Monthly Archives: December 2020

When I married Scott 25 years ago, I didn’t quite realize that I was marrying into The Hansen Clan. His mom was 100% Norwegian and loved traditions. She and her five siblings were made to promise their immigrant parents that they would keep the family together and keep the traditions going. It lasted for manyContinue reading “Lutefisk and Lights on Little Christmas Eve”

This sounds like it might be a very profound post, but it’s really not. Being new to this “blogosphere”–I heard that word several years ago and it sounded a bit sci-fi–I suppose I should give a quick glimpse into why I’m doing this. It’s very frustrating to see what’s happening to Facebook and Twitter. TheyContinue reading “Who Am I & Why Am I Here”

Ten years ago, I was getting ready to retire. I had taught for 26 years in the Forest Park School District. I loved my career, teaching French and English at the high school level. Most of my memories are good and I have been blessed to have a very selective memory. If there were disrespectfulContinue reading “Time Flies”

Oregon trip–RV Homecoming 2010 Back in June, Scott told me that we would be flying to Independence, OR at the end of August for their annual “RV Homecoming.”  So as the date approached, we were very focused on the weather and found that leaving on Tuesday, Aug. 24, was the best day.  Sure we wouldContinue reading “Did I say “Time Flies”? Well, so do I.”

Back in 2014, I decided to keep a journal of my trip over the pond. Lest I forget, I will upload it here. JUNE 3, 2014 Iceland & Beyond My dad said that I should “blog” about my travels which begin today.  Sounded like a good idea, except that I won’t be taking my computerContinue reading “Previously . . . in a land far, far away.”

Day 1 in Iceland We have arrived! The sun is shining with heavy clouds all around the city and just a little rain for five minutes or so. But now we must wear sunglasses … no kidding!   At our hotel, we ate a delicious breakfast before heading out into Reykjavik. First stop, while waiting forContinue reading “Iceland 2014”

Day 4 in The Faroe Islands The flight on Atlantic Airways to the Faroes took one hour twenty minutes. We were served a little lunch and refreshments and before we knew it, we had landed at Vagar airport. The blue sky and mild weather greeted us along with Danny, our van driver. He was aContinue reading “The Faroe Islands”

Days 6-7. Back in Iceland Whew! It’s been a marvelous blur these past couple of days, from seeing a church built in 1181 to eating whale meat to being invited into the home of an Icelandic woman who does Viking re-enactment and crafting. I’ll blog more details later, but it’s after midnight, the sun isContinue reading “It’s a Wrap!”

Day 9–En route Okay, okay, okay! This more than makes up for the grief I had yesterday with the train strike glitch. I’m sitting in the Saga Lounge in Keflavik airport, which is pure luxury. After a fitful night’s sleep because of squealing tires, which I thought just might be whale songs in the bay.Continue reading “Heading to La Belle France!–June 2014 First to Nantes to visit Michèle.”

Day 15–Moving right along! Here I sit at the Nantes airport waiting for my flight to Geneva where my friends will be waiting! This is the last leg of my wonderful trip abroad. Yesterday, Michele and I took a lovely drive through the vineyards known for their muscadet white wine. We ended up in ClissonContinue reading “Onward to Evian! A visit with Joëlle & Athan”