Our son John lives in one of 33 DCI group homes. Each summer they all get together for a big picnic at Como Park in St Paul. The highlight of the picnic is the guest appearance by Elvis. This particular Elvis is absolutely amazing and has a wonderful rapport with all the residents. He patiently […]
Tuesdays with Tim: Tim Designs a Card
When it was time to write my thank you notes to all the people who took care of me in Norway, who did I turn to but Karen and Stampin' Up!? I didn't actually stamp on this card, but I did use the Stampin' Up! card stock, Stampin' Up! Snail (I had to ask Karen […]
Tuesdays with Tim: Summer Refreshments
I served my special fruit smoothies to the women at Karen's stamping class today at our home in Richfield, MN Today's smoothie was made with blackberries, bananas, orange juice, ice cubes and vanilla yoghurt. It makes a perfect summer snack! To be refreshed, come to Karen's next class and I will serve you one too! […]
Tuesdays with Tim: Breakfast in Norway
My favorite breakfast story in Norway is, of course, a fish story. The first breakfast there I experienced the strangest thing: caviar (spelled Kaviar there) in a tube! Weird, but a great way to start experiencing Norwegian cuisine! Another popular breakfast (or any other meal) is Norwegian heart shaped waffles with lingonberry sauce. They thought […]
Tuesday’s with Tim: A Favorite Recipe from Norway
First, a picture of the best salmon I ever had! The veggies were cooked right on top of it! I also loved this fish soup which I had at two different houses. (If you ever visit Norway, I hope you like fish! Of course, the fish also tastes better there!) First, the recipe in Norwegian: […]
Tuesdays with Tim: Memories of Norway
My grandmother Anne Ostbo came from Surnadal, Norway, southwest of Trondheim. She lived with us on our dairy farm in Jackson, MN. I remember sitting in her lap as she sat in her big wicker wheelchair. I was seven years old when she died. Grandma Anne had seven siblings. My mother has one first cousin […]
Tuesdays with Tim: Becoming a Grandpa!
Becoming a Grandpa is the best thing that ever happened to me. Seriously, it’s a Spiritual Experience bundled up in the body of a cute little boy, in fact two cute little boys. My first Grandson is Cael Timothy. He is 7 months old and lives in a suburb of Chicago. My car is getting […]
Tuesdays with Tim: How to Make Perfect Oatmeal!
Today, on Tuesdays with Tim, I am sharing my way of making perfect oatmeal! I make this often, but never more often that this past week after my dental surgery when I have been on a "soft" diet! That has been quite boring…..but then, back to the oatmeal! I get up at 4:00 am for […]