May13
According to the popular Christian songwriter Claire Cloniger, “I can’t sing, I can’t read music, but I can write the words.” Words are a crucial part of a song, yet lyrics, as forms unto themselves, often get lost in the quest for a catchy, hot-selling …
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Apr29
For some churches in the area, this is “smorgasbord” season. It is a meal that offers a variety of Swedish foods. Smorgasbords are largely Swedish, though Norwegians and Danes use the terms “koldtbord” and “det kolde bord,” respectively. In Estonia, it is …
Apr07
In the US, we have Easter bunnies. In Sweden and Finland, they have Easter witches.
Yes, you read that right—Easter witches.
It is believed that during Easter week, witches were especially active practicing black magic. On Maundy Thursday, they …
Apr01
A new wave in transportation is the electric car. With one, a driver is less reliant on the gas pump, which saves money, reduces dependence on foreign oil, and alleviates toxic fuel emissions. One of the most popular electric cars is …
Mar24
Each August, a crayfish party is held at the Vasa Archives in Bishop Hill. At first, it seemed unusual that Vasa, a Swedish-American fraternity, would be serving crayfish. I associated it with Cajun cooking, especially with chefs as Justin Wilson and his “Louisiana …
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