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Jimmy and Mika are back with your nb 1 nordic podcast and this time they're joined by Lillehammer local Kasper Herland from Team Anlegg Øst for a proper deep dive into one of the most impressive breakthrough seasons on the circuit.Kasper takes us behind the scenes of Team Anlegg Øst's huge year, from the day-to-day grind to the moments that changed everything. We talk about his rapid rise to a top-5 finish in his very first World Cup race, what clicked in his training, and how a small private setup can compete with the big national teams.Of course, it wouldn't be Skirious Problems without a few disasters along the way. Kasper shares stories of completely bonking on the bike, suffering through brutal sessions, and the lessons learned from going a little too deep.The conversation also gets properly nerdy. We dig into training philosophy, intensity control, threshold work, ski-specific endurance, recovery, and all the little details endurance athletes obsess over. If you enjoy the geekier side of training, this one's for you.And between all that, there's plenty of banter, laughs, and classic podcast chaos from Jimmy and Mika.Fresh episodes every two weeks plus behind-the-scenes training VLOGs coming soon.
Once again the NYTimes crossword boffins have gone above and beyond to inject a little something extra into the grid, to aid the constructor. We had animation the other day, and today we have ... something that we'll let you hear about in today's podcast (whew! no spoiler alert necessary).Besides the crossword, we also have some enlightening listener mail related to yesterday's puzzle, so be sure to check it all out, right here!Show note imagery: A ski resort in Lillehammer, Norway, host of the 1994 Winter Olympics.We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Lars, Kjetil og Sarah diskuterer den legendariske litteraturfestivalen på Lillehammer, debatten rundt Cappelen Damm-boken som ble trukket etter KI-avsløringer og vurderinger rundt hvorvidt det er innafor at landslaget omfavner vikinghistorien - og estetikken. Kjetil oppdaterer fra Danmark og forsvarsforliket mens Sarah vader midt ut i en ny diskusjon om norske kvinneklær. Hør podkasten som abonnent hos Podme eller Aftenposten. Følg oss på instagram og kjøp billetter til liveshow på www.ticketmaster.com. Nyhetsbrev med lenker og quiz kan du få på www.aftenpodden.no
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Lillehammer's Choice: A Skier's Tale of Courage and Healing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-29-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Vårluften var fylt med duften av nyutsprungne blomster og lyden av smeltende snø som sakte rant nedover fjellsidene i Lillehammer.En: The spring air was filled with the scent of newly blossomed flowers and the sound of melting snow slowly flowing down the mountainsides in Lillehammer.No: Trærne hadde begynt å grønnes, og solens varme stråler fikk snøen til å glitre svakere hver dag.En: The trees had begun to green, and the warm rays of the sun made the snow glisten faintly each day.No: Det var et perfekt sted for treningsleiren hvor Henrik, Lars og Karin trente til det kommende nasjonale skimesterskapet.En: It was a perfect place for the training camp where Henrik, Lars, and Karin were training for the upcoming national ski championship.No: Henrik var fokusert.En: Henrik was focused.No: Han hadde alltid vært en dedikert skiløper, og denne konkurransen var svært viktig for ham.En: He had always been a dedicated skier, and this competition was very important to him.No: Han tenkte på hvor mye han ville bevise sitt talent og beholde sin plass på laget.En: He thought about how much he wanted to prove his talent and keep his place on the team.No: Men en underlig frykt gnagde i ham – frykten for en skade som kunne endre alt.En: But a strange fear gnawed at him—the fear of an injury that could change everything.No: En morgen mens de var ute på trening, skjedde det uventede.En: One morning while they were out training, the unexpected happened.No: Terrenget var litt ujevnt, og da Henrik traff en liten isflekk, vred han ankelen.En: The terrain was a bit uneven, and when Henrik hit a small ice patch, he twisted his ankle.No: Smerten skar gjennom ham som et lyn.En: The pain shot through him like lightning.No: "Å nei," sa Henrik stille for seg selv, mens han holdt rundt ankelen.En: "Oh no," Henrik said quietly to himself, holding his ankle.No: Lars og Karin skyndte seg over til ham.En: Lars and Karin hurried over to him.No: "Er du okei?En: "Are you okay?"No: " spurte Karin mens hun så bekymret på Henriks ansikt som bar preg av smerte.En: asked Karin, looking worriedly at Henrik's face, which was marked by pain.No: Henrik nikket, men han kunne ikke stå oppreist.En: Henrik nodded, but he couldn't stand upright.No: Lars hjalp ham til å sette seg ned.En: Lars helped him sit down.No: "Vi må få deg til legen," sa Lars bestemt.En: "We need to get you to the doctor," said Lars decisively.No: Hos legen var beskjeden klar – ankelen var forstuet.En: At the doctor's, the message was clear—the ankle was sprained.No: Legen anbefalte at Henrik skulle ta en pause og la ankelen hvile.En: The doctor recommended that Henrik take a break and let the ankle rest.No: Henrik kjente panikken, men også en klar motstand mot å innse realiteten.En: Henrik felt panic, but also a clear resistance to face reality.No: Hvis han tok pause, kunne konkurransen forsvinne rett ut av hendene hans.En: If he took a break, the competition could slip right out of his hands.No: "Jeg må trene," sa Henrik til Lars og Karin senere.En: "I have to train," Henrik told Lars and Karin later.No: "Jeg kan ikke miste denne sjansen.En: "I can't miss this chance."No: "Men da Henrik testet ankelen under et forsøk på en ny treningsøkt, var smerten uutholdelig.En: But when Henrik tested his ankle during an attempt at another training session, the pain was unbearable.No: Han visste da at dette kunne gjøre situasjonen verre.En: He then knew this could make the situation worse.No: Det var en vanskelig beslutning, men innerst inne visste han svaret.En: It was a tough decision, but deep down, he knew the answer.No: Henrik samlet vennene sine rundt seg.En: Henrik gathered his friends around him.No: "Jeg har bestemt meg," sa han med et tungt hjerte.En: "I've made my decision," he said with a heavy heart.No: "Jeg kommer ikke til å delta i konkurransen.En: "I am not going to participate in the competition."No: ""Det er den riktige beslutningen," sa Karin støttende.En: "That's the right decision," said Karin supportively.No: Lars la en hånd på skulderen til Henrik og smilte oppmuntrende.En: Lars placed a hand on Henrik's shoulder and smiled encouragingly.No: Henrik pustet dypt inn, følte både tap og lettelse.En: Henrik took a deep breath, feeling both loss and relief.No: Det var som om snøen som langsomt forsvant omkring dem, hans frykt og uro smeltet bort, etterlot en klarhet han tidligere ikke hadde sett.En: It was as if the snow slowly disappearing around them, his fears and worries melted away, leaving a clarity he hadn't seen before.No: Han ønsket å vinne, men han ønsket også å kunne gå fremover på lang sikt.En: He wanted to win, but he also wanted to be able to move forward in the long term.No: Våren i Lillehammer fortsatte, og mens dagene ble varmere, innså Henrik at hans velvære var viktigere enn en enkelt konkurranse.En: Spring in Lillehammer continued, and as the days grew warmer, Henrik realized that his well-being was more important than a single competition.No: Det var i pausene og healing at han fant sin styrke og tålmodighet.En: It was in the pauses and healing that he found his strength and patience.No: Han visste nå at han ville komme tilbake, sterkere og mer bestemt enn noen gang før.En: He now knew he would come back, stronger and more determined than ever before. Vocabulary Words:scent: duftenblossomed: nyutsprungnemelt: smeltendeuneven: ujevntgnawed: gnagdetwisted: vredankle: ankelenlightning: lynworriedly: bekymretdecisively: bestemtsprained: forstuetpanic: panikkenresistance: motstandreality: realitetenunbearable: uudholdelighealing: healingdedicated: dedikertattempt: forsøkcompetition: konkurransenparticipate: deltasupportively: støttendeencouragingly: oppmuntrendeclarity: klarhetdetermined: bestemtterrain: terrengetthrough: gjennommarked: pregurge: trengselfirmly: fastrealize: innså
Vi besøker Sanna Sarromaa på Lillehammer, i leiligheten hun endelig har fått solgt! Vi får Hellas-tips av Ronny Brede Aase og Tuva Fellman, og samtidig mener Øystein og Bjørn at deres reisetips er veldig gode! Eirin tar oss med til Maihaugen, hvor hun pleide å jobbe - og der skjer det noe skummelt! Episoden kan inneholde målrettet reklame, basert på din IP-adresse, enhet og posisjon. Se smartpod.no/personvern for informasjon og dine valg om deling av data.
Tony opens the show by opening up a package from Loyal Little Jolene Wojcik, and he also talks about a nice win for the Nats, and he talks about the NBA and NHL playoffs and best of 5 games series versus best of 7 games series. Washington Capitols play by play analyst Craig Laughlin calls in to talk about whether Alex Ovechkin will be back to play next year, and also about what's going on in the playoffs so far, Dan Graziano calls in to preview the NFL Draft, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Cliff Eberhardt “That Kind of Love” ; “The Long Road” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Både Anders Trondsen og Halvor Opsahl har stått til skadde knær i møkka fra Myhre. Møt duoen i denne episoden av Kamerater, så skjønner du hvordan Lillehammer-gutta fort kan bli nøkkelen til at bøtta får helt annet innhold.
Send us Fan MailSome Olympic controversies are loud for a week. Others echo for decades and make you question the whole idea of “the best athlete wins.” We sit down with pizza and a drink and build a Top 10 list of controversial United States Olympic moments, counting down the stories that still spark arguments at bars, in comment sections, and in living rooms during every Games.We hit the headline-makers, like Ryan Lochte's 2016 scandal, and the unforgettable Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan saga tied to the road to Lillehammer. Then we get into the moments that split public opinion right down the middle: Simone Biles stepping back in 2021 to protect her mental health, and Sha'Carri Richardson's marijuana ban, which opens up a real conversation about Olympic drug rules, federal vs state legality, and what “fairness” is actually supposed to mean.From there, we roll through judging and scoring chaos across eras, including Jordan Chiles and the podium-whiplash of a late inquiry, Marion Jones and the lasting stain of doping, the infamous 1972 USA vs USSR basketball finish, and why razor-thin timing debates like Michael Phelps' 2008 butterfly can still feel unsettled. We also talk about why judged sports like boxing can become lightning rods, with Roy Jones Jr's 1988 decision as the ultimate example of how a medal can be taken without ever being physically lost.If you like sports history, Olympic scandals, and honest debate, hit play, then subscribe and share this with a friend who loves the Games. And if you want the free hypnosis guide, text the word hypnosis to 313-800-8510, then leave us a review so more people can find the show.FIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I'll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)Change your thinking, change your life!Laugh hard, run fast, be kind. David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHTThe Motor City Hypnotist
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Reviving History: A Stave Church Tale by Three Minds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-04-06-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Vårsola skinte gjennom de gamle vinduene i Borgund stavkirke, og fylte rommet med et mykt, farget lys.En: The spring sun shone through the old windows of Borgund stavkirke, filling the room with a soft, colored light.No: Elevene fra Lillehammer skole sto samlet, klare til å presentere sine forskjellige prosjekter etter en lang vår med arbeid.En: The students from Lillehammer skole stood gathered, ready to present their various projects after a long spring of work.No: Denne gangen skulle det handle om stavkirker og deres historie.En: This time it was about stave churches and their history.No: Sigrid, Leif og Astrid hadde slått hodene sammen for å lage den beste presentasjonen.En: Sigrid, Leif, and Astrid had put their heads together to create the best presentation.No: De hadde valgt Borgund stavkirke som sitt fokus, den mest bevarte og berømte av de norske stavkirkene.En: They had chosen Borgund stavkirke as their focus, the most well-preserved and famous of the Norwegian stave churches.No: Sigrid så seg rundt, tok en dyp pust, og prøvde å roe nervene.En: Sigrid looked around, took a deep breath, and tried to calm her nerves.No: Hun elsket historie og følte at hun bodde litt i fortiden selv.En: She loved history and felt that she lived a bit in the past herself.No: I motsetning til henne var Leif avslappet.En: Unlike her, Leif was relaxed.No: Han flørtet med tanken om å improvisere hele presentasjonen.En: He flirted with the idea of improvising the entire presentation.No: Astrid sto med notatblokkene sine, kald og klar, to timer foran dem som alltid.En: Astrid stood with her notebooks, cold and clear, two hours ahead of them as always.No: Konflikten mellom Leif og Astrid hadde gjort arbeidet utfordrende, men Sigrid hadde en plan.En: The conflict between Leif and Astrid had made the work challenging, but Sigrid had a plan.No: "Klar, Sigrid?En: "Ready, Sigrid?"No: " mumlet Leif med et smil.En: murmured Leif with a smile.No: "Vis dem glede!En: "Show them joy!"No: "Astrid sto ved hennes side, nikkende, mens hun trakk opp arkene sine med fakta og statistikk.En: Astrid stood by her side, nodding, as she pulled out her sheets full of facts and statistics.No: Presentasjonen begynte.En: The presentation began.No: Astrid tok første del, og snakket saklig om kirken.En: Astrid took the first part, speaking matter-of-factly about the church.No: "Borgund stavkirke er bygget på slutten av 1100-tallet," begynte hun, de sterke ordene ekko gjennom kirkerommet.En: "Borgund stavkirke was built at the end of the 12th century," she began, her strong words echoing through the church room.No: Hun la frem hvordan kirken var et symbol på Norges kristenfortid, og hvordan dens konstruksjon var inspirert av eldre europeiske trebyggetradisjoner.En: She explained how the church was a symbol of Norway's Christian past, and how its construction was inspired by older European wooden building traditions.No: Leif tok deretter ordet, hans stemme varm og fengende.En: Then Leif took the floor, his voice warm and captivating.No: "Tenk dere," begynte han, "for over 800 år siden vandret mennesker her, akkurat som vi gjør nå, full av tro og eventyrlyst.En: "Imagine," he began, "over 800 years ago, people wandered here, just like we do now, full of faith and a thirst for adventure."No: " Han malte et levende bilde av middelaldertiden, med lavmælte nattverdseremonier og juletrefester fylt med bygdens folk.En: He painted a vivid picture of the medieval era, with subdued communion ceremonies and Christmas tree parties filled with the village people.No: Sigrid følte