The Beatles broke up?!
Today I had to deliver news to my kids that no parent wants to have to say…… Oh wait, I...
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#126 Summer Stories Part Two
Jul 10, 2023 • 21:11
We’re talking to some of our guests from this past spring. We hear a bit about exploring the viking island...
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#125 Summer Stories Part One
Jun 26, 2023 • 14:14
In this special summer edition, we find out how former guests Adam from Australia, Matteo from Argentina and Diana from Latvia spend their summers, both in Sweden and around the world.
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#124 Attack of the Giant Potato
Jun 12, 2023 • 20:05
Today we chat with Ben, who works in comedy, about living in part-time in Linköping, voiceover work, and making a film about all the big things in the small towns across Sweden.
Why kids love medical books
My youngest son was asked to do a short book report the other day on any book he wanted. He...
Cheesus Crust Superstar
This is an actual ad from Pizza Hut in the newspaper in Stockholm. I think it’s funny but I wonder...
Up, up and away in my beautiful baboon
This is what I thought was being played on the radio back when I was about 8 years old. “Wouldn’t...
Italian for crazies
I’m trying to learn Italian at home with the Rosetta Stone program. Rosetta Stone is a great program for learning...
The importance of parents
The other day, my husband and I walked down to the post office (a ten minute walk) to pick up...
My brilliant idea!
It is often said that your brain works to solve problems while you sleep. In fact, there are many famous...
Never make a grocery list while tired
I was exhausted Monday and decided to make my grocery list for the next day right before bed. Here is...
Fermented herring
This was on The Local today. Umm…. I don’t think the world was asking, nor do they care to know.
Do I *like* crime?
I follow the Stockholm Police Twitter account on my feed to keep up with what’s happening. They’re very good at...
Star Spangled Underwear
As I was pulling on my American flag underwear this morning, I started to think about how strange it is...
Available jobs in Stockholm
I work two part-time extra time jobs here in Stockholm, so sometimes I check to see if there might be...
The nice train
Today I learned about “Snälltåget,” or “The Nice Train” in English. I think it’s been around for a while, but...
Burger Boat or Burger Barge?
I’m going to eat a hamburger today from a place called “The Burger Boat” even though it’s a barge. This...
Wise words from the waterslide
I was standing at the top of the waterslide behind an 8 yr old and his 4 yr old brother...
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Sure, the green nail polish felt summery and fresh until the lady at the party offered me a napkin so...
How I wish I could respond on Facebook:
I can’t share this. My daughter looks hideous. Thank you for letting me know it’s the time of the...
What to have with my afternoon coffee…..
I wanted a small piece of chocolate to have with my coffee. Could only find Pop Rocks. Does this make...