Although I am no longer Lutheran, it is still very much part of my DNA and those of Norwegian descent. So, I was astonished when I...

When we were in Norway in 2018, my good friend, Harald Søren Storaker, took me to some prehistoric archaeological sites in what was then...

What the heck are you thinking writing about surfing, Dean? Is there a Norwegian American who is a famous surfer? Maybe, but no, that is...

My wife and I only met my cousin, Joyce, once, but for several years, we corresponded with each other about many things and felt like she...

I have often stumbled upon blog topics quite by accident. This topic is an example, and it grabbed my immediate attention. Hopefully, I...

Since I am a storyteller, I also love a good yarn (for my Norwegian cousins, yarn is not only thread for knitting but can be a story.)....

Ten years ago, I included the top baby names in both Norway and the United States. I thought it would be fun to see the changes. Did you...

This article may not be for hard-core genealogists, for you have often used this source. However, some people may be curious about how...

Norway has a rich architectural history, and like any form of art, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Personally, I love...

I am so grateful to have photographs of my grandparents and their families. We often take these sorts of things for granted. However,...

I love it when some of my family and friends bring something to my attention. In this case, my cousin, Eldon, read an article about a...

I have to admit that since living in San Diego, I am not an avid hockey fan. When I lived in Fresno, my friend, Jack Heinrich, would take...

I raised my eyebrows in doubt when my travel agent highly recommended including “Norway in a Nutshell” on our first trip to Norway. What...

One of the most memorable trips in my lifetime was on the Hurtigruten. This Norwegian coastal steamer has traveled daily up the coast for...

I am always excited when I find stories where I least expect them. In this story, I will spotlight the lives of three Norwegian Americans...

There is a book that I highly recommend entitled “Scandinavian Humor & Other Myths” by John Louis Anderson. I have given away more copies...

As a genealogist, or as I refer myself to, a "family historian," I am always looking to the past to find my ancestors' stories; however,...

I am always surprised at what I discover about our heritage. But none more than the subject of this article. My wife has deep roots in...

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In previous articles, I discussed examples of Norwegian architecture and artwork. With this article, I want to turn our attention once...