Swedish Homework
It wasn’t so long ago, that if you saw someone walking along the street talking to themselves you instantly knew they had some kind of mental illness. Nowadays, thanks to … Read the rest “Swedish Homework”
Tag Sverige
For most of my life, I’ve been fascinated by Sweden. It started with ABBA, of course. Then I discovered their approach to how society should operate matches with my mine. Then I visited and discovered the beauty of the place, and the awesome people. Music, literature, film.
Pa Svenska
For the last few weeks, you may recall, I have been learning Swedish at the Lutheran Cafe in Goulburn Street. I have found some aspects of the course quite easy, … Read the rest “Pa Svenska”
Pa Svenska
I’m feeling pretty good tonight. In fact, as I walked home I was absolutely buzzing. Was it love? Was it a great day at work? Had I won the Lottery? … Read the rest “Pa Svenska”
Robyn (Live in Sydney)
Until my friend Patrick messaged me the other week, asking if I wanted to go see Robyn perform live in Sydney, I had only a vague knowledge of the Swedish … Read the rest “Robyn (Live in Sydney)”
Swedish Pop
One of the many consequences of over thirty years of being an ABBA fandom is that I have also come to know and love some other Swedish arts. As many … Read the rest “Swedish Pop”
Sa som i himmelen
I went “over the bridge” today. Well, strictly speaking, I took the tunnel, but you know what I mean. A group of friends and I left the Eastern Suburbs/Inner West … Read the rest “Sa som i himmelen”