Tag Archives: Norway

Swedes and Norwegians

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Fenster

Fenster writes: My ancestors emigrated from Sweden, close enough to the Norwegian border as to have my mother speculate that we might be part Norwegian.  She never explained the difference and so I grew up thinking the two nationalities were … Continue reading →

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Marriage by Any Other Name

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Atypical Neurotic

Atypical Neurotic writes: This is a revision of a comment I just made on a Facebook post on the topic of marriage equality, specifically on whether opposition (or even skepticism) was prima facie evidence of bad will, if not bigotry, … Continue reading →

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Music Du Jour: Otis Redding & Friends Stax/Volt Revue in Norway, 1967

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM9Nq0bXHPc

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Village Du Jour

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Lofoten, Norway Click on the image to enlarge.

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Oslo City Hall Under a Clear Blue Sky…

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Atypical Neurotic

Atypical Neurotic writes: Begun in 1931 and completed in 1950, Oslo City Hall is an entertaining blend of Functionalism and Arts and Crafts.

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