Tag Archives: childhood
The charm of a small town
If you grew up in a small town, this post will be familiar to you. I have a feeling that all small towns, no matter where they are in the world, have something in common. It’s especially fun to come … Continue reading
Posted in For fun, Life
Tagged charm, childhood, elections, hiking, nostalgia, small town, vote
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Montessori joy
Most people look a bit puzzled when I tell them I’m considering becoming a Montessori teacher. Most have never heard of it, and some have, but don’t really know what it is. And it’s hard to explain in a few … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Education, Life, Montessori
Tagged Casa dei bambini, childhood, children, learning, Maria Montessori, Montessori, Rome
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What is your culture?
Today is Norway’s independence day, and I’ve spent the day listening to Swedish music and reading about cultures far away from the Scandinavian area. This makes me think: what really is my culture? Is culture determined on the basis of … Continue reading
Posted in Culture
Tagged 1973, Aksel Sandemose, bingo, British, childhood, Christmas, crime novels, culture, Easter, easter eggs, fear, ice cream, independence day, invisible, Jante, King Olav, London, Lonely Planet, May 17, mixing of cultures, New York, Norway, oranges, prejudice, Scandinavia, skiing, Swedish, tourists, Western
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In a nutshell 