presset.En: Sigrid felt the pressure.No: Hvordan kunne hun binde dette sammen?En: How could she tie this together?No: Men hun visste hva hun skulle si.En: But she knew what she wanted to say.No: "Borgund stavkirke er ikke bare et bygg," avsluttet hun selvsikkert.En: "Borgund stavkirke is not just a building," she concluded confidently.No: "Det er en bro mellom nåtid og fortid, mellom fakta og fortelling.En: "It is a bridge between the present and the past, between facts and stories.No: Den samler det vi i dag urørlig ser på som historie, og gjør det levende.En: It gathers what we today see indifferently as history, and makes it come alive."No: "Klassen jublet.En: The class cheered.No: Læreren var imponert.En: The teacher was impressed.No: Han roste dem for deres evne til å formidle en helhetlig historie, beriket av både fakta og følelser.En: He praised them for their ability to convey a comprehensive story, enriched with both facts and emotions.No: Sigrid smilte stolt, visste hun hadde funnet en balanse.En: Sigrid smiled proudly, knowing she had found a balance.No: Astrid og Leif vekslet et smil og takket Sigrid for hennes innsats.En: Astrid and Leif exchanged a smile and thanked Sigrid for her effort.No: Da timen var over, snakket elevene om prosjektet resten av dagen.En: When class was over, the students talked about the project for the rest of the day.No: Sigrid hadde lært at samspill og forskjellige perspektiver kan gi liv til fortiden, og hun følte seg sterkere enn noensinne.En: Sigrid had learned that collaboration and different perspectives can bring the past to life, and she felt stronger than ever.No: Så, følelsen av mestring satt som en nagle i hennes sjel, vandret hun ut i den grønne vårnaturen, for å feire påske og den nyvunne visdommen som ventet på dem alle.En: So, with a feeling of accomplishment anchored in her soul, she wandered out into the green spring nature, to celebrate Easter and the newfound wisdom that awaited them all. Vocabulary Words:shone: skintewindows: vinduenegathered: samletstave: stavpreserved: bevartecalm: roenerves: nervenerelaxed: avslappetimprovising: improvisereconflict: konfliktenchallenging: utfordrendemurmured: mumletsheets: arkenematter-of-factly: sakligechoing: ekkosymbol: symbolconstruction: konstruksjoncaptivating: fengendeimagine: tenk dereceremonies: seremonierpressure: pressetconcluded: avsluttetconfidently: selvsikkertcomprehensive: helhetligpraised: rosteconvey: formidlecollaboration: samspillperspectives: perspektiveraccomplishment: mestringanchored: nagle
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Springtime Synergy: A Literary Festival's Blossoming Bond Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-03-25-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Lillehammer lå som et maleri denne våren.En: Lillehammer lay like a painting this spring.No: Det var påske, og byen var pyntet med fargerike vårblomster.En: It was Easter, and the town was decorated with colorful spring flowers.No: Mellom vakre, brosteinsbelagte gater, var det musikk og latter.En: Between beautiful, cobblestone-paved streets, there was music and laughter.No: Norsk litteraturfestival trakk mange.En: The Norwegian Literature Festival attracted many.No: Forfattere og lesere fylte byen med levende samtaler.En: Authors and readers filled the town with lively conversations.No: Sigrid gikk med bestemte skritt mot Kulturhuset.En: Sigrid walked with determined steps towards the Kulturhuset.No: Hun hadde på seg en lys jakke og en stor notatbok i hånden.En: She wore a light jacket and had a large notebook in her hand.No: Hun søkte inspirasjon for sin neste roman.En: She was seeking inspiration for her next novel.No: Den må være spesiell, tenkte hun.En: It had to be special, she thought.No: På programmet stod det flere paneldiskusjoner.En: The program had several panel discussions.No: I det store panelet satt anerkjente forfattere.En: In the large panel sat renowned authors.No: Der satt også Eirik, bredt smilende, med sin siste bok som hadde hatt stor suksess.En: There was also Eirik, broadly smiling, with his latest book that had been very successful.No: Sigrid følte et stikk av sjalusi.En: Sigrid felt a pang of jealousy.No: Hun var en dedikert forfatter, men fryktet hennes uvanlige ideer ville falle igjennom.En: She was a dedicated author, but feared her unusual ideas would fall through.No: "Eirik," hvisket noen ved hennes side, "han er fantastisk.En: "Eirik," someone whispered beside her, "he's fantastic."No: "Sigrid nikket stille.En: Sigrid nodded silently.No: Hun lyttet ivrig til diskusjonene.En: She listened eagerly to the discussions.No: Temaene var bøker, kreativitet, og hvordan ord kunne forme verden.En: The topics were books, creativity, and how words could shape the world.No: Eirik snakket med overbevisning.En: Eirik spoke with conviction.No: Hans ord traff hennes sinn som en vårbris.En: His words touched her mind like a spring breeze.No: Men Sigrid var fortsatt usikker.En: But Sigrid was still unsure.No: Hun måtte overvinne sin frykt for å uttrykke seg annerledes.En: She had to overcome her fear of expressing herself differently.No: De neste dagene var fulle av foredrag og lesinger.En: The next days were full of lectures and readings.No: Sigrid merket at mange forfattere hadde sine egne vendinger om fortelling.En: Sigrid noticed that many authors had their own twists on storytelling.No: Det ga henne håp.En: It gave her hope.No: På den siste dagen bestemte hun seg.En: On the last day, she made up her mind.No: Hun måtte snakke med Eirik.En: She had to talk to Eirik.No: Hun måtte vite om deres kjærlighet for litteratur kunne møte.En: She had to know if their love for literature could meet.No: En varm formiddag, under en kaffepause, så hun Eirik alene ved et bord.En: One warm morning, during a coffee break, she saw Eirik alone at a table.No: Koppene dampet, og lukten av nytraktet kaffe fylte luften.En: The cups were steaming, and the smell of freshly brewed coffee filled the air.No: Hun så på blomstene som danset i vinden.En: She looked at the flowers dancing in the wind.No: De ga henne mot.En: They gave her courage.No: "Eirik," sa hun, og satte seg forsiktig ved bordet.En: "Eirik," she said, and sat down carefully at the table.No: "Kan vi snakke om skriving?En: "Can we talk about writing?"No: "Eirik så opp.En: Eirik looked up.No: Han smilte.En: He smiled.No: "Selvfølgelig, Sigrid.En: "Of course, Sigrid.No: Jeg har lest om bøkene dine.En: I've read about your books.No: Du er veldig talentfull.En: You are very talented."No: "Det var alt hun trengte å høre.En: It was all she needed to hear.No: De begynte å snakke om alt og ingenting.En: They began to talk about everything and nothing.No: Snart var de dypt inne i en diskusjon om hva som driver en god historie.En: Soon they were deep into a discussion about what drives a good story.No: Hun delte sitt ønske om å formidle det unike, det usett, og det menneskelige.En: She shared her desire to convey the unique, the unseen, and the human.No: Eirik lyttet, oppmuntret og delte sine metoder.En: Eirik listened, encouraged, and shared his methods.No: Sigrid følte nervene slippe taket.En: Sigrid felt her nerves relax.No: Hun satte pris på hans ærlige mening og forståelse.En: She appreciated his honest opinion and understanding.No: De lo og delte tanker inn i ettermiddagen.En: They laughed and shared thoughts into the afternoon.No: "Vi burde gjøre noe sammen," foreslo Eirik.En: "We should do something together," Eirik suggested.No: "Kanskje skrive en bok?En: "Maybe write a book?"No: "Tankene surret i henne.En: Thoughts swirled in her.No: Et samarbeid?En: A collaboration?No: Hun så på det som en mulighet, ikke en trussel.En: She saw it as an opportunity, not a threat.No: Å smelte deres stiler kunne skape noe uventet og vakkert.En: Merging their styles could create something unexpected and beautiful.No: Sigrid nikket.En: Sigrid nodded.No: "Ja, la oss gjøre det.En: "Yes, let's do it."No: "De ble enige om å skrive noe nytt, noe deres.En: They agreed to write something new, something of their own.No: Sigrid merket tilliten vokse i henne.En: Sigrid felt her confidence growing.No: Hun var klar for noe nytt, åpen for samarbeid.En: She was ready for something new, open to collaboration.No: Med Eirik ved sin side, så fremtiden lysere ut.En: With Eirik by her side, the future looked brighter.No: Og slik, i det spirende vårlandskapet i Lillehammer, begynte en ny reise for dem begge.En: And so, in the budding spring landscape of Lillehammer, a new journey began for them both.No: Ordet var deres å forme.En: The word was theirs to shape. Vocabulary Words:cobblestone-paved: brosteinsbelagtedetermined: bestemtesought: søkterenowned: anerkjentejealousy: sjalusiconviction: overbevisningovercome: overvinneexpressing: uttrykkelectures: foredragreadings: lesingertwists: vendingercourage: motinspired: inspirerteagerly: ivrigsteaming: dampetconvey: formidleunseen: usettencouraged: oppmuntretnerves: nerverappreciated: satte pris påhonest: ærligecollaboration: samarbeidthreat: trusselmelding: smelteunexpected: uventetbudding: spirendelandscape: landskapjourney: reiseattracting: trakkpanel discussions: paneldiskusjoner
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Vi befinner oss på Lillehammer i anledning Birkebeinerrennet i helgen! Christer lager mat på bålpanna, Øystein Pølsa Pettersen er redd for skilsmisse etter Birken, og han får bryne seg på en konkurranse, som innebærer Eirin i en pulk! Vi får mange rare skihistorier fra Thor Gotaas. Episoden kan inneholde målrettet reklame, basert på din IP-adresse, enhet og posisjon. Se smartpod.no/personvern for informasjon og dine valg om deling av data.
rWotD Episode 3231: Kirstie Marshall Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Monday, 9 March 2026, is Kirstie Marshall.Kirstie Claire Marshall (born 21 April 1969) is an Australian aerial skier and Victorian state politician.Marshall was an ex-gymnast who became an aerial skier at Mount Buller, Victoria. During her skiing career Marshall won over 40 World Cup medals, including 17 World Cup gold medals. Marshall competed in aerial skiing as a demonstration sport at the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics, and as a medal event at the 1994 Lillehammer and 1998 Nagano games, where she came sixth and fourteenth, respectively.In December 2002, aged 33, Marshall was elected as a Member of Parliament in the Victorian Legislative Assembly for the Labor Party.On 26 February 2003, she was ejected from the Lower House chamber for breastfeeding her 11-day-old baby, Charlotte Louise. A section of the Parliamentary rules, namely Standing Order 30, states: "Unless by order of the House, no Member of this House shall presume to bring any stranger into any part of the House appropriated to the Members of this House while the House, or a Committee of the whole House, is sitting." As there is no age limit to 'strangers in the House' (non-elected persons), only MPs and certain parliamentary staff are allowed in the House during sitting times.Subsequently, the Speaker of the House set aside a room in which female MPs can feed their children without violating the Standing Orders.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:19 UTC on Monday, 9 March 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Kirstie Marshall on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Matthew.
Bilde av det moderne Norge ble skapt av OL på Lillehammer og Oslo-prosessen. Nå står bilde av Norge som fredsskaper i brann og vintersporten smelter bort. Betyr det at vi trenger et nytt OL mer enn noen gang?Snorre Valen har snakket med norske politikere. Maria Berg Reinertsen mimrer seg tilbake til sin formative dag som tilskuer under OL i '94. Mens Maria Dyrhol Sandvik forholder seg skeptisk. Med mindre Sissel Kyrkjebø blir med igjen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I denne episoden tar vi turen til Dugandes - arbeids- og opplæringssenter i Lillehammer kommune. Der møter vi Kristine og Oda, som deler sine erfaringer og refleksjoner rundt arbeidet med CRPD i praksis.Podkastvert: Silje SveenVil du vite mer om hva et Utviklingssenter er og hva vi jobber med?Klikk her: StartsideVi i USHT ønsker å evaluere podkasten U-sagt. Har du hørt den? Svar gjerne på evalueringen vår.https://forms.office.com/e/wNka92gGWU?origin=lprLink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Savner du 2016? Det har mange spurt seg den siste tiden, og vi starter episoden med å tenke oss tilbake til hvor bærekraften stod i 2016. Det var en periode av nyforelsket optimisme for bærekraftsfolk, etter SDGene var lansert og bærekraftig business hadde vind i seilene. På samme tid hadde dagens gjest en spennende jobb, for som 22-åring ble hun bærekraftsansvarlig i ungdoms-OL på Lillehammer. Siden den gang har Åshild Aarø reist til Bergen, arbeidet med bærekraft i Startuplab og nylig startet selskapet Pando Partners, sammen med Marie Moi Lundstad. De arbeider med å skalere og internasjonalisere grønne løsninger og vi snakker med Åshild om dette arbeidet. En taxisjåfør på Lillehammer fremsnakker gjenbruk, Lars Jacob tenker tilbake på småbarnsliv, Sveinung lurer på hva slags 62-åring han vil bli og vi flyr frem og tilbake i tidsmaskin. Lars Jacob drar en oneliner om hipstere og Åshild snakker om viktigheten av å kunne vurdere om et selskap virkelig er grønt, selv når det kanskje er mer "backroom" enn front stage. Vi snakker om EU og industrialisering, B2B og B2C og plusser og minuser ved Coca Cola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Da er det klart at det blir en herre med bart ved navn Jonas Lovv som blir vår mann i Wien, vel fortjent!Det meste handler naturlig nok om den norske finalen, samt andre inntrykk fra helgen på Lillehammer i denne ukens episode av Grand Prix podkasten. Vi tar for oss showet fra start til slutt.Linker: Rekommandert #114 - 10-årsjubileum og siste sending: ABBA før, under og etter!Olav Stedje - Ta Meg Med
Da er det klart at det blir en herre med bart ved navn Jonas Lovv som blir vår mann i Wien, vel fortjent!Det meste handler naturlig nok om den norske finalen, samt andre inntrykk fra helgen på Lillehammer i denne ukens episode av Grand Prix podkasten. Vi tar for oss showet fra start til slutt.Linker: Rekommandert #114 - 10-årsjubileum og siste sending: ABBA før, under og etter!Olav Stedje - Ta Meg Med
Era actualitat dera Val d'Aran en aran
En stor takk til gjestene våre, Henriette Stabell Johnson og Thomas Jenssen – og til et aldeles nydelig publikum. Og ikke minst takk til Den Norske Grand Prix-klubben for at vi fikk være en del av Grand Prix-vorspielet på Scandic Lillehammer Hotell.
En stor takk til gjestene våre, Henriette Stabell Johnson og Thomas Jenssen – og til et aldeles nydelig publikum. Og ikke minst takk til Den Norske Grand Prix-klubben for at vi fikk være en del av Grand Prix-vorspielet på Scandic Lillehammer Hotell.
Bjørn, Eirin og Øystein har tatt turen til Lillehammer der MGP-finalen finner sted i morgen. Ronny Brede Aase forteller om hvordan det går med forberedelsene. Eirin vekker Skrellex på hotellrommet. Han står ovenfor litt av en oppgave med både å komme seg inn i, og fremføre i drag under årets konkurranse. Vi mimrer tilbake til våre favorittminner fra Melodi Grand Prixs lange historie. Episoden kan inneholde målrettet reklame, basert på din IP-adresse, enhet og posisjon. Se smartpod.no/personvern for informasjon og dine valg om deling av data.
