My own personal Hitchcock film...- June 15, 2008 For the past several weeks Dr. Darling and I have suspected that a family of seagulls was nesting on the roof of our building directly above our bedroom window.Normally, I love the seagulls that swoop around The Penthouse-Nordic…they’re a constant reminder of how close we live to the Öresund. But the charm has worn off from weeks of being screeched awake at dawn, which occurs earlier and earlier with each passing day here in the land of the fast-approaching midnight sun. And...http://shazzerspeak.blog-city.com/my_own_personal_hitchcock_film.htm Saturday night in Sweden- June 14, 2008 Not sure which I’m enjoying more…Sweden vs. Spain on our flat-screen TV, or the tall Gin & Tonic made with Bombay Sapphire and fresh limes. Tough call!Mobile post sent by Shazzer using Utterz. Replies. Original EntryLeave CommentRelated Entries:The pause that refreshes...Breakfast of Swedish ChampionsWhere the air is 70-proofWhat the hell happened to spring!Happy Fat Tuesday from Sweden!Large majority of Swedes want to allow gay marriageFrom the Dept. of WTF!In Sweden we..http://shazzerspeak.blog-city.com/saturday_night_in_sweden.htm Add Norway to the list...- June 13, 2008 …of countries where same-sex couples can marry. And the rules were changed in the national legislature, not the courts.Norway’s same-sex marriage law passed by wide majorityJohn Aravosis of AmericaBlog had an interesting obervation:Pretty soon the issue won’t be other American states causing a problem across the country, but rather European countries getting into a majority diplomatic snit with the US when their couples come here and we don’t recognize their marriages...http://shazzerspeak.blog-city.com/add_norway_to_the_list.htm Dennis Kucinich is my hero- June 12, 2008 House votes to send impeachment resolution to Judiciary Committee Original EntryLeave CommentRelated Entries:The chorus demanding Bush be prosecuted for constitutional abuses is getting louderBush tours US to survey damage from his disastrous presidencyW is for War Crimes Bumper StickerWhy wont the press call Dubya a liarKeith Olbermann's advice to Dubya: "Shut the hell up!"Give Dubya props for consistency!New Rules for distinguishing the "bitter" from the idiotsThe Supreme Court strikes...http://shazzerspeak.blog-city.com/dennis_kucinich_is_my_hero.htm Breakfast of Swedish Champions- June 12, 2008 I often blog about cultural differences between the U.S. and Sweden, partly because my workday always starts with a big one: breakfast. (In Swedish: frukost.) The open-face sandwich is basically the Swedish version of Cheerios. Cheese and cucumber is a popular combo, but turkey and tomato (above, right) is equally good. The cafeteria at my office serves them every day around 8:30, which is perfect for me since I have neither the time nor the appetite to eat something before I leave for work. Of.http://shazzerspeak.blog-city.com/breakfast_of_swedish_champions.htm Why doesn't this surprise me- June 10, 2008 A growing body of evidence shows that same-sex couples have a great deal to teach everyone else about marriage and relationships. Same-Sex Couples Offer Insight Into Gender and Marriage - NYTimes.com Original EntryLeave CommentRelated Entries:Swedish wet blanketWhy haven't CA gay marriages destroyed society yetHistoric day in every wayAdd Norway to the list...Gay marriage in a context all Republicans understandNew York to Back Same-Sex Unions From ElsewhereMore pride in my...http://shazzerspeak.blog-city.com/why_doesnt_this_surprise_me.htm |