Helsingborg Grey
As you’ll have noted from my right column on this blog, I’ve become quite an enthusiastic user of Google+ I’m a bit of a Google fan boy to start with, … Read the rest “Helsingborg Grey”
Sverige
For most of my life, I’ve been fascinated by Sweden. It started with ABBA, of course. Then I discovered their approach to how society should operate matches with my mine. Then I visited and discovered the beauty of the place, and the awesome people. Music, literature, film.
Swedishness and IKEA
As you arrive at the new IKEA at Tempe in Sydney, one of the first things you notice are the flags out the front. There’s a NSW flag, an Australian … Read the rest “Swedishness and IKEA”
Slept Like A Log
As we touched down at about a quarter past ten local time in Brisbane, there was already a bit of an excitement in the air for passengers on our aircraft.… Read the rest “Slept Like A Log”
MaggioFest
I don’t know why exactly, but for the last few days I’ve found myself a little addicted to the music of Veronica Maggio. Almost exclusively, I’ve been listening to … Read the rest “MaggioFest”
Ola är jättebra!
Today I would like to introduce you to my favourite Swedish pop star at the moment, Ola Svensson.
I first discovered his work when he was an entrant in … Read the rest “Ola är jättebra!”
Too much Sweden is never enough
There has been a proliferation of news about Sweden and Swedish-ness in the Australian newspapers lately, and I don’t mean just stories about Julian Assange. Of course, there are the … Read the rest “Too much Sweden is never enough”