Grand Prix-uken er her. Vi tar en prat med Leonardo og Hedda, samt snakker om det rare bidraget Østerrike stiller med i år.Har du forslag til temaer vi kan putte i gullhatten under vårt liveshow på Lillehammer, send de til oss på e-post grandprixpod@gmail.comLinker:COSMÓ - TanzscheinWenn du da bist - Austria 1981Holm CPU - Fotspor (Remix)
Grand Prix-uken er her. Vi tar en prat med Leonardo og Hedda, samt snakker om det rare bidraget Østerrike stiller med i år.Har du forslag til temaer vi kan putte i gullhatten under vårt liveshow på Lillehammer, send de til oss på e-post grandprixpod@gmail.comLinker:COSMÓ - TanzscheinWenn du da bist - Austria 1981Holm CPU - Fotspor (Remix)
«BILLIG UND LIEBLOS» Wir finden Olympische Spiele eine der besten Ideen überhaupt. Zusammen waren wir an acht Olympischen Spielen – Bruno Saile als Athlet, ich als Sportredaktorin. Was wir an den Winterspielen 2026 in Mailandund Cortina gesehen haben, geht in eine falsche Richtung. Unser Fazit: «Billig und lieblos». Wir waren vor Ort, in der Vorwoche in Mailand und zu den Wettkämpfen in Livigno.Was ist uns aufgefallen?Was haben auch Athleten kritisiert?Wer profitiert von den 8 Milliarden Einnahmen des IOC innerhalb eines Olympischen Zyklus? MORDDROHUNGEN UND ABGEFACKELTES BOOTSHAUS Ausserdem: Ich erinnere mich an einzigartige, wertige und freudvolle Winterspiele in Lillehammer 1994. Brunos Erlebnisse mit einer Abreise 1980 an die Spiele in Moskau inkognito und mit vorausgegangenen Morddrohungen gegen einen Teamkameraden und einem abgefackelten Bootshaus zeigen, das Olympische Spiele sich in einem extremen Spannungsfeld befinden. Unsere Eindrücke sind unsere Eindrücke, unsere Erfahrungen sind unsere Erfahrungen – und keine wissenschaftlichen Abhandlungen. ___________TriStory: https://tristory.news.blog/___________TriStory ist auf Instagram, Facebook und LinkedIn___________Kontakt: tristory@gmx.ch___________Die finanzielle Unterstützung von TriStory ist gernemöglich. Weitere Details hier: https://tristory.news.blog/unterstutzung/ ___________TWINT (nur in der Schweiz): + 41 79 261 60 90 –Stichwort Podcast ___________IBAN-ZahlungsinfosEmpfänger: Sabine KlapperVerwendungszweck: PodcastKontonummer: 3500-5.224765.9
Eșecul din proba de patinaj artistic al lui Ilia Malinin la Jocurile Olimpice de iarnă de la Milano-Cortina a șocat întreaga Planetă. Marius Negrea, fost patinator, participant la Jocurile de la Lillehammer din 1994, actual antrenor și comentator pentru TVR la patinaj, încearcă să înţeleagă ce s-a întâmplat cu marele favorit, care în timpul programului său liber a căzut de două ori și s-a situat abia pe locul 8 la general. Un interviu de Tudor Furdui
Skandinavian Folklore and Feast Days.Based on a post by Jorunn, in 4 parts. Listen to the ►Podcast at Connected.Syv Slags Kaker. (or, Seven Sorts of Cookies)December 22nd – Evening, Five Days LaterJorunn said, “Well, Gunnar, we are back at our starting point, and this concludes the tour. We got off to a rough start on the first day, but since then, I have enjoyed spending time with you. After my mom got divorced, I stopped dating. Sure, I went out in mixed groups with my friends, but I cannot remember the last time I went somewhere, by myself, with a man. The divorce made me lose all confidence and trust in men. Why enter a relationship, and give my heart to a man, knowing it is going to fail? My father hurt my mother and me so badly, that neither of us have recovered. You were so wonderful to me this week, and showed me that not all men are like my father.”Jorunn looked at me with pleading eyes, “I don’t want this tour to end. I don’t want you to leave. Can you please stay in Oslo at least a few more days?”Jorunn didn’t want me to go. And I didn’t want to leave her either. I replied, “Jorunn, I cannot think of anyone or any place I would rather be than here in Oslo, with you.”Jorunn said, “It’s still early enough that we may be able to find seating without a reservation. I know a great place for seafood.”“Lead on,” I replied.Jorunn and I discussed the now-completed tour while enjoying a delicious dinner at a small kafé. I offered suggestions for the tour, but otherwise let her know I enjoyed seeing Norway, and I told her what a wonderful guide she was. After returning to America, I promised to recommend her tours to everyone I knew.As I looked over the dessert menu, I asked Jorunn, “I’m willing to stay a few more days. Are there any other Norwegian Christmas traditions or activities worth doing over the next few days?”“If you put down that dessert menu, there is one called Syv Slags Kaker. I baked seven kinds of cookies to celebrate Jul. If you come to my house, we can have coffee and you can sample all seven kinds.”“That sounds great,” I replied. Jorunn was inviting me to her home. She was beautiful and funny, and I admit I developed fantasies about her as I watched her vlog videos back in the nursing home. Heck, I even created new fantasies over the last week. She was much warmer toward me at the end of the tour. In Tromsø, we shared a blanket as we rode in a sleigh pulled by an actual reindeer. But after the Nutcracker ballet, I held back and did not cross any lines. Could a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman have a sexual relationship? I managed to keep up with Jorunn all week and didn’t see any reason not to. I reached below the table to carefully re-position myself before standing up.We made our way to the Train Station and rode to Jorunn’s neighborhood. As we walked to her house, I noticed many homes with a lighted star in one of the windows.“What are those stars,” I asked.“They are a tradition in Norway. A star is lit on the first Sunday of Advent to help guide the Three Wise Men.”We stopped in front of a modest house. There was no star in the window, but I saw sheaves of oats hung from one of the trees. I was familiar with the tradition of putting out something for the birds in the frigid days of December. As we stepped inside, I was suddenly surprised. “Hi, Mom! I would like you to meet Gunnar Larsen.”“Good evening, Mr. Larsen. Jorunn has been sending me text messages all week about your exciting travels. I hope you enjoyed your tour. My name is Leah.”This was not what I expected. I hoped to be alone with Jorunn. The family resemblance was striking and quite apparent. Leah’s straight hair was a bit shorter than Jorunn’s but matched her daughter’s pure blonde color. Her blue eyes stood out from her attractive face. She was wearing a multi-colored Norwegian Dale sweater and green trousers. I possessed absolutely no experience telling how old Norwegian women are. She must be in her forties but looked younger.I said, “I enjoyed Jorunn’s tour very much. Your daughter is quite talented in many ways. Please, call me Gunnar.”Jorunn said, “Gunnar was asking about other Jul traditions and activities here in Norway over Christmas. I thought Syv Slags Kaker would be a good one, and your cookies are the best ones in Oslo. I’ll make us some coffee.”Leah looked at me, “Please sit Gunnar. How much longer will you be staying in Norway?”I replied, “About two more weeks. I wanted to celebrate the New Year here before returning to America.”I talked about the completed tour, and she seemed interested enough that I rambled on.“I really enjoyed visiting Lillehammer. It brought back memories of watching the 1994 Winter Olympics, probably my favorite one. The music was fantastic, and the woman who sang the Olympic Hymn at the opening ceremony possessed such a wonderful voice.”Leah replied, “Her name is Sissel Kyrkjebø. She is still extremely popular today, and we consider her a national treasure. I was 18 at the time, and worked at those Olympics.”“I’d love to hear more about that,” I replied. “It was nice to see many of the venues still being used. I also enjoyed the Olympic Museum in Maihaugen, which told the history of the 1994 Olympics. I was surprised to learn that Norway has won more Olympic medals than any other country. But the highlight for me was riding the chairlift to the top of the Lysgårdsbakkene ski jump. The views were amazing. I can’t imagine anyone being brave enough to make such a jump.”“I agree with you on that!” laughed Leah.I continued, “We also flew to Tromsø, and I got to see the Northern Lights. We can sometimes see them in southern Minnesota, but they were much more impressive here with the clear Norwegian air. Jorunn and I took a ride in a sleigh, pulled by actual reindeer. Reindeer are much larger than I thought. We visited a Sami farm, where we ate reindeer stew and learned about the Sami culture.”“I’ve never been, but I hear it’s really fun,” replied Leah.“Bærums Verk was also a highlight. You may already know that the town dates to the 1600s. I loved the old buildings and cobbled streets. Although the Christmas Market was small, I found it unique, with artisans selling handmade crafts. It was nice to see the old crafts like glassblowing, ironwork, and woodworking.”Jorunn returned with a large tray, holding coffee and cookies, and we began sampling.Leah asked, “Did you take Gunnar to Pepperkakebyen in Bergen? It’s a marvelous gingerbread village in my hometown. There are over 200 small gingerbread houses, and with the tiny lights turned on, it looks so real.”Jorunn replied, “A week goes by quickly, mamma. There is only so much time. The gingerbread houses are very nice, and I have fond memories of going there with you.”As we continued talking and munching cookies, I looked around at the decorations. There was an advent calendar, wreaths, angels, gnomes called nisse, hearts, stars, and candles. The decorations looked more natural, perhaps a bit less commercialized than in America. There was a real tree, complete with its wonderful pine smell, a star at the top, garland, tinsel, ornaments, and white lights.I looked at Leah, “I noticed that you don’t have a Christmas star in the window as many of the other houses do.”Leah replied, “I found my former husband in bed with another woman. I immediately divorced him. Among the many things he took from Jorunn and I, was our Christmas Star.”Leah sounded deeply hurt and from more than just the missing star. After tasting the last of the seven cookies, Leah asked how I liked them. “The waffle-like Krumkaker was probably my favorite. We tried making them in Minnesota, but yours turned out so much better. And, of course, the Pepperkaker gingerbread stars were great.” I held up another cookie and said, “I don’t know the name of this one, but it was also excellent.”Leah replied, “That one is Serinakaker, a Norwegian butter cookie.”I realized the inevitable, “It is getting late. Thank you both, Leah and Jorunn, for a wonderful evening. I need to get back to my hotel and figure out what to do over the next few days.”I saw Jorunn look at her mother, who nodded. As I stood up, Leah did too. “Nonsense, Gunnar. I won’t have it. Come, spend Christmas with Jorunn and me! Nearly everything in Oslo shuts down in the afternoon on Christmas Eve and stays closed until the 27th. No restaurants or shops will be open. I have an unused bedroom upstairs. Come celebrate Jul with us.”I caught the signal between mother and daughter and wondered if this was pre-planned. But spending Christmas alone in my hotel sounded almost as bad as spending it alone in the nursing home. It was an easy decision. “I accept.”Leah said, “Good. I’ll stop by your hotel tomorrow and help you move your things. Perhaps we can have lunch as well at one of the restaurants along Karl Johans gate.”“It would be my pleasure, ” I replied. “Let’s say, about 11:00 AM”Little Christmas EveDecember 23rd - MorningIt was December 23rd, known in Norway as Lille Julaften. Spending Christmas with Leah and Jorunn created a problem for me. I needed to find at least one Christmas present for each, just in case they bought a gift for me. I got up early and headed out to search. Reflecting on last night, and indeed, the last week, it ended up being far simpler than I feared. I soon found a gift for each, along with reusable cloth gift bags in Christmas colors.I heard a knock on my hotel door and opened it. Leah stood there, holding a coat over her arm. She was wearing a traditional Norwegian folk costume called a bunad. Her blonde hair, simply styled, was highlighted by two attractive braids.I smiled and said, “What a pleasant surprise. You look like you just stepped out of a fairy tale.”She looked past me into the messy room, then took a step toward me and surprised me with a kiss on my cheek. She stepped back and started laughing. “It didn’t work. I am a fairy tale princess, but you are still a frog! It looks like we have some work to do cleaning up your lily pad.”As Leah entered the room, I said, “I already packed a small bag, enough for a few days.”Leah walked over to the pile of clothes from my week-long trip. She picked up a shirt and sniffed it. Then she pulled a wool sweater out from the pile. “Keep your wool sweaters away from the rest of your dirty clothes. Wool is harder to clean and may pick up the smell. Let me see what else you packed.”Leah dumped out my small gym bag onto the bed and then began tossing things aside. “This won’t do. We need to take all of your clothes back to my house and wash them.”Fond memories returned. Whenever we went on a trip, Solveig would always dump out my suitcase and re-load it with other clothes. Solvieg would also pick out clothes for me to wear whenever we dressed to go out to weddings or a party.Leah said, “Don’t expect me to wash them for you. I have other things to do to get ready for Christmas. You’ll have enough free time you can wash them yourself. We will gather everything up after we come back from lunch.”What a woman! I can see where Jorunn inherited her strong personality. We left my hotel, and Leah took me to one of her favorite kafés. As we walked, Leah’s bunad drew eyes, and attracted smiles, as if she were a magnet. As we waited for our food, I asked Leah about her bunad.Leah replied, “I don’t get to wear my bunad very often. I usually wear it for National Day in May, and for weddings and baptisms, but I haven’t been to many of those lately. Christmas is also an acceptable time to wear it.”Leah wore the traditional white blouse with a silver neckpin. Her vest was bright red with a handmade breastplate. Her navy skirt was trimmed with intricate embroidery, and covered in front by a white apron. Around her waist and running down the front was a decorative handwoven belt.“I grew up east of Bergen, in the Hardanger region, so my bunad is in the Hardanger style. While details may vary, you can tell where someone is from by which style of bunad they are wearing. It would not be proper to choose a bunad from a different region simply because you prefer a different color.”“That’s a lovely silver brooch you have on. It looks very old.”“It was my grandmother’s. Norwegians have a spiritual connection to silver, and silver brooches are handed down for many generations. One day, it will be Jorunn’s.”The food was excellent. I have not eaten a bad meal here in Norway. Leah was a great conversationalist, and she freely shared her humor and wit. Her stories from the 1994 Olympics were fascinating, and even though Jorunn and I were just there, I wanted to go back. I learned Leah worked as a radiology technician at a local hospital here in Oslo and took the entire holiday off. The meal finished too quickly, and we returned to my hotel.As we gathered my assorted clothing, I saw one of my socks on the floor, so I walked around Leah to pick it up. Turning quickly, I found myself face-to-face with her. We stared at each other for a moment, then moved at the same time. Our lips came together, and we kissed. Not a gentle kiss, but a passionate one, long and deep. Intentions were clear on both sides.We separated. Leah said, “I have not had sex since divorcing my husband nearly three years ago. That bastard took away more than my Christmas Star, he took away my trust in men. I am forty-seven years old. I never go out on dates, because I’m afraid to open my heart again to another man. Jorunn texted me every night for the past week and would send short videos she took during the day. She kept repeating how much fun she was having with you, and how nice a man you are. I know it sounds funny, but after watching and reading what Jorunn sent me, I feel like I already know you, and have made it past the first date. I know you lost the woman you loved. I cannot replace her in your heart, but if you are ready, I would like to share mine.”This was unexpected. “When I was in Minnesota, I watched Jorunn’s vlog almost every night. She is so sweet and funny and does such an excellent job. Even though I never met Jorunn, I felt like I knew her. To use your dating analogy, it’s one of the reasons I picked her as a tour guide. I felt comfortable with Jorunn and was too afraid to trust another tour company. When I came to Norway, I left my past behind. It is time for me to find something, or someone, to love.”Our bodies came together, and our lips re-joined. Any fears of rejection vanished as I locked my lips onto those of this beautiful Norwegian woman. Our tongues danced with each other, while our hands moved quickly over each other’s bodies.“Help me take off my bunad,” pleaded Leah.Together, we unclasped, unbuckled, unbuttoned, and untied, removing one layer at a time of the intricate bunad and laying it over a chair. It was like slowly opening the best Christmas present I have ever gotten, as more of Leah’s body slowly revealed itself to me. Her breasts were small, but firm, and went well with her slender frame. I forgot how delicate a woman’s features are, and Leah’s body was perfect in every way. Below her waist, I found a mound of pure blonde hair, barely darker than the color on her head.“I have no other words, you are truly a gorgeous woman, Leah.”“Thank you, Gunnar. Now it’s my turn to have fun.”Leah approached me. With small steps, she moved gracefully. She lifted my pullover shirt, pausing as it obscured my eyes. “Don’t take your shirt off. Just enjoy the sensations.” In the darkness, her fingers teasingly played with the hairs on my chest. A fingernail flicked back and forth over my nipple, drawing it to an erection. Moving lower, Leah unbuckled my trousers and slid them down, taking my knickers with them. I was not yet erect, but moving rapidly in that direction. Cool fingers wrapped around my cock and lifted, while a single fingernail twirled against my ball sack. Her tongue dragged across the tip of my cock. Then, Leah’s hands moved behind me to cup and squeeze my bum cheeks. Her warm breath washed over my cock.Leah stood and pulled my shirt the rest of the way off, and I stepped out of my trousers. We remained like this, both naked, looking longingly at each other. Leah reached up and touched my hair. “You have just a touch of grey. I like that. Few mature men are as blessed as you, with a firm, lean body. I see all kinds of patients. You look like a forty-year-old.”I suppose that was one benefit of eating the low-fat, low-sugar, and tasteless nursing home food. I lost nearly thirty pounds. “I am older than I look, and you should know that I had a stroke two years ago. I am doing much better, but still have a balance issue, and sometimes slur my words."Slurring your words might just be because you have a lazy tongue. Perhaps we can find a way to fix that later.”For a moment, I wondered what she meant, then hoped my notions might come true. Leah dropped to her knees directly in front of me and ran a finger along my nearly erect shaft. “It feels so nice to touch a real one again. What a lovely cock you have.”I said, “I’m sorry. I don’t have a very large penis.”Leah laughed, “Anything more than a mouthful is just wasted. Now let’s begin. I will say a Norwegian word, and you repeat it. Listen carefully to my pronunciation and maybe we can fix your American accent.”Leah said, “Penis.” Then she grabbed my cock with her right hand.This might be fun, so I replied, “Penis!”Leah whispered, “Rub.” Then she began gently sliding her hand along my shaft. Without any lubrication, there was quite a bit of friction.I replied, “Rub!”Leah said, “Lick.” Leah extended her tongue, and starting near the base, began leaving wet trails along each side of my glistening cock. The warm softness of her tongue brought me to full erection.It felt fantastic, and I gasped out, “Lick!”Leah said, “Suck.” She opened her mouth wide and took in the head of my cock, using her tongue to tease the underside. Bringing her lips together, I felt the insides of her mouth pressing inward and squeezing tightly against me. When her suction began, she pulled the head of my cock deeper into her mouth. Leah’s head pulled back ever so slightly, allowing her soft lips to glide over me until my cock was almost freed. But not quite. Using the extra room, Leah teased my opening with the tip of her tongue. From the way her tongue easily twirled around, I was certain I contributed my pre-cum.Then her suction pulled me deeper into her mouth. She look
