Tag Archives: christmas

the end of a decade

spending the end of a decade here with the ones I missed the most. spending the end of a decade with the tunes of christmas with the candles lit making gingerbread men with the kids seeing them smile. all focused on choosing the right color for the mans eyes. going for walks in the eveningsContinue reading “the end of a decade”

Finally you are here

December – I’m happy you are here With the Christmas markets, kids singing in the streets and the cold settling in. The time in New York is coming to an end. With everything that entails – indeed also moments of joy. Been months on the go. Now a white Christmas in Norway awaits. Hope youContinue reading “Finally you are here”

Coming together for the holidays

Saturday Dec. 1st A room full of joy and happiness. A room full of stories of people from all around the world. By telling and listening to the stories of others we might just get a little bit closer. By being willing to listen – by being willing to learn – we might just comeContinue reading “Coming together for the holidays”

this morning

When I woke up this morning and put my bare feet on the cold wooden floor I saw the sun create a pattern I’ve missed. I’ve missed seeing the light paint its strokes on the ground. When winter comes it is like nature stops for a second. Just for us to make room for appreciation.Continue reading “this morning”

Cultures united for Christmas

Saturday Dec. 10. I am sitting around a table with people from all around the world. We’re listening to Christmas music, wrapping presents for the kids parents, rolling marzipan and baking Norwegian Christmas cookies. Bringing different traditions from different cultures together.