A Norwegian Domino's
I snapped this a few days ago. It’s a picture of a Norwegian version of Domino’s pizza (based in the U.S.). They have no affiliation. The locals tell me the pizza is crap, just like the U.S. version.
Life
I do write about everyday happenings in my life. I try to keep these to a minimum, but sometimes real life is the only thing I can write about.
My Current Top Post
My current top post has been about pedophiles. You wouldn’t believe some of the search terms I get. It’s mostly for people looking for pedophile-related items. As an uncle with three nieces, this disturbs me. I’ve been contemplating redirecting that post to an even harsher post. I’ve even had people e-mail me lambasting me for …
The Strangest Thing a Cop Has Asked Me
I was stopped by a cop in a local mall. He asked one question, which I thought was rather odd. “When was the last time you slept?”
My Sister and the Iraq War
As most of you know by now, I’m in Norway working as a WordPress developer at a company called Metronet. Most of my colleagues (who are foreign to the U.S.) are surprised to find that I worked for the Department of Army for six years. My College Years My sister attended a college in Phoenix …
I'm Too Young
I was having a Skype conversation with one of my nieces yesterday. As a preface, let’s say she’s very young. Like seven young. She started by making smalltalk, “Do you have a girlfriend?” “No.” I responded. “Do you have a girlfriend?” She laughed. “I’m too young.” “Too young for what?” I asked. She responded candidly, …
Twenty Twelve – A Year in Review
Twenty twelve was a very tumultuous and emotional year for me. I moved to Norway about this time last year. I left my family, friends, my cat, and my awesome apartment behind for a new life in Europe. Moving here could have easily have been one of my many, many mistakes. And I’ll admit, when …
Fire in Grünerløkka, Oslo
It’s a rare occurrence when I see a major street blocked off with emergency vehicles in Oslo right near my flat. Apparently there was a fire in an apartment building near where I lived. There wasn’t a fire visible when I came across the scene, but I could still smell the smoke. Here are some …
Old-Style Tram in Oslo, Norway
Today while walking home, I saw an old-style tram traveling along the tram tracks. Here are a few pictures I took. Enjoy.
Harestua, Norway
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine took me to Harestua, Norway for some rest and relaxation. Here’s one of the photos I grabbed at sunset.
Holmenkollbakken Ski Jump and Akershus Fortress
Last week I decided to see two tourist attractions in Oslo, Norway: Holmenkollbakken Ski Jump and Akershus Fortress Below are Flickr slideshows for both visits. Holmenkollbakken Ski Jump If you are on a mobile, the slideshow can be viewed on Flickr. Akershus Fortress Akerhus Fortress is very visible from the Aker Brygge area and is …