Skandinavian Folklore and Feast Days.Based on a post by Jorunn, in 4 parts. Listen to the ►Podcast at Connected.Syv Slags Kaker. (or, Seven Sorts of Cookies)December 22nd – Evening, Five Days LaterJorunn said, “Well, Gunnar, we are back at our starting point, and this concludes the tour. We got off to a rough start on the first day, but since then, I have enjoyed spending time with you. After my mom got divorced, I stopped dating. Sure, I went out in mixed groups with my friends, but I cannot remember the last time I went somewhere, by myself, with a man. The divorce made me lose all confidence and trust in men. Why enter a relationship, and give my heart to a man, knowing it is going to fail? My father hurt my mother and me so badly, that neither of us have recovered. You were so wonderful to me this week, and showed me that not all men are like my father.”Jorunn looked at me with pleading eyes, “I don’t want this tour to end. I don’t want you to leave. Can you please stay in Oslo at least a few more days?”Jorunn didn’t want me to go. And I didn’t want to leave her either. I replied, “Jorunn, I cannot think of anyone or any place I would rather be than here in Oslo, with you.”Jorunn said, “It’s still early enough that we may be able to find seating without a reservation. I know a great place for seafood.”“Lead on,” I replied.Jorunn and I discussed the now-completed tour while enjoying a delicious dinner at a small kafé. I offered suggestions for the tour, but otherwise let her know I enjoyed seeing Norway, and I told her what a wonderful guide she was. After returning to America, I promised to recommend her tours to everyone I knew.As I looked over the dessert menu, I asked Jorunn, “I’m willing to stay a few more days. Are there any other Norwegian Christmas traditions or activities worth doing over the next few days?”“If you put down that dessert menu, there is one called Syv Slags Kaker. I baked seven kinds of cookies to celebrate Jul. If you come to my house, we can have coffee and you can sample all seven kinds.”“That sounds great,” I replied. Jorunn was inviting me to her home. She was beautiful and funny, and I admit I developed fantasies about her as I watched her vlog videos back in the nursing home. Heck, I even created new fantasies over the last week. She was much warmer toward me at the end of the tour. In Tromsø, we shared a blanket as we rode in a sleigh pulled by an actual reindeer. But after the Nutcracker ballet, I held back and did not cross any lines. Could a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman have a sexual relationship? I managed to keep up with Jorunn all week and didn’t see any reason not to. I reached below the table to carefully re-position myself before standing up.We made our way to the Train Station and rode to Jorunn’s neighborhood. As we walked to her house, I noticed many homes with a lighted star in one of the windows.“What are those stars,” I asked.“They are a tradition in Norway. A star is lit on the first Sunday of Advent to help guide the Three Wise Men.”We stopped in front of a modest house. There was no star in the window, but I saw sheaves of oats hung from one of the trees. I was familiar with the tradition of putting out something for the birds in the frigid days of December. As we stepped inside, I was suddenly surprised. “Hi, Mom! I would like you to meet Gunnar Larsen.”“Good evening, Mr. Larsen. Jorunn has been sending me text messages all week about your exciting travels. I hope you enjoyed your tour. My name is Leah.”This was not what I expected. I hoped to be alone with Jorunn. The family resemblance was striking and quite apparent. Leah’s straight hair was a bit shorter than Jorunn’s but matched her daughter’s pure blonde color. Her blue eyes stood out from her attractive face. She was wearing a multi-colored Norwegian Dale sweater and green trousers. I possessed absolutely no experience telling how old Norwegian women are. She must be in her forties but looked younger.I said, “I enjoyed Jorunn’s tour very much. Your daughter is quite talented in many ways. Please, call me Gunnar.”Jorunn said, “Gunnar was asking about other Jul traditions and activities here in Norway over Christmas. I thought Syv Slags Kaker would be a good one, and your cookies are the best ones in Oslo. I’ll make us some coffee.”Leah looked at me, “Please sit Gunnar. How much longer will you be staying in Norway?”I replied, “About two more weeks. I wanted to celebrate the New Year here before returning to America.”I talked about the completed tour, and she seemed interested enough that I rambled on.“I really enjoyed visiting Lillehammer. It brought back memories of watching the 1994 Winter Olympics, probably my favorite one. The music was fantastic, and the woman who sang the Olympic Hymn at the opening ceremony possessed such a wonderful voice.”Leah replied, “Her name is Sissel Kyrkjebø. She is still extremely popular today, and we consider her a national treasure. I was 18 at the time, and worked at those Olympics.”“I’d love to hear more about that,” I replied. “It was nice to see many of the venues still being used. I also enjoyed the Olympic Museum in Maihaugen, which told the history of the 1994 Olympics. I was surprised to learn that Norway has won more Olympic medals than any other country. But the highlight for me was riding the chairlift to the top of the Lysgårdsbakkene ski jump. The views were amazing. I can’t imagine anyone being brave enough to make such a jump.”“I agree with you on that!” laughed Leah.I continued, “We also flew to Tromsø, and I got to see the Northern Lights. We can sometimes see them in southern Minnesota, but they were much more impressive here with the clear Norwegian air. Jorunn and I took a ride in a sleigh, pulled by actual reindeer. Reindeer are much larger than I thought. We visited a Sami farm, where we ate reindeer stew and learned about the Sami culture.”“I’ve never been, but I hear it’s really fun,” replied Leah.“Bærums Verk was also a highlight. You may already know that the town dates to the 1600s. I loved the old buildings and cobbled streets. Although the Christmas Market was small, I found it unique, with artisans selling handmade crafts. It was nice to see the old crafts like glassblowing, ironwork, and woodworking.”Jorunn returned with a large tray, holding coffee and cookies, and we began sampling.Leah asked, “Did you take Gunnar to Pepperkakebyen in Bergen? It’s a marvelous gingerbread village in my hometown. There are over 200 small gingerbread houses, and with the tiny lights turned on, it looks so real.”Jorunn replied, “A week goes by quickly, mamma. There is only so much time. The gingerbread houses are very nice, and I have fond memories of going there with you.”As we continued talking and munching cookies, I looked around at the decorations. There was an advent calendar, wreaths, angels, gnomes called nisse, hearts, stars, and candles. The decorations looked more natural, perhaps a bit less commercialized than in America. There was a real tree, complete with its wonderful pine smell, a star at the top, garland, tinsel, ornaments, and white lights.I looked at Leah, “I noticed that you don’t have a Christmas star in the window as many of the other houses do.”Leah replied, “I found my former husband in bed with another woman. I immediately divorced him. Among the many things he took from Jorunn and I, was our Christmas Star.”Leah sounded deeply hurt and from more than just the missing star. After tasting the last of the seven cookies, Leah asked how I liked them. “The waffle-like Krumkaker was probably my favorite. We tried making them in Minnesota, but yours turned out so much better. And, of course, the Pepperkaker gingerbread stars were great.” I held up another cookie and said, “I don’t know the name of this one, but it was also excellent.”Leah replied, “That one is Serinakaker, a Norwegian butter cookie.”I realized the inevitable, “It is getting late. Thank you both, Leah and Jorunn, for a wonderful evening. I need to get back to my hotel and figure out what to do over the next few days.”I saw Jorunn look at her mother, who nodded. As I stood up, Leah did too. “Nonsense, Gunnar. I won’t have it. Come, spend Christmas with Jorunn and me! Nearly everything in Oslo shuts down in the afternoon on Christmas Eve and stays closed until the 27th. No restaurants or shops will be open. I have an unused bedroom upstairs. Come celebrate Jul with us.”I caught the signal between mother and daughter and wondered if this was pre-planned. But spending Christmas alone in my hotel sounded almost as bad as spending it alone in the nursing home. It was an easy decision. “I accept.”Leah said, “Good. I’ll stop by your hotel tomorrow and help you move your things. Perhaps we can have lunch as well at one of the restaurants along Karl Johans gate.”“It would be my pleasure, ” I replied. “Let’s say, about 11:00 AM”Little Christmas EveDecember 23rd - MorningIt was December 23rd, known in Norway as Lille Julaften. Spending Christmas with Leah and Jorunn created a problem for me. I needed to find at least one Christmas present for each, just in case they bought a gift for me. I got up early and headed out to search. Reflecting on last night, and indeed, the last week, it ended up being far simpler than I feared. I soon found a gift for each, along with reusable cloth gift bags in Christmas colors.I heard a knock on my hotel door and opened it. Leah stood there, holding a coat over her arm. She was wearing a traditional Norwegian folk costume called a bunad. Her blonde hair, simply styled, was highlighted by two attractive braids.I smiled and said, “What a pleasant surprise. You look like you just stepped out of a fairy tale.”She looked past me into the messy room, then took a step toward me and surprised me with a kiss on my cheek. She stepped back and started laughing. “It didn’t work. I am a fairy tale princess, but you are still a frog! It looks like we have some work to do cleaning up your lily pad.”As Leah entered the room, I said, “I already packed a small bag, enough for a few days.”Leah walked over to the pile of clothes from my week-long trip. She picked up a shirt and sniffed it. Then she pulled a wool sweater out from the pile. “Keep your wool sweaters away from the rest of your dirty clothes. Wool is harder to clean and may pick up the smell. Let me see what else you packed.”Leah dumped out my small gym bag onto the bed and then began tossing things aside. “This won’t do. We need to take all of your clothes back to my house and wash them.”Fond memories returned. Whenever we went on a trip, Solveig would always dump out my suitcase and re-load it with other clothes. Solvieg would also pick out clothes for me to wear whenever we dressed to go out to weddings or a party.Leah said, “Don’t expect me to wash them for you. I have other things to do to get ready for Christmas. You’ll have enough free time you can wash them yourself. We will gather everything up after we come back from lunch.”What a woman! I can see where Jorunn inherited her strong personality. We left my hotel, and Leah took me to one of her favorite kafés. As we walked, Leah’s bunad drew eyes, and attracted smiles, as if she were a magnet. As we waited for our food, I asked Leah about her bunad.Leah replied, “I don’t get to wear my bunad very often. I usually wear it for National Day in May, and for weddings and baptisms, but I haven’t been to many of those lately. Christmas is also an acceptable time to wear it.”Leah wore the traditional white blouse with a silver neckpin. Her vest was bright red with a handmade breastplate. Her navy skirt was trimmed with intricate embroidery, and covered in front by a white apron. Around her waist and running down the front was a decorative handwoven belt.“I grew up east of Bergen, in the Hardanger region, so my bunad is in the Hardanger style. While details may vary, you can tell where someone is from by which style of bunad they are wearing. It would not be proper to choose a bunad from a different region simply because you prefer a different color.”“That’s a lovely silver brooch you have on. It looks very old.”“It was my grandmother’s. Norwegians have a spiritual connection to silver, and silver brooches are handed down for many generations. One day, it will be Jorunn’s.”The food was excellent. I have not eaten a bad meal here in Norway. Leah was a great conversationalist, and she freely shared her humor and wit. Her stories from the 1994 Olympics were fascinating, and even though Jorunn and I were just there, I wanted to go back. I learned Leah worked as a radiology technician at a local hospital here in Oslo and took the entire holiday off. The meal finished too quickly, and we returned to my hotel.As we gathered my assorted clothing, I saw one of my socks on the floor, so I walked around Leah to pick it up. Turning quickly, I found myself face-to-face with her. We stared at each other for a moment, then moved at the same time. Our lips came together, and we kissed. Not a gentle kiss, but a passionate one, long and deep. Intentions were clear on both sides.We separated. Leah said, “I have not had sex since divorcing my husband nearly three years ago. That bastard took away more than my Christmas Star, he took away my trust in men. I am forty-seven years old. I never go out on dates, because I’m afraid to open my heart again to another man. Jorunn texted me every night for the past week and would send short videos she took during the day. She kept repeating how much fun she was having with you, and how nice a man you are. I know it sounds funny, but after watching and reading what Jorunn sent me, I feel like I already know you, and have made it past the first date. I know you lost the woman you loved. I cannot replace her in your heart, but if you are ready, I would like to share mine.”This was unexpected. “When I was in Minnesota, I watched Jorunn’s vlog almost every night. She is so sweet and funny and does such an excellent job. Even though I never met Jorunn, I felt like I knew her. To use your dating analogy, it’s one of the reasons I picked her as a tour guide. I felt comfortable with Jorunn and was too afraid to trust another tour company. When I came to Norway, I left my past behind. It is time for me to find something, or someone, to love.”Our bodies came together, and our lips re-joined. Any fears of rejection vanished as I locked my lips onto those of this beautiful Norwegian woman. Our tongues danced with each other, while our hands moved quickly over each other’s bodies.“Help me take off my bunad,” pleaded Leah.Together, we unclasped, unbuckled, unbuttoned, and untied, removing one layer at a time of the intricate bunad and laying it over a chair. It was like slowly opening the best Christmas present I have ever gotten, as more of Leah’s body slowly revealed itself to me. Her breasts were small, but firm, and went well with her slender frame. I forgot how delicate a woman’s features are, and Leah’s body was perfect in every way. Below her waist, I found a mound of pure blonde hair, barely darker than the color on her head.“I have no other words, you are truly a gorgeous woman, Leah.”“Thank you, Gunnar. Now it’s my turn to have fun.”Leah approached me. With small steps, she moved gracefully. She lifted my pullover shirt, pausing as it obscured my eyes. “Don’t take your shirt off. Just enjoy the sensations.” In the darkness, her fingers teasingly played with the hairs on my chest. A fingernail flicked back and forth over my nipple, drawing it to an erection. Moving lower, Leah unbuckled my trousers and slid them down, taking my knickers with them. I was not yet erect, but moving rapidly in that direction. Cool fingers wrapped around my cock and lifted, while a single fingernail twirled against my ball sack. Her tongue dragged across the tip of my cock. Then, Leah’s hands moved behind me to cup and squeeze my bum cheeks. Her warm breath washed over my cock.Leah stood and pulled my shirt the rest of the way off, and I stepped out of my trousers. We remained like this, both naked, looking longingly at each other. Leah reached up and touched my hair. “You have just a touch of grey. I like that. Few mature men are as blessed as you, with a firm, lean body. I see all kinds of patients. You look like a forty-year-old.”I suppose that was one benefit of eating the low-fat, low-sugar, and tasteless nursing home food. I lost nearly thirty pounds. “I am older than I look, and you should know that I had a stroke two years ago. I am doing much better, but still have a balance issue, and sometimes slur my words."Slurring your words might just be because you have a lazy tongue. Perhaps we can find a way to fix that later.”For a moment, I wondered what she meant, then hoped my notions might come true. Leah dropped to her knees directly in front of me and ran a finger along my nearly erect shaft. “It feels so nice to touch a real one again. What a lovely cock you have.”I said, “I’m sorry. I don’t have a very large penis.”Leah laughed, “Anything more than a mouthful is just wasted. Now let’s begin. I will say a Norwegian word, and you repeat it. Listen carefully to my pronunciation and maybe we can fix your American accent.”Leah said, “Penis.” Then she grabbed my cock with her right hand.This might be fun, so I replied, “Penis!”Leah whispered, “Rub.” Then she began gently sliding her hand along my shaft. Without any lubrication, there was quite a bit of friction.I replied, “Rub!”Leah said, “Lick.” Leah extended her tongue, and starting near the base, began leaving wet trails along each side of my glistening cock. The warm softness of her tongue brought me to full erection.It felt fantastic, and I gasped out, “Lick!”Leah said, “Suck.” She opened her mouth wide and took in the head of my cock, using her tongue to tease the underside. Bringing her lips together, I felt the insides of her mouth pressing inward and squeezing tightly against me. When her suction began, she pulled the head of my cock deeper into her mouth. Leah’s head pulled back ever so slightly, allowing her soft lips to glide over me until my cock was almost freed. But not quite. Using the extra room, Leah teased my opening with the tip of her tongue. From the way her tongue easily twirled around, I was certain I contributed my pre-cum.Then her suction pulled me deeper into her mouth. She look
