Monthly Archives: November 2008
Must-See Icelandic Films
Haldora the most wonderful coordinator here at Klaustrid gave me three movies to watch on my DVD and I´ve really enjoyed each one of them. For the ultimate in dysfunctional family flicks, Hafid is a must see. No matter how … Continue reading
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EEE PC in Iceland
Baby computer is with me in Iceland, and of everything electronic that I brought with me, yes, including my ipod and logitech player, it is her that I´ve appreciated the most. At night, when the wind howls and I lie … Continue reading
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Grila and her Bad Bad Bad Cat
Santa´s Evil Mother is named Grila — in the picture above you can see the bag at her side — it is filled with naughty children who she is taking home to enjoy with perhaps a glass of merlot and … Continue reading
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Perfect Cut Reviewed Again!
My publisher just sent me great news. The Perfect Cut has been reviewed in in Canadian Children’s Book News (Fall 2008 volume), and it was highly praised! I need a copy if any of my Vancouver friends should come across … Continue reading
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A Productive Day in East Iceland
OMG, I´m sleeping again and what a difference this makes to my life. I got lots done today — finished an article for an upcoming book, and submitted it, hopefully on time. I also had time for a really long … Continue reading
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One Week Today and Getting Lots of Writing Done
I didn´t see a soul today — a big shout out to skype — keeps me talking to the outside. I´m still not sleeping well, which means that I end up waking really late, and that cuts down on the … Continue reading
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Images of East Iceland
The flight from Reykjavik to Egilisstadir took approximately 55 minutes — we flew over incredible white mountain peaks and landed in a tiny airport, which I later found to be about 45 minutes from the house. Today it is bleak … Continue reading
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Klaustrid Where I Am Staying in East Iceland
I took this photo at 3pm this afternoon.
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