by casblomberg | Aug 5, 2015 | culture, fun, language, Life, Reading, Stockholm, Sweden, Writing
Words are funny little critters. Maybe my fascination with them began during college when I worked at the local bookstore. The part-time job supplied me with access to unlimited books, just enough social engagement to make me happy, and a little pocket money to buy...
by casblomberg | Jul 29, 2015 | adventure, Art, Blog, Blogging, culture, fun, inspiration, Life, Stockholm, Sweden, Writing
On August 10, 1628, the Vasa, the crown jewel of the Swedish Navy, made her maiden voyage. She got a grand total of about 1300 meters before she keeled over. For those of you who like comparisons, that’s about the same distance as four and a half Eiffel Towers...
by casblomberg | Jul 1, 2015 | Blog, Blogging, Causes, Life, Social issue
My Facebook feed feels like a battleground. Can we all try to remember that if we say hateful things about people who disagree with us (you or me, Christians or homosexuals), we haven’t grown much as a people and love hasn’t won? Try to celebrate,...
by casblomberg | Jun 24, 2015 | Blog, Blogging, creativity, fiction, inspiration, Life, Reading, Writing
I’ve seen this question asked, and answered, about a hundred times. I’m always curious to discover what motivates other people. I’ve laughed when I read the responses. Like Natalie Goldman who answers, ‘Because I’m a jerk.’ (She has...
by casblomberg | Jun 3, 2015 | Blog, Blogging, family, Friendship, fun, Life
Most people like symmetry. Balance. Things that line up together. Not me. Give me crooked any day. A crooked car would be difficult to drive. But a crooked house, as long as it had a stable foundation, would be awesome! Crooked art. Asymmetrically designed furniture....
by casblomberg | May 20, 2015 | Author, Blog, Blogging, Book, fun, Life, poetry, self-publishing, Writing
The past few months have been interesting. I’ve stuck to my plan, for the most part. But the plan changed. I knew it would. The plan always changes. It grows bigger. Curves down unexpected paths, and the chance to find honeysuckles or weeds is probably equal. If...