Skandinavian Folklore and Feast Days.Based on a post by Jorunn, in 4 parts. Listen to the ►Podcast at Connected.Syv Slags Kaker. (or, Seven Sorts of Cookies)December 22nd – Evening, Five Days LaterJorunn said, “Well, Gunnar, we are back at our starting point, and this concludes the tour. We got off to a rough start on the first day, but since then, I have enjoyed spending time with you. After my mom got divorced, I stopped dating. Sure, I went out in mixed groups with my friends, but I cannot remember the last time I went somewhere, by myself, with a man. The divorce made me lose all confidence and trust in men. Why enter a relationship, and give my heart to a man, knowing it is going to fail? My father hurt my mother and me so badly, that neither of us have recovered. You were so wonderful to me this week, and showed me that not all men are like my father.”Jorunn looked at me with pleading eyes, “I don’t want this tour to end. I don’t want you to leave. Can you please stay in Oslo at least a few more days?”Jorunn didn’t want me to go. And I didn’t want to leave her either. I replied, “Jorunn, I cannot think of anyone or any place I would rather be than here in Oslo, with you.”Jorunn said, “It’s still early enough that we may be able to find seating without a reservation. I know a great place for seafood.”“Lead on,” I replied.Jorunn and I discussed the now-completed tour while enjoying a delicious dinner at a small kafé. I offered suggestions for the tour, but otherwise let her know I enjoyed seeing Norway, and I told her what a wonderful guide she was. After returning to America, I promised to recommend her tours to everyone I knew.As I looked over the dessert menu, I asked Jorunn, “I’m willing to stay a few more days. Are there any other Norwegian Christmas traditions or activities worth doing over the next few days?”“If you put down that dessert menu, there is one called Syv Slags Kaker. I baked seven kinds of cookies to celebrate Jul. If you come to my house, we can have coffee and you can sample all seven kinds.”“That sounds great,” I replied. Jorunn was inviting me to her home. She was beautiful and funny, and I admit I developed fantasies about her as I watched her vlog videos back in the nursing home. Heck, I even created new fantasies over the last week. She was much warmer toward me at the end of the tour. In Tromsø, we shared a blanket as we rode in a sleigh pulled by an actual reindeer. But after the Nutcracker ballet, I held back and did not cross any lines. Could a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman have a sexual relationship? I managed to keep up with Jorunn all week and didn’t see any reason not to. I reached below the table to carefully re-position myself before standing up.We made our way to the Train Station and rode to Jorunn’s neighborhood. As we walked to her house, I noticed many homes with a lighted star in one of the windows.“What are those stars,” I asked.“They are a tradition in Norway. A star is lit on the first Sunday of Advent to help guide the Three Wise Men.”We stopped in front of a modest house. There was no star in the window, but I saw sheaves of oats hung from one of the trees. I was familiar with the tradition of putting out something for the birds in the frigid days of December. As we stepped inside, I was suddenly surprised. “Hi, Mom! I would like you to meet Gunnar Larsen.”“Good evening, Mr. Larsen. Jorunn has been sending me text messages all week about your exciting travels. I hope you enjoyed your tour. My name is Leah.”This was not what I expected. I hoped to be alone with Jorunn. The family resemblance was striking and quite apparent. Leah’s straight hair was a bit shorter than Jorunn’s but matched her daughter’s pure blonde color. Her blue eyes stood out from her attractive face. She was wearing a multi-colored Norwegian Dale sweater and green trousers. I possessed absolutely no experience telling how old Norwegian women are. She must be in her forties but looked younger.I said, “I enjoyed Jorunn’s tour very much. Your daughter is quite talented in many ways. Please, call me Gunnar.”Jorunn said, “Gunnar was asking about other Jul traditions and activities here in Norway over Christmas. I thought Syv Slags Kaker would be a good one, and your cookies are the best ones in Oslo. I’ll make us some coffee.”Leah looked at me, “Please sit Gunnar. How much longer will you be staying in Norway?”I replied, “About two more weeks. I wanted to celebrate the New Year here before returning to America.”I talked about the completed tour, and she seemed interested enough that I rambled on.“I really enjoyed visiting Lillehammer. It brought back memories of watching the 1994 Winter Olympics, probably my favorite one. The music was fantastic, and the woman who sang the Olympic Hymn at the opening ceremony possessed such a wonderful voice.”Leah replied, “Her name is Sissel Kyrkjebø. She is still extremely popular today, and we consider her a national treasure. I was 18 at the time, and worked at those Olympics.”“I’d love to hear more about that,” I replied. “It was nice to see many of the venues still being used. I also enjoyed the Olympic Museum in Maihaugen, which told the history of the 1994 Olympics. I was surprised to learn that Norway has won more Olympic medals than any other country. But the highlight for me was riding the chairlift to the top of the Lysgårdsbakkene ski jump. The views were amazing. I can’t imagine anyone being brave enough to make such a jump.”“I agree with you on that!” laughed Leah.I continued, “We also flew to Tromsø, and I got to see the Northern Lights. We can sometimes see them in southern Minnesota, but they were much more impressive here with the clear Norwegian air. Jorunn and I took a ride in a sleigh, pulled by actual reindeer. Reindeer are much larger than I thought. We visited a Sami farm, where we ate reindeer stew and learned about the Sami culture.”“I’ve never been, but I hear it’s really fun,” replied Leah.“Bærums Verk was also a highlight. You may already know that the town dates to the 1600s. I loved the old buildings and cobbled streets. Although the Christmas Market was small, I found it unique, with artisans selling handmade crafts. It was nice to see the old crafts like glassblowing, ironwork, and woodworking.”Jorunn returned with a large tray, holding coffee and cookies, and we began sampling.Leah asked, “Did you take Gunnar to Pepperkakebyen in Bergen? It’s a marvelous gingerbread village in my hometown. There are over 200 small gingerbread houses, and with the tiny lights turned on, it looks so real.”Jorunn replied, “A week goes by quickly, mamma. There is only so much time. The gingerbread houses are very nice, and I have fond memories of going there with you.”As we continued talking and munching cookies, I looked around at the decorations. There was an advent calendar, wreaths, angels, gnomes called nisse, hearts, stars, and candles. The decorations looked more natural, perhaps a bit less commercialized than in America. There was a real tree, complete with its wonderful pine smell, a star at the top, garland, tinsel, ornaments, and white lights.I looked at Leah, “I noticed that you don’t have a Christmas star in the window as many of the other houses do.”Leah replied, “I found my former husband in bed with another woman. I immediately divorced him. Among the many things he took from Jorunn and I, was our Christmas Star.”Leah sounded deeply hurt and from more than just the missing star. After tasting the last of the seven cookies, Leah asked how I liked them. “The waffle-like Krumkaker was probably my favorite. We tried making them in Minnesota, but yours turned out so much better. And, of course, the Pepperkaker gingerbread stars were great.” I held up another cookie and said, “I don’t know the name of this one, but it was also excellent.”Leah replied, “That one is Serinakaker, a Norwegian butter cookie.”I realized the inevitable, “It is getting late. Thank you both, Leah and Jorunn, for a wonderful evening. I need to get back to my hotel and figure out what to do over the next few days.”I saw Jorunn look at her mother, who nodded. As I stood up, Leah did too. “Nonsense, Gunnar. I won’t have it. Come, spend Christmas with Jorunn and me! Nearly everything in Oslo shuts down in the afternoon on Christmas Eve and stays closed until the 27th. No restaurants or shops will be open. I have an unused bedroom upstairs. Come celebrate Jul with us.”I caught the signal between mother and daughter and wondered if this was pre-planned. But spending Christmas alone in my hotel sounded almost as bad as spending it alone in the nursing home. It was an easy decision. “I accept.”Leah said, “Good. I’ll stop by your hotel tomorrow and help you move your things. Perhaps we can have lunch as well at one of the restaurants along Karl Johans gate.”“It would be my pleasure, ” I replied. “Let’s say, about 11:00 AM”Little Christmas EveDecember 23rd - MorningIt was December 23rd, known in Norway as Lille Julaften. Spending Christmas with Leah and Jorunn created a problem for me. I needed to find at least one Christmas present for each, just in case they bought a gift for me. I got up early and headed out to search. Reflecting on last night, and indeed, the last week, it ended up being far simpler than I feared. I soon found a gift for each, along with reusable cloth gift bags in Christmas colors.I heard a knock on my hotel door and opened it. Leah stood there, holding a coat over her arm. She was wearing a traditional Norwegian folk costume called a bunad. Her blonde hair, simply styled, was highlighted by two attractive braids.I smiled and said, “What a pleasant surprise. You look like you just stepped out of a fairy tale.”She looked past me into the messy room, then took a step toward me and surprised me with a kiss on my cheek. She stepped back and started laughing. “It didn’t work. I am a fairy tale princess, but you are still a frog! It looks like we have some work to do cleaning up your lily pad.”As Leah entered the room, I said, “I already packed a small bag, enough for a few days.”Leah walked over to the pile of clothes from my week-long trip. She picked up a shirt and sniffed it. Then she pulled a wool sweater out from the pile. “Keep your wool sweaters away from the rest of your dirty clothes. Wool is harder to clean and may pick up the smell. Let me see what else you packed.”Leah dumped out my small gym bag onto the bed and then began tossing things aside. “This won’t do. We need to take all of your clothes back to my house and wash them.”Fond memories returned. Whenever we went on a trip, Solveig would always dump out my suitcase and re-load it with other clothes. Solvieg would also pick out clothes for me to wear whenever we dressed to go out to weddings or a party.Leah said, “Don’t expect me to wash them for you. I have other things to do to get ready for Christmas. You’ll have enough free time you can wash them yourself. We will gather everything up after we come back from lunch.”What a woman! I can see where Jorunn inherited her strong personality. We left my hotel, and Leah took me to one of her favorite kafés. As we walked, Leah’s bunad drew eyes, and attracted smiles, as if she were a magnet. As we waited for our food, I asked Leah about her bunad.Leah replied, “I don’t get to wear my bunad very often. I usually wear it for National Day in May, and for weddings and baptisms, but I haven’t been to many of those lately. Christmas is also an acceptable time to wear it.”Leah wore the traditional white blouse with a silver neckpin. Her vest was bright red with a handmade breastplate. Her navy skirt was trimmed with intricate embroidery, and covered in front by a white apron. Around her waist and running down the front was a decorative handwoven belt.“I grew up east of Bergen, in the Hardanger region, so my bunad is in the Hardanger style. While details may vary, you can tell where someone is from by which style of bunad they are wearing. It would not be proper to choose a bunad from a different region simply because you prefer a different color.”“That’s a lovely silver brooch you have on. It looks very old.”“It was my grandmother’s. Norwegians have a spiritual connection to silver, and silver brooches are handed down for many generations. One day, it will be Jorunn’s.”The food was excellent. I have not eaten a bad meal here in Norway. Leah was a great conversationalist, and she freely shared her humor and wit. Her stories from the 1994 Olympics were fascinating, and even though Jorunn and I were just there, I wanted to go back. I learned Leah worked as a radiology technician at a local hospital here in Oslo and took the entire holiday off. The meal finished too quickly, and we returned to my hotel.As we gathered my assorted clothing, I saw one of my socks on the floor, so I walked around Leah to pick it up. Turning quickly, I found myself face-to-face with her. We stared at each other for a moment, then moved at the same time. Our lips came together, and we kissed. Not a gentle kiss, but a passionate one, long and deep. Intentions were clear on both sides.We separated. Leah said, “I have not had sex since divorcing my husband nearly three years ago. That bastard took away more than my Christmas Star, he took away my trust in men. I am forty-seven years old. I never go out on dates, because I’m afraid to open my heart again to another man. Jorunn texted me every night for the past week and would send short videos she took during the day. She kept repeating how much fun she was having with you, and how nice a man you are. I know it sounds funny, but after watching and reading what Jorunn sent me, I feel like I already know you, and have made it past the first date. I know you lost the woman you loved. I cannot replace her in your heart, but if you are ready, I would like to share mine.”This was unexpected. “When I was in Minnesota, I watched Jorunn’s vlog almost every night. She is so sweet and funny and does such an excellent job. Even though I never met Jorunn, I felt like I knew her. To use your dating analogy, it’s one of the reasons I picked her as a tour guide. I felt comfortable with Jorunn and was too afraid to trust another tour company. When I came to Norway, I left my past behind. It is time for me to find something, or someone, to love.”Our bodies came together, and our lips re-joined. Any fears of rejection vanished as I locked my lips onto those of this beautiful Norwegian woman. Our tongues danced with each other, while our hands moved quickly over each other’s bodies.“Help me take off my bunad,” pleaded Leah.Together, we unclasped, unbuckled, unbuttoned, and untied, removing one layer at a time of the intricate bunad and laying it over a chair. It was like slowly opening the best Christmas present I have ever gotten, as more of Leah’s body slowly revealed itself to me. Her breasts were small, but firm, and went well with her slender frame. I forgot how delicate a woman’s features are, and Leah’s body was perfect in every way. Below her waist, I found a mound of pure blonde hair, barely darker than the color on her head.“I have no other words, you are truly a gorgeous woman, Leah.”“Thank you, Gunnar. Now it’s my turn to have fun.”Leah approached me. With small steps, she moved gracefully. She lifted my pullover shirt, pausing as it obscured my eyes. “Don’t take your shirt off. Just enjoy the sensations.” In the darkness, her fingers teasingly played with the hairs on my chest. A fingernail flicked back and forth over my nipple, drawing it to an erection. Moving lower, Leah unbuckled my trousers and slid them down, taking my knickers with them. I was not yet erect, but moving rapidly in that direction. Cool fingers wrapped around my cock and lifted, while a single fingernail twirled against my ball sack. Her tongue dragged across the tip of my cock. Then, Leah’s hands moved behind me to cup and squeeze my bum cheeks. Her warm breath washed over my cock.Leah stood and pulled my shirt the rest of the way off, and I stepped out of my trousers. We remained like this, both naked, looking longingly at each other. Leah reached up and touched my hair. “You have just a touch of grey. I like that. Few mature men are as blessed as you, with a firm, lean body. I see all kinds of patients. You look like a forty-year-old.”I suppose that was one benefit of eating the low-fat, low-sugar, and tasteless nursing home food. I lost nearly thirty pounds. “I am older than I look, and you should know that I had a stroke two years ago. I am doing much better, but still have a balance issue, and sometimes slur my words."Slurring your words might just be because you have a lazy tongue. Perhaps we can find a way to fix that later.”For a moment, I wondered what she meant, then hoped my notions might come true. Leah dropped to her knees directly in front of me and ran a finger along my nearly erect shaft. “It feels so nice to touch a real one again. What a lovely cock you have.”I said, “I’m sorry. I don’t have a very large penis.”Leah laughed, “Anything more than a mouthful is just wasted. Now let’s begin. I will say a Norwegian word, and you repeat it. Listen carefully to my pronunciation and maybe we can fix your American accent.”Leah said, “Penis.” Then she grabbed my cock with her right hand.This might be fun, so I replied, “Penis!”Leah whispered, “Rub.” Then she began gently sliding her hand along my shaft. Without any lubrication, there was quite a bit of friction.I replied, “Rub!”Leah said, “Lick.” Leah extended her tongue, and starting near the base, began leaving wet trails along each side of my glistening cock. The warm softness of her tongue brought me to full erection.It felt fantastic, and I gasped out, “Lick!”Leah said, “Suck.” She opened her mouth wide and took in the head of my cock, using her tongue to tease the underside. Bringing her lips together, I felt the insides of her mouth pressing inward and squeezing tightly against me. When her suction began, she pulled the head of my cock deeper into her mouth. Leah’s head pulled back ever so slightly, allowing her soft lips to glide over me until my cock was almost freed. But not quite. Using the extra room, Leah teased my opening with the tip of her tongue. From the way her tongue easily twirled around, I was certain I contributed my pre-cum.Then her suction pulled me deeper into her mouth. She look
Certains d'entre nous l'ont sans doute découverte au moment de la sortie du film Moi, Tonya, en 2017, dans lequel elle est brillamment incarnée par Margot Robbie. En janvier 1994, l'Américaine Tonya Harding, prodige du patinage artistique américain, est accusée d'avoir agressé Nancy Kerrigan, sa principale rivale sur la glace, à coup de barre de fer, quelques semaines avant les Jeux Olympiques de Lillehammer. Dans le cadre de la mini-série de Scandales consacrée aux grandes affaires qui ont entaché le monde du sport, la journaliste Camille Maestracci retrace le mystère, toujours aussi présent, autour de cette agression. Au programme de cet épisode : costumes moulants à paillettes et jalousies dans les vestiaires. À son micro se succèdent :Laurent Louët, journaliste au Figaro, ancien chef du service des sportsAssia Hamdi, journaliste, spécialiste des femmes dans le sport Scandales est un podcast de Madame Figaro, écrit et présenté par Marion Galy-Ramounot, et produit par Lucile Rousseau-Garcia. Camille Maestracci est l'auteure et la voix de cette mini-série consacrée aux scandales du sport. Océane Ciuni est la responsable éditoriale de Scandales, un podcast produit par Louie Créative, l'agence de contenus audios de Louie Média. Cet épisode est à retrouver sur toutes les plateformes d'écoutes : Apple Podcast, Spotify, Deezer et Amazon Music.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Sledges, Corkscrews, and other fears.Based on a post by Jorunn, in 4 parts. Listen to the ►Podcast at Connected.Once at the starting point, we both sat down on our sledges. I was grateful only a few others were preparing to ride, but gasped again when I saw how youthful their faces were. I doubted anyone here was over thirty years old. I wondered whether Jorunn was punishing me, or perhaps was hoping I would voluntarily quit the tour.“I don’t know if I can do this, Jorunn. I’m afraid.”Jorunn looked me in the eye with a grim look on her face.“Afraid is coming home with my mother, and finding my father sleeping with another woman. Afraid is watching how he broke apart my family and wondering how my mom and I would go on. Afraid is me cutting off my father and not wanting to ever see him again.”“Afraid is quitting a dead-end job and trying to earn a living as a vlogger in one of the most expensive countries on earth. Afraid is checking every morning for clicks, likes, and followers, and finding out the numbers did not change.”“Afraid is starting a private small-group tour company, all by myself, and weaving my way through the many regulations, laws, and insurance requirements. Afraid is knowing I have to book at least one trip a month just to cover those costs.”“Afraid is taking a group of six to Svalbard for a glacier hike in early summer, and spotting a polar bear less than 200 meters away lumbering towards us. Afraid is watching our guide fire off the last of her flares, but seeing the bear still coming. Afraid is the look in our guide’s eyes as she reached for her rifle.”“You don’t need to be afraid of sledging, Gunnar. What you need to be afraid of is being too afraid to try sledging. Meet me at the bottom of the hill. Either make the run or turn in your sledge and take the Metro down the hill.”I watched Jorunn push off and head down the run, then thought about her words. I lived a good life in Minnesota, meeting Solveig in college and then stepping right into a lifetime job with the 3M company. Adventure was going to our lake cabin where the only challenges were fighting off mosquitos, and figuring out how to remove burnt marshmallows off the end of a stick. After our first child, Solveig and I stopped doing anything like sledding, and instead sat and watched our kids having all the fun.What am I doing here in Norway? Why am I here? Jorunn answered that question for me. I pushed off and started my run.I fought my way down the mountain, and as I approached the end of the run, I was happy to see it level off. I saw Jorunn standing next to her sledge, her small camera pointed at me. I raised both hands over my head, waved, then yelled, “I did it!” I coasted to a stop three meters past her.Jorunn ran up to me, and as I stood, she hugged me. “I’m proud of you Gunnar.” As we hugged, under the clear blue skies and chilly temperatures, I closed my eyes and went back 35 years to a small hill in Minneapolis, where I hugged Solvieg after sledding. Jorunn released me and stepped back.I yelped, “It was wonderful! I kept to the side as other people whizzed past me. A few sections were bumpy, and my teeth rattled. The only time I was scared was when there was a steep drop-off on one side. Don’t you use guardrails in Norway?”