October 16, 2014 Last week I had mentioned that it was the 143rd anniversary of The Great Chicago Fire. Since then I’ve come across some interesting ties between this historical event and The Danish Home. The first connection was made after I discovered an interesting article buried inside the hope chest. It is…
DetailsOctober 9, 2014 This week marks the anniversary of one of the most catastrophic events in Chicago history, The Great Chicago Fire of 1871. It’s hard to believe that with just a spark a third of what is now the third largest city in the nation was leveled. However, the progress made over the…
DetailsOctober 3, 2014 October 17, 1912 – It’s the bottom of the 7th with the New York Giants leading 1-0 in the 8th game of the World Series at Fenway Park. With one out and a man on second, 24-year-old Boston Red Sox sub Olaf Henriksen steps up to the plate. He takes 2…
DetailsThere’s nothing quite like the autumn, especially here in the northern part of the country where we experience all four glorious seasons. Fall just seems to bring with it an invigorating and refreshing quality. Not only is the landscape around us transforming into a brightly hued scene begging to be appreciated and admired, but also…
DetailsThe Danish Home was a buzz this week as residents prepared their finery for the annual fund-raising event happening this Sunday at Arlington Park and Racetrack. Mormor is wearing a blue suit with a black hat and shoes. She has had the hat since the 1950s and she will be absolutely stunning on Sunday! She…
DetailsSeptember 10, 2014 Believe it or not, this is the name of a book by Patrick Kingsley. It was actually his first book although he was a writer for The Guardian for several years before that. This book was resting on the living room coffee table. I thumbed through it while Mormor was getting a…
DetailsEvery month I receive my copy of The Danish Pioneer and faithfully read about the many wonderful events, organizations and people that are all things Danish in this decades old publication that is published in print and online. My Mormor told me that this publication will receive the Essence Award at the annual Danish Home Benefit…
DetailsAugust 27, 2014 I am so excited to tell you that I am going to the 35th Annual Scandinavian Day Festival on September 7 in Vasa Park. And, you will be able to sign up for chance to win $100 if you subscribe to the Hope Chest on or before that date. Nice! Just sign up…
DetailsAugust 21, 2014 Last week I told you about my journey to Elk Horn, Iowa to learn about the Danish heritage that my Mormor often talks about. She chose to live at The Danish Home of Chicago because it not only keeps the Danish traditions alive, but also she says they are truly celebrated everyday. …
DetailsAugust 15, 2014 Finding the treasures in The Hope Chest and talking to my Mormor who lives at The Danish Home about the Danish culture has intrigued me, as you know. I had the chance to visit Elk Horn Iowa, where, with its sister community, Kimballton, live one of the largest concentration of Danes in…
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