The strength of the Constitution lies entirely in the determination of each citizen to defend it. Only if every single citizen feels duty bound to do his share in this defense are the constitutional rights secure. ― Albert Einstein
Author: Anne
Anne is a librarian by day. By night, she reads. She knits. She watches movies and television shows. She enjoys board games. And posting on royal related forums.
Oslo in 1954
May 17 – stream coverage online
NRK should have the stream to follow for the day. The parade with the royals on the balcony start at 10AM Central European Time.
Salted Butter Caramel Ice Cream
It’s almost May 17 – the day when Norwegian kids get to eat as much ice cream as they’d like. I made this ice cream from David Lebovitz’ site: Salted Butter Caramel Ice cream. My changes: I didn’t make the praline for mix-in. For a while I thought I might have burnt the caramel too… Continue reading Salted Butter Caramel Ice Cream
Celebration of the Norwegian constitution
The Norwegian Royal Family joined together with the parliament today to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian constitution. It was originally announced that the King, the Queen, the Crown Princely Couple and Princess Astrid Mrs. Ferner would participate. But Hereditary Princess Ingrid Alexandra was also brought along. There will be a big celebration going… Continue reading Celebration of the Norwegian constitution
Quotation Monday #63: Love
True and false fears let us refrain, Let us love nobly, and live, and add again Years and years unto years, till we attain To write threescore ; this is the second of our reign. ― John Donne, The Complete English Poems
Girls can’t…
Eurovision: The big night
The big finale in the Eurovision Song Contest is tonight. Full on craziness. Spain is one of the “Big Five” so they didn’t have to go through the semi-finals to get to tonight. Usually that is a disadvantage, because the audience don’t have the same attachment to the song. I’m kind of liking this year’s entry… Continue reading Eurovision: The big night
Eurovision 2 semi-finals
It is the second semi-finale of the Eurovision Song Contest tonight. The crazy entry below… I don’t have words. But it is a very Eurovision song. Anyone around calling their significant other “Sweet Cheesecake?”