“You may have seen a few small concrete walls, but we believe in personal responsibility here in Norway. If you cannot manage a sledge, you should not make the run. The authorities do monitor the conditions and sometimes close the run when it is too icy.”“Does that mean you believed in me? Believed I could make it down the hill?”“There is nothing wrong with you, Gunnar. While I was waiting here at the bottom of the hill, I read about your Iron Range in Minnesota. You are rusty. There is a Wizard of Oz Museum there. You are the Tin Man. This tour is the Oil Can. Figure it out. The Oil Can only works if you pick it up and use it. Stand tall and walk proudly for as long as you can. If you fall, get up and keep going.”It was an interesting way to look at life. I was only 56 years old, but for the last few years, I acted like I was 80. I still have many years to go sledging, if only I was not afraid to try.I turned to Jorunn. “Let’s go again!”Pea SoupDecember 16 - Mid-DayAfter three more runs, Jorunn and I turned in our sledges and ate lunch at the beautiful Frognersteren Restaurant on top of the hill. I followed her suggestion of a thick pea soup with meatballs and potatoes. It was delicious. As we sipped hot chocolate, it felt good to be alive again.“A week ago, I was in a nursing home in Minnesota. After my wife died, no one visited me, not even my adult children. I was alone. It was a terrible place, run by a terrible nurse. I had to get out. I made plans with my lawyer, then walked out the front door and got on a plane to come to Norway. What’s the worst place you have ever been?”“Dublin, Ireland. After the divorce, my mother and I were struggling financially. We had gone from living a comfortable life to living paycheck to paycheck. I saw a post on the Internet for a job as a body double for a Vikings television program. I wasn’t sure what a body double did, but it paid well for a short gig. I took all my clothes off while a dozen people stared at me and took photos and videos. I hadn’t been naked in front of any man in over a year, since before the divorce. They must have liked me because I got the part, and they flew me to Dublin. The next morning, I went to the studios. I sat there in a robe while they cut and styled my hair to match the actress I was portraying. Then off to the makeup department, where I removed my robe while they applied fake tattoos and full body makeup so I would look dirty in all the right places.”“After lunch in the studio, the costume department placed me in a white linen tunic. When it was time to film, they told me to stand in front of the lead actor while he lifted the tunic off me and tossed it aside. He was much older than me, and with his beard, he reminded me of my father. He exuded the same swagger as if the world revolved only around him. I would be fully exposed to him, and to the camera crew, who were filming me from behind. They told me to act submissive and let the lead actor hug me. It took several takes and a few tweaks before the director was happy.”“Next, I was ordered to lay down on a stylized Viking bed covered with furs. The sex scene was to be filmed twice. Once for television, then for an unrated video release. The make-up people gave me a once over, then thankfully positioned a flesh-covered patch over my vagina. In the first shot, I was naked, but the lead actor remained fully clothed. He stood and positioned himself between my legs, and they told me to keep my vagina pressed tight against his crotch as he bucked against me. We needed to make the audience believe we were having sex while showing them nothing. I remained in this position while they adjusted the lighting and camera angles, and beneath his trousers, I felt the lead actor’s erect cock pressed against me.”“The director yelled, ‘Action’. Once again, they told me to be submissive, and let the lead actor take charge. He started humping against me. Looking up at him, he was still a handsome man, and I wondered how many women around the world dreamed or fantasized about being in the same place I was. I wasn’t one of them, but I understood this was why they hired me, so I accepted it. Like earlier, it took several takes. The director would review the shot and make small adjustments each time. After the last take, I saw a large wet spot on the front of the lead actor’s trousers.”“Then it was time for the unrated scene. A host of costume and make-up people swarmed around the actor while I lay there naked. This time, he was to be naked as he approached the bed. The camera angle was off to the side to avoid full frontal and he used his left hand to shield his erection, thankfully contained in a flesh-covered sock. The scene began with the lead actor approaching me, and once in position, he began humping against me. His covered cock slid against the covering over my vagina, but the sensations passed right through. My nipples became erect, and I felt my wetness building.”“After several takes, the director was happy, and we moved on to the last scene for which I was needed. In this one, the lead actor would be laying on top of me, his arms extended and propping himself up with his hands placed on either side of my body. This scene was more challenging because it needed to be mixed with prior facial cuts shot separately with the lead male actor and lead female actress. The scene would be filmed from several angles including above and below. As the director reviewed the earlier footage, the makeup people worked on my face and hair.”“The next thing I felt was the lead actor lying on top of me, his body pressing his erect cock against the patch covering my vagina. I wanted to turn away, but he told me to look at him because it would help him release his creative juices. I feared the possible double entendre. Here I was, face-to-face with the avatar of the man I hated more than anyone, the man who destroyed our family. When the director was ready, he said to go at it and try to simulate real sex. He yelled 'Action’. I was sweating under the lights, and the patch covering my vagina began to slip, aided by the movement of the lead actor’s covered cock. As my pussy became more exposed, I was afraid his cock might slide into me, so I yelled 'Cut!’. Everything stopped, and I pushed him off.”“That was enough. I yelled I was through, gathered my things, and headed for the front door. I paid my own way back to Oslo, and thought about filing a protest, but later learned what they did was mostly proper. Most sex scenes are between two body doubles. It is rare, but sometimes a lead actor will film such scenes if they have it in their nudity clause. I had a new appreciation for body doubles, but my own acting career lasted one day, and looking at the final scenes after release, I was on screen for eight seconds, and no one knew it was me!”I said, “Wow. We have something in common. The nursing home did everything properly, but like you, I couldn’t stand it any longer, so I headed for the front door. I’m sorry for your terrible experience.”Jorunn shook her head, “Don’t be sorry. The experience ended up changing my life for the better. After I got back to Oslo, I swore to never work for anyone else again. I wanted to direct my own scenes, so I started doing vlogs. That led to the creation of my tour company. As things turned out, I walked out one door and right into something I loved. Plus, I walked out wearing this really cool, braided leather Viking headband I have on now. You are halfway there. You have walked out the front door. Now you must find something, or someone, to love.”A profound statement from someone so young.SpikersuppaDecember 16 - AfternoonI noticed the sun getting low on the horizon. Jorunn caught my glance and said, “The sun sets early here in Oslo, around 3:30 in the afternoon. In some of the northern cities, it set last month and will not rise again until spring.”I didn’t want to spend the rest of the day looking at museums, and flushed with my success on the hill, I took a chance. “Do you ice skate?”Jorunn replied, “I do, but not very well.”I said, “If you know of a skating rink with lights, maybe we can go there and skate.”“There is a nice lighted one in downtown Oslo called Spikersuppa,” said Jorunn. “When the sun goes down in Oslo, the twinkling lights are turned on, bringing with them their magic. The ice-skating rink is close to the Christmas market, which is our agenda for tonight.”“That sounds great to me,” I replied.We took the T-bane back to downtown Oslo and arrived as the sun was setting. There weren’t any clouds, but the multi-layered horizon was still beautiful. Orange along the bottom, and above it, increasingly darker hues of blue and purple, before turning to black in the night sky. After leaving the train station Jorunn and I walked along a pedestrian-only street named 'Karl Johns gate’ passing high-end stores and restaurants. Jorunn either pointed to, or mentioned, notable downtown buildings such as the Royal Palace, Parliament, the National Theatre, the Grand Hotel, and the original University of Oslo buildings. We also passed the brilliantly lit Freia clock, associated with the long-time Norwegian chocolate maker, and the unofficial symbol of Oslo.We rented skates and then stepped tentatively onto the ice. It wasn’t a big rink, and fortunately, not crowded. In the middle was a frozen water fountain. Christmas music was playing and twinkling lights glowed all around us.“I played ice hockey in Minnesota when I was in high school, but haven’t skated since.”“My father used to take me to figure skating lessons when I was young, but I stopped. I kept falling when trying to do spins.”“Maybe we can help each other out. Have you ever tried ice dancing?”Jorunn laughed. “No! Never!”“Neither have I. But a wise woman once told me that I should not be afraid of ice dancing. What I should be afraid of is being too afraid to try ice dancing.”Jorunn smiled, “A very wise woman, indeed! Let’s try it and see what happens.”I remember watching the wonderful British duo of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean ice dancing in their last Olympics in 1994. The Olympics were here in Norway, in Lillehammer. I was not about to try any lifts or spins, but I reached my right arm behind Jorunn and placed my hand on her right hip. Taking her left hand in mine, I held her left arm across my body.“Ready?” I asked.Jorunn nodded, and together we pushed off. Right. Left. Right. Left. We moved slowly, side-by-side, in a steady rhythm, and made it around the rink making only a few wobbles. After three more passes, my ancient muscle memory awoke, and I wanted to do more. We separated and I joined my right hand to her left. “We can take longer strides and skate a little faster this way.”After another trip around the rink, we added a slow weaving pattern. Coming out of the last turn, I told Jorunn, “Here is your chance to be a figure skater. I’ll hold your hand. Try a spin.”I skated slightly just ahead of Jorunn, then pulled her forward so she would have enough speed. I raised her hand into the air as she went past, and she started spinning. She yelled, “I’m doing it.” And she was, at least until her speed slowed and she fell into me. “Dam toe pick!” she yelled. With her arms around me, our eyes met. Then she wrinkled her nose, her signature facial expression on the vlogs indicating she didn’t like something. Just as quickly, her face lit up and her big smile glowed. “I’m laughing too hard inside. That was such fun!” She burst out laughing and I joined her. We finally broke the ice, here on the ice.Jorunn separated from me and said, “It is time for Christmas Market.” I helped her up and we turned in our skates. The nearby lights and sounds beckoned.The Christmas MarketDecember 16 - EveningThe sun set long ago and was now just a memory. It was completely dark, but downtown Oslo turned into a Christmas wonderland. There were twinkling lights on almost every tree, with the large and stately buildings surrounding us outlined in white lights to accompany their dramatic uplighting. Oslo was so different than Minneapolis. In downtown Minneapolis, 30-year-old buildings were being torn down to build taller ones in the same location. Here, the buildings were massive, centuries-old, covering an entire block, and they were still in use, letting everyone appreciate the history and architecture. Jorunn and I saw glass-covered buildings in Oslo, with their clean modern architecture, but this was the heart of the city. The life, the pulse, and vitality of Oslo all sprang from here.Towering above everything at the Christmas Market was a brilliantly lit Ferris wheel, each spoke outlined in white lights. I looked at Jorunn and she nodded. She took my hand, and we ran for the Ferris wheel, artfully dodging between the growing number of people.When we boarded, we found each of the seats enclosed in a glass bubble, possibly as a safety measure, or just as likely, protection from the cold. One of the benefits of this was being able to move around a bit, which afforded us a 360-degree aerial view of downtown Oslo. We paused near the top, where Jorunn pulled out her camera.Jorunn said, “It’s rather romantic up here. We should do a selfie.” She sat down right me. “Kiss me. On the lips. Just a quick one. I have the timer set for three seconds. We’ll put our lips together and hold them for a few seconds until the flash goes off.”“Jorunn, I am much older than you. I don’t think it will look very romantic.”“Gunnar, you’re not too old to kiss someone. And if I need to, I can do a little digital touchup, or just flash a quick cut. It will be perfect.”“How do want me to kiss you? Do you want my eyes open or closed? Should I look at the camera or…”Jorunn quickly reached behind my head and pulled me to her. As our lips met, I closed my eyes, and my mouth responded. I felt her softness and a quick tease as Jorunn’s tongue glazed over my lips. A flash went off. But Jorunn did not separate, nor did I. I opened my eyes, and saw that Jorunn’s eyes closed. As our lips pressed together, it felt so warm and comfortable.We separated, and Jorunn said, “Perfect!” Then she looked at the photo just taken. I thought about the sequence of her words and her actions. Jorunn switched over to video and began doing her vlog. She was speaking in English. Immersed in Norwegian for three days, it almost sounded like a foreign language to me. When Jorunn finished, I asked her why she didn’t record her vlogs in Norwegian.She surprised me by continuing in English. “Norwegians already live here. Who would watch my videos if I recorded them in Norwegian? If someone in Norway wants to see the view from the top of this Ferris wheel, they will come here and ride it. People from every continent watch my videos and speak at least some English. It used to bother me when I would get comments on my videos complaining I spoke with a Norwegian accent. Now I just laugh.”I asked her, “Every continent? Including Antarctica?”“Yes. The Norwegian Polar Institute has a year-round research station in Antarctica named 'Troll’. Their mission is to study the polar regions and the effects of global warming and pollution. It’s not a tourist destination, but they have talked to me about possibly going there. They want to do more outreach, to spread the word to younger audiences on social media. I have followers there, but we haven’t been able to work out the permissions and details. The
Sledges, Corkscrews, and other fears.Based on a post by Jorunn, in 4 parts. Listen to the ►Podcast at Connected.Once at the starting point, we both sat down on our sledges. I was grateful only a few others were preparing to ride, but gasped again when I saw how youthful their faces were. I doubted anyone here was over thirty years old. I wondered whether Jorunn was punishing me, or perhaps was hoping I would voluntarily quit the tour.“I don’t know if I can do this, Jorunn. I’m afraid.”Jorunn looked me in the eye with a grim look on her face.“Afraid is coming home with my mother, and finding my father sleeping with another woman. Afraid is watching how he broke apart my family and wondering how my mom and I would go on. Afraid is me cutting off my father and not wanting to ever see him again.”“Afraid is quitting a dead-end job and trying to earn a living as a vlogger in one of the most expensive countries on earth. Afraid is checking every morning for clicks, likes, and followers, and finding out the numbers did not change.”“Afraid is starting a private small-group tour company, all by myself, and weaving my way through the many regulations, laws, and insurance requirements. Afraid is knowing I have to book at least one trip a month just to cover those costs.”“Afraid is taking a group of six to Svalbard for a glacier hike in early summer, and spotting a polar bear less than 200 meters away lumbering towards us. Afraid is watching our guide fire off the last of her flares, but seeing the bear still coming. Afraid is the look in our guide’s eyes as she reached for her rifle.”“You don’t need to be afraid of sledging, Gunnar. What you need to be afraid of is being too afraid to try sledging. Meet me at the bottom of the hill. Either make the run or turn in your sledge and take the Metro down the hill.”I watched Jorunn push off and head down the run, then thought about her words. I lived a good life in Minnesota, meeting Solveig in college and then stepping right into a lifetime job with the 3M company. Adventure was going to our lake cabin where the only challenges were fighting off mosquitos, and figuring out how to remove burnt marshmallows off the end of a stick. After our first child, Solveig and I stopped doing anything like sledding, and instead sat and watched our kids having all the fun.What am I doing here in Norway? Why am I here? Jorunn answered that question for me. I pushed off and started my run.I fought my way down the mountain, and as I approached the end of the run, I was happy to see it level off. I saw Jorunn standing next to her sledge, her small camera pointed at me. I raised both hands over my head, waved, then yelled, “I did it!” I coasted to a stop three meters past her.Jorunn ran up to me, and as I stood, she hugged me. “I’m proud of you Gunnar.” As we hugged, under the clear blue skies and chilly temperatures, I closed my eyes and went back 35 years to a small hill in Minneapolis, where I hugged Solvieg after sledding. Jorunn released me and stepped back.I yelped, “It was wonderful! I kept to the side as other people whizzed past me. A few sections were bumpy, and my teeth rattled. The only time I was scared was when there was a steep drop-off on one side. Don’t you use guardrails in Norway?”“You may have seen a few small concrete walls, but we believe in personal responsibility here in Norway. If you cannot manage a sledge, you should not make the run. The authorities do monitor the conditions and sometimes close the run when it is too icy.”“Does that mean you believed in me? Believed I could make it down the hill?”“There is nothing wrong with you, Gunnar. While I was waiting here at the bottom of the hill, I read about your Iron Range in Minnesota. You are rusty. There is a Wizard of Oz Museum there. You are the Tin Man. This tour is the Oil Can. Figure it out. The Oil Can only works if you pick it up and use it. Stand tall and walk proudly for as long as you can. If you fall, get up and keep going.”It was an interesting way to look at life. I was only 56 years old, but for the last few years, I acted like I was 80. I still have many years to go sledging, if only I was not afraid to try.I turned to Jorunn. “Let’s go again!”Pea SoupDecember 16 - Mid-DayAfter three more runs, Jorunn and I turned in our sledges and ate lunch at the beautiful Frognersteren Restaurant on top of the hill. I followed her suggestion of a thick pea soup with meatballs and potatoes. It was delicious. As we sipped hot chocolate, it felt good to be alive again.“A week ago, I was in a nursing home in Minnesota. After my wife died, no one visited me, not even my adult children. I was alone. It was a terrible place, run by a terrible nurse. I had to get out. I made plans with my lawyer, then walked out the front door and got on a plane to come to Norway. What’s the worst place you have ever been?”