I Don’t Like Mondays – and neither do the kids
Today is everyone’s first day back to school after Easter break. I had to haul depressed kids to the kitchen...
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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?
Alan Turing vs. the Sharknado
This weekend I watched both “The Imitation Game” (nominated for 8 Oscars) and “Sharknado 2″(nominated for 0 Oscars). I will...
Don’t Mess With Texas
There’s a parent at my kid’s school that is ….. hm…. how shall we say….. not a nice person. I...
Time for new shoes
My son does not agree with my decision to throw his shoes away. “They’re my secret pocket shoes!”
Who decides? I decide!
My children were complaining this week that the weekends should be longer. I slammed my fist on the table and...
Time once again for the Easter witches
It’s that day again. The day that Easter witches come to my door asking for candy. The Swedish children dress...
Beaver attack!
These are always my favorite stories around here. But I still have never seen a beaver! I’m always looking for...
America
I’ve had two jobs now where I’m supposed to encourage others to eat healthy. Then this turns up. Why do...
Time change
My children had no clue the time changed this weekend. I got up before them and switched all the clocks....
This could be an interesting event
In my food research, I’ve come across something called “The National Restaurant Association’s Show & International Wine, Spirits, & Beer...
The easy (lazy) way to teach kids another language
On our recent trip to Germany, we bought our kids a Furby. This is a talking animal that interacts with...
A good offer?
I just got an offer in my email for Groupon – “Europe trip with SECRET destination!” Umm… no thanks. Who...
Burger King fragrance
Finally, a great gift idea for Father’s Day. Won’t my husband be thrilled?
Watch the eclipse – if you can find the sun
Today Stockholm is supposed to have an almost total eclipse – 90% or so I believe. We’ve been excited all...
Tomatan – Robot of the future
Lately at my job, I’ve been doing research on food and technology. Today I came across an article that beautifully combines...
Playground politics
I’ve been reading a book recently on World War 2 and was trying to mention a few things to my...
Give a hoot, don’t pollute
I was reading a post from my hometown in Texas about how many businesses are not keeping up landscaping or...
St. Patrick’s Day score – 12-1, in my favor
YES! Once again, my husband forgot today was St. Patrick’s day which ended up (as it does many years) with...
30 Amazing Outdoor Kitchen Ideas
I saw a friend post this title on Pintrest with a gorgeous summer outdoor bbq, counter, grill and patio furniture in...
Pictures of pork, beer and pretzels
My lunch all last week. I’m currently on a salad diet.