A while back, I rated Star Wars Episode IV on Amazon. I loved the Star Wars movies as a kid, and I love them now. The thrill of watching Luke, Leia, Han and Chewbacca defeat the empire, the agony of watching Luke lose his arm… and the banter going back and forth between Han and… Continue reading Oh, Amazon
Month: April 2010
A fresh start
No matter how many technical applications I have for writing in, Word, Scrivener, OpenOffice… – I don’t think there is anything that compares to an empty, lined notebook and a brand new pen that writes well. The rest of the writing process may be messy and disorganized, and may work better in computer-based writing programmes,… Continue reading A fresh start
Quotation Monday #4: Accomplisments
He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor. – Menander (342 BC – 292 BC)
Quotation Monday #3: Limits
The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. – Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882 – 1945)
Signs of Spring in Norway
Every year there are certain signs that spring is coming to Norway: the snow is melting, the crocuses are popping up – and there is a possibility of widespread trade union strikes hanging over our heads. In Norway, the trade unions hold the potential to paralyze the country for weeks on end. The unions have… Continue reading Signs of Spring in Norway
Quotation Monday #2: Genius
Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration. – Thomas A. Edison (1847 – 1931)
Quotation Monday #1: Joy
May your walls know joy; May every room hold laughter and every window open to great possibility. – Maryanne Radmacher-Hershey, 1995
Quotation Monday: information
Photo: Marcus74id/FreeDigitalPhotos No cake today (although, I did make a fantastic Devil’s Food Cake and a Lemon Cake for my sister’s birthday, which are sure to pop up again some time.) but rather the introduction of a new concept on the site. I love quotations. The inspiration, the humour, and the food for thought. So, last… Continue reading Quotation Monday: information
Mette-Marit’s popularity
A recent poll of the Norwegian population made by order of Dagbladet reveals a change in how the Crown Princess is seen by the general population. A similar poll nine years ago, showed that the Norwegians were skeptical of the future of the royal house after Mette-Marit’s entrance into the family. Now, 58% of the… Continue reading Mette-Marit’s popularity