Turns out yesterday inspired Olof to photography as well. Here are a couple of his shots. His view beats the pants off of mine.

Though there’s a distinct possibility I’m saying that only because I don’t have to go out in it today.

I took this picture off my front porch just before noon today. This is my kind of winter.

No, no, not that. I told you, I’m done in that department. But not, I hope, in the history department. Uppsala University’s history department, that is. (Yeah, I know that was weak. Sorry.) But. BUT. It’s true, I’m applying to a master’s program there. When I was in college I always intended to go on… Read More Big news!

Two pumpkin pies, praline-topped sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, spinach dip, ranch dressing, and assorted crudités, those our my culinary contributions to our Thanksgiving feast tomorrow evening. It feels like I got off easy compared to my co-chefs, who between them are doing the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, dinner rolls, and a wide selection of side… Read More T-day tally

My boy’s operation was this morning, and all went well, thank goodness. It’s crazy how worried and nervous I’ve been. I brought him home this afternoon, and as one might expect, he’s not his usual cheerful self. Poor feller.

This was the view from my front porch a couple of mornings ago, on November 17. Not a sign of snow, as you can see. Unfortunately, things have taken a turn for the wintry today, and a couple of flakes have made their way down to the ground. I’ll keep holding on to this, though,… Read More Delay

Yesterday the kids had a dress-up day at school, and while Tage declined to go in costume, Petra was a princess, of course.

Remember that fatty tumor Asbjørn’s side? I noticed a little while ago that it’s grown a fair bit, so I carted him off to the vet again last week. She still says that it’s nothing to worry about, really, but that it’s probably a good idea to remove it, and to do it now while… Read More Dog