You know that awkward moment when you sit down in a barber’s chair in a foreign country where you don’t really know the language and sincerely hope that the few words you do know will convey the correct information for the cut you want? Well, now add to that, the barber’s chair you sat down is operated by a barber that you know is a … Continue reading That awkward moment…
Now, which side of Knackbrod do you butter? Choose your side, pick-up your arms and take to the field of battle to defend your choice!! But be sure that your arms are period appropriate, so only halberds, battle-axes, maces, swords, and bows will be allowed. Oh, if you happen to have a horse you can use a lance too. This past weekend, we were lucky … Continue reading A Knights Tale at Hovdala
Today I found myself at a little girls birthday party. The party was fun and as it was winding down S and I were set to collect the boys and make our exit, but instead we were invited to stick around for a small BBQ with a few other families a bit later that day. Awesome!! First, I love BBQ (or really any dinner party … Continue reading Woe is the Adult Me
The cold ocean met the land as a thick fog blanketed the surrounding pastures where the sheep grazed contently under the fog-shrouded sun. The land rose dramatically out of the sea and rolled on further into Sweden. Upon the peak of the seaside precipice a monolithic stone Viking ship marks the site of King Ale’s final resting place, at least according to local legend. 59 … Continue reading Ales Stenar
The sun streamed in through the easterly windows with a blinding brilliance, especially for 5:45am. Accompanying the sun came the morning cry from M demanding to be released from his crib. It’s May 1st, which is important to us for three reasons. First, solidarity with the workers of the world!! Second, it is the Almhult Disc Klubb’s season opener tournament. Third, the cows too were … Continue reading Once Upon a May Day
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