Merry Christmas
Normally we would have lunch with extended family at my sister’s place, but we broke with tradition this Christmas. This year, we went to my niece’s place to have lunch … Read the rest “Merry Christmas”
ABBA
The pop group I’ve loved since childhood.
What makes a “real” ABBA fan?
I’ve been meaning to say for a few days I had a fun time at the ABBA Celebration in Sydney on the weekend. It was lovely to see some people … Read the rest “What makes a “real” ABBA fan?”
Benny Anderssons Orkester @ Skansen
“We have a problem. We are a dance band, and the people need room to dance” was how Benny Andersson began the Benny Anderssons Orkester performance at Stockholm’s Skansen.
Clearly, … Read the rest “Benny Anderssons Orkester @ Skansen”
Melodifestivalen 2011 #1
There was only one act in the first edition of “Melodifestivalen” this year who actually sang in Swedish. She had those classic Swedish blonde looks, an unmistakably Swedish name, and … Read the rest “Melodifestivalen 2011 #1”
ABBAWORLD Sydney
“This is probably the best opening night at the Powerhouse Museum I’ve ever been to”, I told a colleague as we walked around the party. With simple clever staging, and … Read the rest “ABBAWORLD Sydney”
Min svenska liv
I had a bit of a breakthrough at Swedish class tonight. I normally loathe grammar, but I quite enjoyed the exercise we did tonight. Best of all? I think I … Read the rest “Min svenska liv”