I can’t believe I’ve kept these orchids alive for a year now. Clearly, I should only have low-maintenance plants that don’t require me to remember to water them too frequently. Only, I seem to drown my cactuses…
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.
Books I read in August
Oh, these books. I think I’ve read less books in August than I anticipated. Mostly because I’ve been reading fan fiction instead.
Video: King Olav’s funeral: 100 things challenge #4
Of all the strange things you can find on the internet, I hadn’t expected someone to upload up this. It is the funeral procession, and funeral of King Olav of Norway, who died in 1991. I remember watching this. I was just shy of seven and half years old when he was buried. I had… Continue reading Video: King Olav’s funeral: 100 things challenge #4
Trying to break a habit
So, the Olympics are over. And since I’ve been checking the online newspapers pretty obsessively both because of that, and, it’s been a slow summer, I figured it was time to break my habit. Not write the newspaper-adresses into the browser when I’m bored. Not check every five minutes (really, it doesn’t change much). Not have it on in… Continue reading Trying to break a habit
Video: Cookie Monster
In the same vein as last week’s video: Cookie Monster spoofing Call me, maybe. I suppose this is the time when I say that all my computers/Apple gadgets are named for Sesame Street/Sesam Stasjon (the Norwegian version). In fact, I’m writing this on Cookie Monster 🙂
Sunshine buns
There’s been a decided lack of summer weather in Norway this summer (What is this heat wave you speak of?), so some cinnamon-goodness “sunshine buns” could be the thing to get me in the mood for autumn. Hopefully autumn will be better, weather-wise. This is essentially your basic cinnamon buns, but with a thick custard… Continue reading Sunshine buns
Picture of the month: August
Picture from Bath, last year. I have something for the imagery of one tree standing on its own.
Video: US Swim team
It’s the Olympics, and this past week, I’ve been gazing at sports I never follow the rest of the time. (In addition to handball, because, you know… Norway does pretty well at that regularly.) Among sports such as fencing, cycling (I’ve never understood the fascination of Tour de France, except, well, France), women’s weight lifting,… Continue reading Video: US Swim team
Carrot and cheddar soup
When I realized that the Olympics were coming, and I had freezer space, I decided to make some meals ahead of time. One of my favorites both to make and eat is this soup from BBCGoodFood. Carrot and cheddar sounds like an odd combination, but it works perfectly. I made it exactly according to the recipe,… Continue reading Carrot and cheddar soup