A short, suspenseful Norwegian winter’s tale

Driving listening to the radio, heard end of an interview with the author Hanne Ørstavik of a new book ‘Love‘. What caught my attention was the description of being outside in the snow – the silence. Something in the South of England we might not experience anymore. Finalist for the 2018 National Book Award for […]

nordic magic

Sami

“Spirit in the Sky is a story about brave men and women that have fought, and are fighting, for the right to be respected and loved for who they are. It hasn’t always been easy to be the «different one» in a society/community/group. Maybe you look different, sound differently, or just feel different to the […]

Father Christmas 2016 – “Me Warehouse has Melted”

Father Christmas somewhere a little north of Norway (Don’t know much about ‘Modern Toss‘ but think their animation is great)

Man on the Moon – John Lewes

‘Half the World Away’ by Oasis covered by Aurora John Lewes has partnered with Age UK to raise awareness of isolation and lonliness of elderly people, especially at Christmas

Lift my hat to Norway

Trying to find out about the mountain peak collapse of Mount Mannen in Norway – heavy rain seems to be the cause. Old news, perhaps everyone but me already knew about it but (with a nod to my dad) – take imaginary hat off to Norway. If its true – perhaps we should all be […]

Thinking about….

the Lofoten Isles – later this summer or early next. Hoping sometime soon and without huge budget. Any advice, suggestions, places must see – would be welcome