Apple Pie Burger. I pictured...
Pickle juice craze
I’m back from 3 weeks in the states with a confused stomach and many new food observations. Today is all...
Happy Swedish mother’s day
Today is Swedish mother’s day and I got one present from my youngest son a day early when I picked...
Coca-Cola Revives and Sustains
I’m spending my morning looking for a list of Coke slogans on Wikipedia. No reason really, other than I got...
We’ve got to grow it on her brow
My son, who has his bedroom adjacent to the kitchen where the radio plays, stomped out of his room very...
Fake freckles
My kid does this once a month to his face and all he needs is an old Sharpie marker. I’m...
Old tech, so complicated
We had a bunch of 10 and 11-year olds over for a birthday party last weekend. My husband collects old...
Are job ads getting dumber?
Am I too cynical or is it just impossible to take certain companies seriously when going through job application ads?...
Modern nosy neighbors
It seems like Facebook neighborhood groups are just the modern form of the gossipy people who sit at home all...
Did you think it was spring? SUCKERS!
Spent a lovely day on Sunday, here in Stockholm, taking a walk, going to a park and even petting farm...
Boring Sunday + 3D Printer =
My husband was so preoccupied with whether he could, he didn’t stop to think if he should.
Job hunting made fast
If you live in Stockholm and are a passionate cyclist… NOPE. Next. This is an ideal role to gain experience...