Life in general...... Summer Pause June 14, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 218 Views 2 Comments As the Norwegian summer finally arrives — brief as it may be — it feels right to step away from Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading… Read More
Inspiration Slow Travel, Sharp Pencil: Why You Should Bring a Sketchbook to Norway May 28, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 293 Views 0 Comments There’s a certain way of seeing a place that only reveals itself when you slow down. Not through a camera Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading… Read More
Soothing Saturday Soothing Saturday: Clarinets, Repairs, and Other Trials of Country Life April 18, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 390 Views 1 Comment Most people probably think I spend all my time with the dead. And to be fair, there is some truth Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading… Read More
Genealogy (general)Life in general...... Following My Ancestor Back to Norway March 28, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 501 Views 1 Comment A family story of emigration, war, and returning to Norway generations later. Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading… Read More
Books Book Review: The Craft of Historical Research March 15, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 428 Views 2 Comments Most genealogists begin with names, dates, and places. Historians, on the other hand, usually begin with questions about societies and Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading… Read More
Life in general...... Why Your Story Matters March 11, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 409 Views 1 Comment When we do genealogy and local history, it’s easy to get caught up in dates and names: born, baptized, married, Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading… Read More
Soothing Saturday Soothing Saturday: The Great Snow Showdown February 28, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 381 Views 0 Comments Big snowfall overnight, and the neighborhood is out in full force. Snowblowers roar, shovels clash, and snowbanks rise like fortresses. Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading… Read More
Soothing Saturday Soothing Saturday: When the Light Comes Back (And We All Pretend We’re Fine) January 31, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 556 Views 1 Comment If you live in Norway, winter teaches you a very specific kind of patience. Not the heroic, mountain-trek patience. More Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading… Read More
Soothing Saturday Soothing Saturday: The Blog You See… and the Blog Gremlins You Don’t January 17, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 428 Views 2 Comments Soothing Saturday is usually where I slow things down a bit—coffee in hand, shoulders unclenched, and a gentle reminder that Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading… Read More
Life in general...... The Three Kings’ Candle: A Norwegian Christmas Closure January 6, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 705 Views 0 Comments In Norway, as the Christmas season draws to a gentle close, a humble yet meaningful ritual remains: the lighting of Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading… Read More