“Dublin, Ireland. After the divorce, my mother and I were struggling financially. We had gone from living a comfortable life to living paycheck to paycheck. I saw a post on the Internet for a job as a body double for a Vikings television program. I wasn’t sure what a body double did, but it paid well for a short gig. I took all my clothes off while a dozen people stared at me and took photos and videos. I hadn’t been naked in front of any man in over a year, since before the divorce. They must have liked me because I got the part, and they flew me to Dublin. The next morning, I went to the studios. I sat there in a robe while they cut and styled my hair to match the actress I was portraying. Then off to the makeup department, where I removed my robe while they applied fake tattoos and full body makeup so I would look dirty in all the right places.”“After lunch in the studio, the costume department placed me in a white linen tunic. When it was time to film, they told me to stand in front of the lead actor while he lifted the tunic off me and tossed it aside. He was much older than me, and with his beard, he reminded me of my father. He exuded the same swagger as if the world revolved only around him. I would be fully exposed to him, and to the camera crew, who were filming me from behind. They told me to act submissive and let the lead actor hug me. It took several takes and a few tweaks before the director was happy.”“Next, I was ordered to lay down on a stylized Viking bed covered with furs. The sex scene was to be filmed twice. Once for television, then for an unrated video release. The make-up people gave me a once over, then thankfully positioned a flesh-covered patch over my vagina. In the first shot, I was naked, but the lead actor remained fully clothed. He stood and positioned himself between my legs, and they told me to keep my vagina pressed tight against his crotch as he bucked against me. We needed to make the audience believe we were having sex while showing them nothing. I remained in this position while they adjusted the lighting and camera angles, and beneath his trousers, I felt the lead actor’s erect cock pressed against me.”“The director yelled, ‘Action’. Once again, they told me to be submissive, and let the lead actor take charge. He started humping against me. Looking up at him, he was still a handsome man, and I wondered how many women around the world dreamed or fantasized about being in the same place I was. I wasn’t one of them, but I understood this was why they hired me, so I accepted it. Like earlier, it took several takes. The director would review the shot and make small adjustments each time. After the last take, I saw a large wet spot on the front of the lead actor’s trousers.”“Then it was time for the unrated scene. A host of costume and make-up people swarmed around the actor while I lay there naked. This time, he was to be naked as he approached the bed. The camera angle was off to the side to avoid full frontal and he used his left hand to shield his erection, thankfully contained in a flesh-covered sock. The scene began with the lead actor approaching me, and once in position, he began humping against me. His covered cock slid against the covering over my vagina, but the sensations passed right through. My nipples became erect, and I felt my wetness building.”“After several takes, the director was happy, and we moved on to the last scene for which I was needed. In this one, the lead actor would be laying on top of me, his arms extended and propping himself up with his hands placed on either side of my body. This scene was more challenging because it needed to be mixed with prior facial cuts shot separately with the lead male actor and lead female actress. The scene would be filmed from several angles including above and below. As the director reviewed the earlier footage, the makeup people worked on my face and hair.”“The next thing I felt was the lead actor lying on top of me, his body pressing his erect cock against the patch covering my vagina. I wanted to turn away, but he told me to look at him because it would help him release his creative juices. I feared the possible double entendre. Here I was, face-to-face with the avatar of the man I hated more than anyone, the man who destroyed our family. When the director was ready, he said to go at it and try to simulate real sex. He yelled 'Action’. I was sweating under the lights, and the patch covering my vagina began to slip, aided by the movement of the lead actor’s covered cock. As my pussy became more exposed, I was afraid his cock might slide into me, so I yelled 'Cut!’. Everything stopped, and I pushed him off.”“That was enough. I yelled I was through, gathered my things, and headed for the front door. I paid my own way back to Oslo, and thought about filing a protest, but later learned what they did was mostly proper. Most sex scenes are between two body doubles. It is rare, but sometimes a lead actor will film such scenes if they have it in their nudity clause. I had a new appreciation for body doubles, but my own acting career lasted one day, and looking at the final scenes after release, I was on screen for eight seconds, and no one knew it was me!”I said, “Wow. We have something in common. The nursing home did everything properly, but like you, I couldn’t stand it any longer, so I headed for the front door. I’m sorry for your terrible experience.”Jorunn shook her head, “Don’t be sorry. The experience ended up changing my life for the better. After I got back to Oslo, I swore to never work for anyone else again. I wanted to direct my own scenes, so I started doing vlogs. That led to the creation of my tour company. As things turned out, I walked out one door and right into something I loved. Plus, I walked out wearing this really cool, braided leather Viking headband I have on now. You are halfway there. You have walked out the front door. Now you must find something, or someone, to love.”A profound statement from someone so young.SpikersuppaDecember 16 - AfternoonI noticed the sun getting low on the horizon. Jorunn caught my glance and said, “The sun sets early here in Oslo, around 3:30 in the afternoon. In some of the northern cities, it set last month and will not rise again until spring.”I didn’t want to spend the rest of the day looking at museums, and flushed with my success on the hill, I took a chance. “Do you ice skate?”Jorunn replied, “I do, but not very well.”I said, “If you know of a skating rink with lights, maybe we can go there and skate.”“There is a nice lighted one in downtown Oslo called Spikersuppa,” said Jorunn. “When the sun goes down in Oslo, the twinkling lights are turned on, bringing with them their magic. The ice-skating rink is close to the Christmas market, which is our agenda for tonight.”“That sounds great to me,” I replied.We took the T-bane back to downtown Oslo and arrived as the sun was setting. There weren’t any clouds, but the multi-layered horizon was still beautiful. Orange along the bottom, and above it, increasingly darker hues of blue and purple, before turning to black in the night sky. After leaving the train station Jorunn and I walked along a pedestrian-only street named 'Karl Johns gate’ passing high-end stores and restaurants. Jorunn either pointed to, or mentioned, notable downtown buildings such as the Royal Palace, Parliament, the National Theatre, the Grand Hotel, and the original University of Oslo buildings. We also passed the brilliantly lit Freia clock, associated with the long-time Norwegian chocolate maker, and the unofficial symbol of Oslo.We rented skates and then stepped tentatively onto the ice. It wasn’t a big rink, and fortunately, not crowded. In the middle was a frozen water fountain. Christmas music was playing and twinkling lights glowed all around us.“I played ice hockey in Minnesota when I was in high school, but haven’t skated since.”“My father used to take me to figure skating lessons when I was young, but I stopped. I kept falling when trying to do spins.”“Maybe we can help each other out. Have you ever tried ice dancing?”Jorunn laughed. “No! Never!”“Neither have I. But a wise woman once told me that I should not be afraid of ice dancing. What I should be afraid of is being too afraid to try ice dancing.”Jorunn smiled, “A very wise woman, indeed! Let’s try it and see what happens.”I remember watching the wonderful British duo of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean ice dancing in their last Olympics in 1994. The Olympics were here in Norway, in Lillehammer. I was not about to try any lifts or spins, but I reached my right arm behind Jorunn and placed my hand on her right hip. Taking her left hand in mine, I held her left arm across my body.“Ready?” I asked.Jorunn nodded, and together we pushed off. Right. Left. Right. Left. We moved slowly, side-by-side, in a steady rhythm, and made it around the rink making only a few wobbles. After three more passes, my ancient muscle memory awoke, and I wanted to do more. We separated and I joined my right hand to her left. “We can take longer strides and skate a little faster this way.”After another trip around the rink, we added a slow weaving pattern. Coming out of the last turn, I told Jorunn, “Here is your chance to be a figure skater. I’ll hold your hand. Try a spin.”I skated slightly just ahead of Jorunn, then pulled her forward so she would have enough speed. I raised her hand into the air as she went past, and she started spinning. She yelled, “I’m doing it.” And she was, at least until her speed slowed and she fell into me. “Dam toe pick!” she yelled. With her arms around me, our eyes met. Then she wrinkled her nose, her signature facial expression on the vlogs indicating she didn’t like something. Just as quickly, her face lit up and her big smile glowed. “I’m laughing too hard inside. That was such fun!” She burst out laughing and I joined her. We finally broke the ice, here on the ice.Jorunn separated from me and said, “It is time for Christmas Market.” I helped her up and we turned in our skates. The nearby lights and sounds beckoned.The Christmas MarketDecember 16 - EveningThe sun set long ago and was now just a memory. It was completely dark, but downtown Oslo turned into a Christmas wonderland. There were twinkling lights on almost every tree, with the large and stately buildings surrounding us outlined in white lights to accompany their dramatic uplighting. Oslo was so different than Minneapolis. In downtown Minneapolis, 30-year-old buildings were being torn down to build taller ones in the same location. Here, the buildings were massive, centuries-old, covering an entire block, and they were still in use, letting everyone appreciate the history and architecture. Jorunn and I saw glass-covered buildings in Oslo, with their clean modern architecture, but this was the heart of the city. The life, the pulse, and vitality of Oslo all sprang from here.Towering above everything at the Christmas Market was a brilliantly lit Ferris wheel, each spoke outlined in white lights. I looked at Jorunn and she nodded. She took my hand, and we ran for the Ferris wheel, artfully dodging between the growing number of people.When we boarded, we found each of the seats enclosed in a glass bubble, possibly as a safety measure, or just as likely, protection from the cold. One of the benefits of this was being able to move around a bit, which afforded us a 360-degree aerial view of downtown Oslo. We paused near the top, where Jorunn pulled out her camera.Jorunn said, “It’s rather romantic up here. We should do a selfie.” She sat down right me. “Kiss me. On the lips. Just a quick one. I have the timer set for three seconds. We’ll put our lips together and hold them for a few seconds until the flash goes off.”“Jorunn, I am much older than you. I don’t think it will look very romantic.”“Gunnar, you’re not too old to kiss someone. And if I need to, I can do a little digital touchup, or just flash a quick cut. It will be perfect.”“How do want me to kiss you? Do you want my eyes open or closed? Should I look at the camera or…”Jorunn quickly reached behind my head and pulled me to her. As our lips met, I closed my eyes, and my mouth responded. I felt her softness and a quick tease as Jorunn’s tongue glazed over my lips. A flash went off. But Jorunn did not separate, nor did I. I opened my eyes, and saw that Jorunn’s eyes closed. As our lips pressed together, it felt so warm and comfortable.We separated, and Jorunn said, “Perfect!” Then she looked at the photo just taken. I thought about the sequence of her words and her actions. Jorunn switched over to video and began doing her vlog. She was speaking in English. Immersed in Norwegian for three days, it almost sounded like a foreign language to me. When Jorunn finished, I asked her why she didn’t record her vlogs in Norwegian.She surprised me by continuing in English. “Norwegians already live here. Who would watch my videos if I recorded them in Norwegian? If someone in Norway wants to see the view from the top of this Ferris wheel, they will come here and ride it. People from every continent watch my videos and speak at least some English. It used to bother me when I would get comments on my videos complaining I spoke with a Norwegian accent. Now I just laugh.”I asked her, “Every continent? Including Antarctica?”“Yes. The Norwegian Polar Institute has a year-round research station in Antarctica named 'Troll’. Their mission is to study the polar regions and the effects of global warming and pollution. It’s not a tourist destination, but they have talked to me about possibly going there. They want to do more outreach, to spread the word to younger audiences on social media. I have followers there, but we haven’t been able to work out the permissions and details. The
Sledges, Corkscrews, and other fears.Based on a post by Jorunn, in 4 parts. Listen to the ►Podcast at Connected.Once at the starting point, we both sat down on our sledges. I was grateful only a few others were preparing to ride, but gasped again when I saw how youthful their faces were. I doubted anyone here was over thirty years old. I wondered whether Jorunn was punishing me, or perhaps was hoping I would voluntarily quit the tour.“I don’t know if I can do this, Jorunn. I’m afraid.”Jorunn looked me in the eye with a grim look on her face.“Afraid is coming home with my mother, and finding my father sleeping with another woman. Afraid is watching how he broke apart my family and wondering how my mom and I would go on. Afraid is me cutting off my father and not wanting to ever see him again.”“Afraid is quitting a dead-end job and trying to earn a living as a vlogger in one of the most expensive countries on earth. Afraid is checking every morning for clicks, likes, and followers, and finding out the numbers did not change.”“Afraid is starting a private small-group tour company, all by myself, and weaving my way through the many regulations, laws, and insurance requirements. Afraid is knowing I have to book at least one trip a month just to cover those costs.”“Afraid is taking a group of six to Svalbard for a glacier hike in early summer, and spotting a polar bear less than 200 meters away lumbering towards us. Afraid is watching our guide fire off the last of her flares, but seeing the bear still coming. Afraid is the look in our guide’s eyes as she reached for her rifle.”“You don’t need to be afraid of sledging, Gunnar. What you need to be afraid of is being too afraid to try sledging. Meet me at the bottom of the hill. Either make the run or turn in your sledge and take the Metro down the hill.”I watched Jorunn push off and head down the run, then thought about her words. I lived a good life in Minnesota, meeting Solveig in college and then stepping right into a lifetime job with the 3M company. Adventure was going to our lake cabin where the only challenges were fighting off mosquitos, and figuring out how to remove burnt marshmallows off the end of a stick. After our first child, Solveig and I stopped doing anything like sledding, and instead sat and watched our kids having all the fun.What am I doing here in Norway? Why am I here? Jorunn answered that question for me. I pushed off and started my run.I fought my way down the mountain, and as I approached the end of the run, I was happy to see it level off. I saw Jorunn standing next to her sledge, her small camera pointed at me. I raised both hands over my head, waved, then yelled, “I did it!” I coasted to a stop three meters past her.Jorunn ran up to me, and as I stood, she hugged me. “I’m proud of you Gunnar.” As we hugged, under the clear blue skies and chilly temperatures, I closed my eyes and went back 35 years to a small hill in Minneapolis, where I hugged Solvieg after sledding. Jorunn released me and stepped back.I yelped, “It was wonderful! I kept to the side as other people whizzed past me. A few sections were bumpy, and my teeth rattled. The only time I was scared was when there was a steep drop-off on one side. Don’t you use guardrails in Norway?”“You may have seen a few small concrete walls, but we believe in personal responsibility here in Norway. If you cannot manage a sledge, you should not make the run. The authorities do monitor the conditions and sometimes close the run when it is too icy.”“Does that mean you believed in me? Believed I could make it down the hill?”“There is nothing wrong with you, Gunnar. While I was waiting here at the bottom of the hill, I read about your Iron Range in Minnesota. You are rusty. There is a Wizard of Oz Museum there. You are the Tin Man. This tour is the Oil Can. Figure it out. The Oil Can only works if you pick it up and use it. Stand tall and walk proudly for as long as you can. If you fall, get up and keep going.”It was an interesting way to look at life. I was only 56 years old, but for the last few years, I acted like I was 80. I still have many years to go sledging, if only I was not afraid to try.I turned to Jorunn. “Let’s go again!”Pea SoupDecember 16 - Mid-DayAfter three more runs, Jorunn and I turned in our sledges and ate lunch at the beautiful Frognersteren Restaurant on top of the hill. I followed her suggestion of a thick pea soup with meatballs and potatoes. It was delicious. As we sipped hot chocolate, it felt good to be alive again.“A week ago, I was in a nursing home in Minnesota. After my wife died, no one visited me, not even my adult children. I was alone. It was a terrible place, run by a terrible nurse. I had to get out. I made plans with my lawyer, then walked out the front door and got on a plane to come to Norway. What’s the worst place you have ever been?”“Dublin, Ireland. After the divorce, my mother and I were struggling financially. We had gone from living a comfortable life to living paycheck to paycheck. I saw a post on the Internet for a job as a body double for a Vikings television program. I wasn’t sure what a body double did, but it paid well for a short gig. I took all my clothes off while a dozen people stared at me and took photos and videos. I hadn’t been naked in front of any man in over a year, since before the divorce. They must have liked me because I got the part, and they flew me to Dublin. The next morning, I went to the studios. I sat there in a robe while they cut and styled my hair to match the actress I was portraying. Then off to the makeup department, where I removed my robe while they applied fake tattoos and full body makeup so I would look dirty in all the right places.”“After lunch in the studio, the costume department placed me in a white linen tunic. When it was time to film, they told me to stand in front of the lead actor while he lifted the tunic off me and tossed it aside. He was much older than me, and with his beard, he reminded me of my father. He exuded the same swagger as if the world revolved only around him. I would be fully exposed to him, and to the camera crew, who were filming me from behind. They told me to act submissive and let the lead actor hug me. It took several takes and a few tweaks before the director was happy.”“Next, I was ordered to lay down on a stylized Viking bed covered with furs. The sex scene was to be filmed twice. Once for television, then for an unrated video release. The make-up people gave me a once over, then thankfully positioned a flesh-covered patch over my vagina. In the first shot, I was naked, but the lead actor remained fully clothed. He stood and positioned himself between my legs, and they told me to keep my vagina pressed tight against his crotch as he bucked against me. We needed to make the audience believe we were having sex while showing them nothing. I remained in this position while they adjusted the lighting and camera angles, and beneath his trousers, I felt the lead actor’s erect cock pressed against me.”