Playing for Ireland and Sweden
I am half Swedish and half Irish. I am proud to be both.
Irish in Sweden Podcast – Interview
Kalle speaks with journalist Phil O’Connor about growing up Swedish in Ireland
Swedish Stamps with John Bauer illustrations
In a dusty old box lies a pile of old stamps in mint condition. This gorgeous set of Swedish stamps among them. Evocative, eerie, mythical illustrations by the legendary Swedish artist John Bauer leaping out at me from the perforated postage stamps.
Remembering my mother – artist and inspiration
25 years ago today I lost my mother to cancer. While there is much I can say about the experience of losing someone so young, I will leave that for another day. But today I reflect on the incredible joy she brought to my life. She was a remarkable artist and craftswoman. She would weave […]