Lili-December 10, 2018 The Danish Home will host its monthly birthday celebration next week on December 19. My friend Farfar is especially excited because residents and staff are also going out that evening for a tour of Norwood Park’s spectacular holiday lights. “Did you see the house out there?” Farfar asked me on a recent…
DetailsElla – December 4, 2018 While searching the web for some good warm winter drink recipes, I came across an interesting observation: “Gløgg is liquid hygge.” It’s true! Coziness (the approximate translation of the Danish word “hygge”) abounds this time of year, from plushy sweaters to cinnamon-spiced candles to slipper socks roasting by the fire.…
DetailsIngrid – November 26, 2018 In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’m grateful to be writing this blog because it’s giving me a break from my Cyber Monday shopping! I’ve never had the stomach for Black Friday mall hauls, but sitting at my laptop shopping for online deals in the comfort of my own apartment is…
DetailsLiam – November 20, 2018 This time of the year is rife with cozy sweaters, pumpkin-spiced everything and giving thanks. It’s also rife with opportunities to give to charity. There is no shortage of end-of-year asks from every kind of non-profit or charitable organization. My email inbox is filled with them; so is my mailbox.…
DetailsMia – November 12, 2018 For the first time in many years, I’ll be spending Thanksgiving with neither my parents nor my brother. The folks will be holed up with friends at home in North Carolina, thanks to my Dad’s upcoming knee replacement, and my brother and his family will be spending the holiday with…
DetailsLili – November 5, 2018 A new month is upon us, and tomorrow marks the much-anticipated day of our American midterm elections. Some have voted early, and the urgency to exercise our right to vote is undoubtedly higher than in former midpoint races. In particular, more young people are expected to turn out than in…
DetailsLiam – October 29, 2018 I’ve always been a superstitious person. It goes against all reason, I know, but I can’t help it. I’m so superstitious that I would not be opposed to outlawing all ladders and black cats. I’m kidding, of course. My in-laws have a black cat named Smokey, and while I can’t…
DetailsElla – October 23, 2018 October 9th was the 147th anniversary of The Great Chicago Fire. Legend has it that the devastating inferno began when Patrick and Catherine O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern on the southwest side of Chicago. However (and perhaps understandably), Mrs. O’Leary denied those charges, and the actual ignition of the fire…
DetailsIngrid – October 15, 2018 I am not especially fond of beer (wine is my libation of choice), but even I can appreciate the spirit of Oktoberfest. Celebrated in the U.S., Denmark and all around the world this time of year, Oktoberfest is a rousing season of merrymaking with a pint or two or six…
DetailsMia – October 9, 2017 The Halloween countdown began a week ago and now that our house is decorated, I need to start rustling up costumes for my three kids. As a middle-schooler, Jake will settle for something minimal—his grandfather’s old dog tags and camouflage cap, plus a few additions from the Army surplus store…
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