Nerja-sea-with-bathers-by-Nick-Kenrick

January 11, 2017 By Jodi

Have You Ever Written to an Author?

June 13, 2016 By Jodi 6 Comments

A few years ago I was sitting in a cafe in Santa Barbara and felt an overwhelming urge to write to David James Duncan. I had just read a piece by him in The Best American Essays 2009 about birds and extinction and disintegrating marriage, which left me weeping at my table.

Happy Second Birthday, Leif!

September 29, 2016 By Jodi Leave a Comment

Today is Leif's second birthday. Tonight we are having a small gathering with neighbors and a couple friends, and this weekend we will spend a fun day doing things that Leif loves. He's still young enough that he doesn't seem to understand that it's his birthday, or what that means--but I'm sure he'll enjoy his ice-cream...

Stockholm With Kids: Gröna Lund

September 14, 2016 By Jodi Leave a Comment

Normally I'm quite unsure about what I want to do for my birthday. I always have the vague notion that I would like to see friends and eat good food, but beyond that, no clear idea. This year, however, I knew exactly how I wanted to spend my birthday weekend--outside, having fun.

September's First Autumn Weekend

September 26, 2016 By Jodi Leave a Comment

While it may have officially become autumn just last week, here in our part of Sweden it's felt like fall since early August. Still, we wanted to herald the new season with an outdoor weekend--and a trip to an apple orchard.

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