Tag Archives: Svendborg

Cause and Effect

I like to think that for every cause or action, there’s an effect or change somewhere else. This follows you throughout your life and every decision or action you take will have a positive or negative impact. This can also … Continue reading

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Semper Fi – Last Boy Scout

At 8 years old you are at an age where you have to learn the hard way. I don’t mean that you have to get bruised, but that some experiences can only be taught by actually trying them. Basically, every … Continue reading

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Goodbye Dad

My beloved father passed away during the night between Thursday and Friday, at the end of April, and only 2 weeks after my baby girl was born.  He slept quietly in, leaving all his pain behind, so now he can … Continue reading

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My Svendborg

Like the rest of Denmark, Svendborg goes way back and was officially founded in 1229.  At least that’s when it was first mentioned in a document.  Sydfyn, which includes Svendborg, was actually given to Princess Eleonora, the wife of Valdemar … Continue reading

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Denmark – Quick and Dirty History Lesson

Denmark is the beautiful country between Skagerak and Kattegat, just below Norway and Sweden.  When you look at a World map, Denmark, is the little finger sticking up from Germany.  It looks a bit like a face with a huge … Continue reading

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What’s with the duck?

If you’ve ever considered going to Denmark to celebrate Christmas, in case you have some Danish friends or relatives, then it might be worthwhile reading this blog.  Or, you might just be interested in how Danes celebrate Christmas.  This blog … Continue reading

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