Swedish Wednesday
It was a day of “unexpected Swedishness”.
First, a colleague who had recently visited Sweden had brought me copies of some Swedish magazines. There was one that was a bit … Read the rest “Swedish Wednesday”
Four Songs from Frida in Swedish
After tonight’s Swedish class, I’ve been having a bit of a Swedish pop night on Youtube, so I thought I’d share with you three clips from Frida from ABBA’s solo … Read the rest “Four Songs from Frida in Swedish”
Stonewall Sunday
It was a reasonably inactive day for me with only three major highlights: I loved watching the UK comedy night on Foxtel, I watched a favourite old movie, Stonewall, and … Read the rest “Stonewall Sunday”
Mamma Mia Around Europe
Twelve months ago, as I was travelling overseas the film “Mamma Mia” had just opened. Everywhere I went, Mamma Mia seemed to be following me. It’s interesting how in some … Read the rest “Mamma Mia Around Europe”
Dancing Queen
I’ve never really quite got the exercise thing.
As a child I was never really very good at sport as I struggled with hand-eye co-ordination. I was okay at tennis … Read the rest “Dancing Queen”
On The Buses
One of ABBA’s last recorded songs is a track called “The Day Before You Came”. It’s a sad, haunting piece, though with an optimistic side to it, as Agnetha recounts … Read the rest “On The Buses”