Mia – June 11, 2019 For the past couple of years, my nine-year-old daughter Astrid has taken ballet lessons. I wasn’t too surprised by her request to begin dancing, as we’d been attending performances of “The Nutcracker” every year since she was three and had amassed a collection of ballet picture books and glitzy tutus…
DetailsIngrid – May 20, 2019 I ordered a Danish flag online, which arrived in the mail this past weekend. I was so excited to hang it over our balcony railing on the 9th floor of our apartment in Lincoln Park for all to see. Lindsay and I sat outside drinking Carlsbergs, watching to see who…
DetailsLiam – May 13, 2019 If my mother had her druthers, we’d have lunch together every day. Maybe it’s my charming company she so enjoys. Maybe it’s that she’s among the 33 percent of moms with adult kids who would like those kids to call them every day, according to a 2016 CBS News poll.…
DetailsIngrid – April 22, 2019 Here’s hoping you all had a wonderful Easter! The weather in Chicago was so beautiful, I made it a point to be outside nearly all weekend. The daffodils in our balcony planter are in full bloom, and the trees are wearing the fuzz that will soon become leaves and blossoms.…
DetailsIngrid – April 1, 2019 My roommate Lindsay (Farfar’s granddaughter) and I were among about 90 people who attended the 61st Annual Women’s Auxiliary Spring Luncheon at Villa Brunetti Banquets in Franklin Park this past Saturday. We arrived at 11:00 a.m. for cocktails and socializing and lunched at noon with some wonderful residents we’ve gotten…
DetailsLiam – February 19, 2019 As I’ve watched family members and friends get up there in years, I’ve said to them and myself, “Getting old is not for the weak.” Aging is hard. Even if you’re in tip-top shape, noticing the body not holding up like it used to is a bitter pill to swallow—as…
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…
DetailsLili – October 1, 2018 I was particularly excited to stop by at The Danish Home recently because it gave me chance to take my new car for a spin. It was quite a co-incidence when I discovered that some of the male residents had just returned from a visit to the Volo Auto Museum…
DetailsMia – September 17, 2018 It’s not often that my husband and I get to enjoy the delicious food of a world-famous chef, so we jumped at the chance to attend last Saturday’s Cuisine and Corks event at The Danish Home. My mother and her friend from the Women’s Auxiliary reserved a table after experiencing…
DetailsLili – September 4, 2018 I think my girls are very lucky to have a grandmother like my Mor. While she may not exactly be their go-to person in times of crisis (Anna just broke her up with long-time boyfriend), she’s always there to listen or offer a hug and some home-made Vaniljekranse cookies. Maybe…
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