Monthly Archives: May 2021

Fika

Posted on May 6, 2021 by volovecto

Fika, is a lovely Swedish tradition that my family has adopted with gusto. Here at home, my parents and grandparents used to have coffee and a little something in the afternoon. As kids, we called it “3 o’clock nourishment.” We … Continue reading →

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Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, Woodland, Washington

Posted on May 3, 2021 by volovecto

Lilacs being my favorite flower, every Spring I hope to be able to make a trip home to Oregon in time to enjoy my mother’s lilacs in bloom. Luckily, this year my Spring trip coincided with the Lilac Days festival … Continue reading →

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