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• 10 Reminders That I Live in Sweden... 5 years ago I know I’ve been living in Sweden when: Someone I know plays golf and votes for the Left Party I’m wearing red pants and I don’t think twice about it (I also have a pair of bright green and light blue slacks.) I’m no longer uncomfortable with long periods of silence But I wrap up …...
• Olives For Breakfast 6 years ago It was pitch dark this morning when my son began screaming at his younger brother for stealing the olives off of his plate with such an intensity that you’d think the olives were the last memento from an old lover who’d just died. Why was he eating olives for breakfast? Funny that you ask. My...
• Sustainable Swedish Banking and Why You Shouldn’t Maximize Profit 7 years ago Episode 2: Raise your hand if you like your bank! Like I thought, you don’t, if you’re like most people. But they’re a necessary evil, right? Well, maybe, but there are some “new” banks that have been gaining in popularity in recent years. “New” is in paranthesis because these banks...
• Sweden Really Is One of the World's Largest Exporters of Arms Per Capita 7 years ago Episode 1: When people think of Sweden, I think they think of the peace loving Swedes, generous welfare state, equality, neutrality. You know, all these progressive ideas. But what they may not know is that Sweden is one of the world’s largest exporters of weapons per capita. And...
• Why You Should Be Jealous of Maternity Leave and Paternity Leave in Sweden 7 years ago Episode 3: Sweden is recognized around the world for having the best maternity leave and paternity leave. But is it true? Does Sweden’s maternity leave and paternity leave policies work for everyone? Aren’t there any downsides to the system? Often when I tell American friends and family about...

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