“The director yelled, ‘Action’. Once again, they told me to be submissive, and let the lead actor take charge. He started humping against me. Looking up at him, he was still a handsome man, and I wondered how many women around the world dreamed or fantasized about being in the same place I was. I wasn’t one of them, but I understood this was why they hired me, so I accepted it. Like earlier, it took several takes. The director would review the shot and make small adjustments each time. After the last take, I saw a large wet spot on the front of the lead actor’s trousers.”“Then it was time for the unrated scene. A host of costume and make-up people swarmed around the actor while I lay there naked. This time, he was to be naked as he approached the bed. The camera angle was off to the side to avoid full frontal and he used his left hand to shield his erection, thankfully contained in a flesh-covered sock. The scene began with the lead actor approaching me, and once in position, he began humping against me. His covered cock slid against the covering over my vagina, but the sensations passed right through. My nipples became erect, and I felt my wetness building.”“After several takes, the director was happy, and we moved on to the last scene for which I was needed. In this one, the lead actor would be laying on top of me, his arms extended and propping himself up with his hands placed on either side of my body. This scene was more challenging because it needed to be mixed with prior facial cuts shot separately with the lead male actor and lead female actress. The scene would be filmed from several angles including above and below. As the director reviewed the earlier footage, the makeup people worked on my face and hair.”“The next thing I felt was the lead actor lying on top of me, his body pressing his erect cock against the patch covering my vagina. I wanted to turn away, but he told me to look at him because it would help him release his creative juices. I feared the possible double entendre. Here I was, face-to-face with the avatar of the man I hated more than anyone, the man who destroyed our family. When the director was ready, he said to go at it and try to simulate real sex. He yelled 'Action’. I was sweating under the lights, and the patch covering my vagina began to slip, aided by the movement of the lead actor’s covered cock. As my pussy became more exposed, I was afraid his cock might slide into me, so I yelled 'Cut!’. Everything stopped, and I pushed him off.”“That was enough. I yelled I was through, gathered my things, and headed for the front door. I paid my own way back to Oslo, and thought about filing a protest, but later learned what they did was mostly proper. Most sex scenes are between two body doubles. It is rare, but sometimes a lead actor will film such scenes if they have it in their nudity clause. I had a new appreciation for body doubles, but my own acting career lasted one day, and looking at the final scenes after release, I was on screen for eight seconds, and no one knew it was me!”I said, “Wow. We have something in common. The nursing home did everything properly, but like you, I couldn’t stand it any longer, so I headed for the front door. I’m sorry for your terrible experience.”Jorunn shook her head, “Don’t be sorry. The experience ended up changing my life for the better. After I got back to Oslo, I swore to never work for anyone else again. I wanted to direct my own scenes, so I started doing vlogs. That led to the creation of my tour company. As things turned out, I walked out one door and right into something I loved. Plus, I walked out wearing this really cool, braided leather Viking headband I have on now. You are halfway there. You have walked out the front door. Now you must find something, or someone, to love.”A profound statement from someone so young.SpikersuppaDecember 16 - AfternoonI noticed the sun getting low on the horizon. Jorunn caught my glance and said, “The sun sets early here in Oslo, around 3:30 in the afternoon. In some of the northern cities, it set last month and will not rise again until spring.”I didn’t want to spend the rest of the day looking at museums, and flushed with my success on the hill, I took a chance. “Do you ice skate?”Jorunn replied, “I do, but not very well.”I said, “If you know of a skating rink with lights, maybe we can go there and skate.”“There is a nice lighted one in downtown Oslo called Spikersuppa,” said Jorunn. “When the sun goes down in Oslo, the twinkling lights are turned on, bringing with them their magic. The ice-skating rink is close to the Christmas market, which is our agenda for tonight.”“That sounds great to me,” I replied.We took the T-bane back to downtown Oslo and arrived as the sun was setting. There weren’t any clouds, but the multi-layered horizon was still beautiful. Orange along the bottom, and above it, increasingly darker hues of blue and purple, before turning to black in the night sky. After leaving the train station Jorunn and I walked along a pedestrian-only street named 'Karl Johns gate’ passing high-end stores and restaurants. Jorunn either pointed to, or mentioned, notable downtown buildings such as the Royal Palace, Parliament, the National Theatre, the Grand Hotel, and the original University of Oslo buildings. We also passed the brilliantly lit Freia clock, associated with the long-time Norwegian chocolate maker, and the unofficial symbol of Oslo.We rented skates and then stepped tentatively onto the ice. It wasn’t a big rink, and fortunately, not crowded. In the middle was a frozen water fountain. Christmas music was playing and twinkling lights glowed all around us.“I played ice hockey in Minnesota when I was in high school, but haven’t skated since.”“My father used to take me to figure skating lessons when I was young, but I stopped. I kept falling when trying to do spins.”“Maybe we can help each other out. Have you ever tried ice dancing?”Jorunn laughed. “No! Never!”“Neither have I. But a wise woman once told me that I should not be afraid of ice dancing. What I should be afraid of is being too afraid to try ice dancing.”Jorunn smiled, “A very wise woman, indeed! Let’s try it and see what happens.”I remember watching the wonderful British duo of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean ice dancing in their last Olympics in 1994. The Olympics were here in Norway, in Lillehammer. I was not about to try any lifts or spins, but I reached my right arm behind Jorunn and placed my hand on her right hip. Taking her left hand in mine, I held her left arm across my body.“Ready?” I asked.Jorunn nodded, and together we pushed off. Right. Left. Right. Left. We moved slowly, side-by-side, in a steady rhythm, and made it around the rink making only a few wobbles. After three more passes, my ancient muscle memory awoke, and I wanted to do more. We separated and I joined my right hand to her left. “We can take longer strides and skate a little faster this way.”After another trip around the rink, we added a slow weaving pattern. Coming out of the last turn, I told Jorunn, “Here is your chance to be a figure skater. I’ll hold your hand. Try a spin.”I skated slightly just ahead of Jorunn, then pulled her forward so she would have enough speed. I raised her hand into the air as she went past, and she started spinning. She yelled, “I’m doing it.” And she was, at least until her speed slowed and she fell into me. “Dam toe pick!” she yelled. With her arms around me, our eyes met. Then she wrinkled her nose, her signature facial expression on the vlogs indicating she didn’t like something. Just as quickly, her face lit up and her big smile glowed. “I’m laughing too hard inside. That was such fun!” She burst out laughing and I joined her. We finally broke the ice, here on the ice.Jorunn separated from me and said, “It is time for Christmas Market.” I helped her up and we turned in our skates. The nearby lights and sounds beckoned.The Christmas MarketDecember 16 - EveningThe sun set long ago and was now just a memory. It was completely dark, but downtown Oslo turned into a Christmas wonderland. There were twinkling lights on almost every tree, with the large and stately buildings surrounding us outlined in white lights to accompany their dramatic uplighting. Oslo was so different than Minneapolis. In downtown Minneapolis, 30-year-old buildings were being torn down to build taller ones in the same location. Here, the buildings were massive, centuries-old, covering an entire block, and they were still in use, letting everyone appreciate the history and architecture. Jorunn and I saw glass-covered buildings in Oslo, with their clean modern architecture, but this was the heart of the city. The life, the pulse, and vitality of Oslo all sprang from here.Towering above everything at the Christmas Market was a brilliantly lit Ferris wheel, each spoke outlined in white lights. I looked at Jorunn and she nodded. She took my hand, and we ran for the Ferris wheel, artfully dodging between the growing number of people.When we boarded, we found each of the seats enclosed in a glass bubble, possibly as a safety measure, or just as likely, protection from the cold. One of the benefits of this was being able to move around a bit, which afforded us a 360-degree aerial view of downtown Oslo. We paused near the top, where Jorunn pulled out her camera.Jorunn said, “It’s rather romantic up here. We should do a selfie.” She sat down right me. “Kiss me. On the lips. Just a quick one. I have the timer set for three seconds. We’ll put our lips together and hold them for a few seconds until the flash goes off.”“Jorunn, I am much older than you. I don’t think it will look very romantic.”“Gunnar, you’re not too old to kiss someone. And if I need to, I can do a little digital touchup, or just flash a quick cut. It will be perfect.”“How do want me to kiss you? Do you want my eyes open or closed? Should I look at the camera or…”Jorunn quickly reached behind my head and pulled me to her. As our lips met, I closed my eyes, and my mouth responded. I felt her softness and a quick tease as Jorunn’s tongue glazed over my lips. A flash went off. But Jorunn did not separate, nor did I. I opened my eyes, and saw that Jorunn’s eyes closed. As our lips pressed together, it felt so warm and comfortable.We separated, and Jorunn said, “Perfect!” Then she looked at the photo just taken. I thought about the sequence of her words and her actions. Jorunn switched over to video and began doing her vlog. She was speaking in English. Immersed in Norwegian for three days, it almost sounded like a foreign language to me. When Jorunn finished, I asked her why she didn’t record her vlogs in Norwegian.She surprised me by continuing in English. “Norwegians already live here. Who would watch my videos if I recorded them in Norwegian? If someone in Norway wants to see the view from the top of this Ferris wheel, they will come here and ride it. People from every continent watch my videos and speak at least some English. It used to bother me when I would get comments on my videos complaining I spoke with a Norwegian accent. Now I just laugh.”I asked her, “Every continent? Including Antarctica?”“Yes. The Norwegian Polar Institute has a year-round research station in Antarctica named 'Troll’. Their mission is to study the polar regions and the effects of global warming and pollution. It’s not a tourist destination, but they have talked to me about possibly going there. They want to do more outreach, to spread the word to younger audiences on social media. I have followers there, but we haven’t been able to work out the permissions and details. The
Episode #475: “So many peoples in Myanmar who are fighting for democracy and human rights... they don't get any title or any recognize, but they did what they believed in.” Wut Hmone Win carries a legacy of resistance that began long before her. Her father, a student leader in the 1974 uprising involving U Thant's funeral, was imprisoned for his defiance of Ne Win's regime, and her family lived under surveillance. “The whole life of me and my family is [being] watched by the military,” she says. That experience taught her that freedom always has a cost. Educated in economics in Yangon and Norway, she had once hoped to live an ordinary life, free from politics. But when the 2021 coup struck Myanmar, the safety and democracy she enjoyed in Norway became unbearable reminders of what her people had lost. “I am living in Norway. I feel democracy and freedom and safety here, and human rights,” she says, with the understanding that all of this was lost completely back home. Within days she began organizing protests, helping to found the CRPH Support Group, Norway—a coalition of over twenty-one ethnic and religious organizations fighting for Myanmar's democracy from exile. As General Secretary, she oversees its humanitarian aid programs and international advocacy. “I do need money to support people who are suffering in Myanmar,” she says. “That's my simple strategy… we do need to support human rights… we do need [to be] shouting out loudly effectively.” Wut Hmone Win is critical of diaspora groups that remain confined to their own circles. “They are [remaining] in their own group, and that is a limited amount,” she says, emphasizing the need to reach Norwegians who “don't know about Myanmar.” Traveling beyond Oslo, she holds cultural events in towns like Lillehammer to “show our culture, dancing and then what happened in Myanmar.” For her, crossing those boundaries is how the revolution's voice can truly be heard. “We are standing here like a diaspora group in Norway,” she says. “We do need support, and we do need [recognition] too.”
Vom 06. bis zum 22. Februar 2026 finden in Mailand und Cortina d'Ampezzo die XXV. Olympischen Winterspiele statt. Wir begeben uns zur Vorbereitung mit Holger Gertz von der Süddeutschen Zeitung auf die lange Reise von Innsbruck 1976 bis zu den Spielen in Peking. Mit Goldmedaillen-Gewinnern wie Toni Innauer, Schorsch Hackl, Leonhard Stock, Christoph Langen, Michaela Dorfmeister, Michael Greis, Felix Loch - and many more …
En ordlös omfamning på ett hotellrum i Kalifornien avslutar ett idrottsår med dubbel straffdramatik. För alltid inskriven i den svenska idrottshistorien. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Ett avsnitt av Martin Marhlo.Medverkande: Lasse Granqvist, f.d. referent på Radiosporten.Arkivljud: Sveriges Radio.Slutmix: Patrik Falck.
She was fast. She was focused. She was fearless.Bonnie Blair, one of the most decorated Olympians in U.S. history, didn't just skate circles around the competition—she redefined what it meant to chase greatness on ice.In this episode of Inside the Rings, Bonnie reflects on a storied career that spanned five Olympic Games, earning five gold medals and one bronze. From the roar of Lillehammer to the heartbreak of training setbacks, she shares what it took to rise to the top—and stay there.We explore:The mindset behind consistently winning on the world's biggest stageHow she handled pressure, expectation, and historic rivalriesWhat her training looked like in the pre-analytics eraThe legacy she hopes to pass on to the next generation of OlympiansWhether you're a longtime Olympic fan or a rising athlete yourself, this conversation with Bonnie Blair is a masterclass in excellence, longevity, and what it truly means to be a champion.
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In this Culips episode, Andrew and his friend Luke talk about the Winter Olympics and why they are such a big deal in Canada. They chat about Olympic ice hockey, the return of pro NHL players, and the excitement and controversy around the next Games in Italy. You also hear them share their favorite winter sports, talk about strange Olympic events, and play a fun memory game where they try to name past Winter Olympic host cities. What you'll learn with this episode: How to understand and use common conversation words like “chatter,” “lineup,” “controversy,” and “rivalry” How to follow a natural back-and-forth discussion about sports, history, and culture How English speakers react in the moment with expressions like “holy moly” and “it's escaping me” How to give opinions and make predictions in English This episode is perfect for you if: You want listening practice with real, casual English conversation You want to build your speaking skills for everyday topics like sports, travel, and culture You want to learn useful vocabulary that helps you sound more natural and confident in English conversations The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here. Members can access the ad-free version: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join. Fact check: Ice Dancing vs. Figure Skating Jumps The Claim: Luke mentions knowing the names of maneuvers like the “triple Lutz” and “triple Salchow” because his mom watched Ice Dancing. The Fact: Those are Figure Skating jumps. In competitive Ice Dancing, athletes are actually forbidden from performing these types of multi-rotation jumps. It is a common mix-up, but the two are separate disciplines! Surfing as a “One-Off” Showcase The Claim: Andrew thought Surfing was a one-time showcase sport for the Summer Olympics, similar to breakdancing. The Fact: Unlike breakdancing (which was only for Paris 2024), Surfing is a permanent Olympic sport. It debuted in Tokyo 2020, appeared in Paris 2024, and is already confirmed for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The History of Ski Jumping The Claim: Luke suggested that ski jumping started at the Calgary 1988 Olympics with Eddie the Eagle. The Fact: Ski jumping is actually one of the original Winter Olympic sports. It has been in every Winter Games since the very first one in 1924 (Chamonix, France)—64 years before the Calgary Games. When the Games “Staggered” (The 2-Year Gap) The Claim: Andrew and Luke discussed the Games being “staggered” (Summer and Winter in different years) starting after 1988. The Fact: The change actually happened after 1992. Both the Summer and Winter Games were held in 1992 (Albertville and Barcelona). The first time the Winter Olympics were held in their own separate year was Lillehammer 1994. Canada's 2010 Gold Medal Record The Claim: Luke estimated that Canada won about 10 gold medals in Vancouver 2010. The Fact: Canada actually won 14 gold medals in 2010. At the time, this set a world record for the most gold medals ever won by a single country at any Winter Olympics.
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A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week, The Hobart Hurricanes are the newest WBBL Champions, Bree Walker has claimed her third-consecutive Monobob gold medal in Lillehammer and the Bendigo Spirit have claimed their seventh consecutive win the WNBL For the key story, we discuss the new partnership between the Women’s Tennis Association and Mercedes-Benz which is being hailed as the largest partnership in the history of women’s sports.*** TFAP Producer Sophie Norris caught up with former Lionesses Goalkeeper and Commercial Manager at Chelsea FC to hear all about Chelsea's upcoming women's match against the A-League All-Stars in Australia. Read the full story here: https://thefemaleathleteproject.com/blogs/stories/from-stamford-bridge-to-the-harbour-bridge *** Our brand new Women's Sports Fan Club tees have been restocked JUST in time for Christmas, and because we were feeling festive, we even added a new colourway!
Från 2017. Under 90-talet skakas Norge av kyrkbränder och knivmord. Polisens spår leder till black metal-bandet Mayhem och våldet sprider sig till Sverige. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. När svenske Per Yngve Ohlin, alias Dead, blir sångare i det norska Black metalbandet Mayhem i slutet av 80-talet handlar allt om musiken, att gestalta död, mörker och satanism. Men vissa inom den lilla subkulturen omsätter de mörka budskapen i musiken till konkreta handlingar. Mest fruktad blir den man som kallar sig Greven.När Per Yngve Ohlin tar livet av sig fotar bandmedlemmen Øystein Aarseth den döda kroppen för att använda i marknadsföringen av bandet. Snart brinner kyrkor över hela Norge och i Lillehammer hittas en man knivmördad.Våldet sprider sig till Sverigeoch den så kallade Greven mördar Mayhems gitarrist.I dokumentären Black metal-morden berättar medlemmarna i Mayhem Jørn Stubberud, Kjetil Manheim och Erik ”Billy” Norheim om de våldsamma åren men också om kärleken till musiken. Behöver du prata med någon? Vid akut självmordsrisk och/eller psykisk ohälsa, ring 112. Sjukvårdsrådgivning samt uppgifter om närmsta psykiatriska akutmottagning: Tel 1177.Medverkande:Jørn Stubberud, basist i Mayhem.Kjetil Manheim, trummis i Mayhem.Erik ”Billy” Norheim, sångare i Mayhem.Anders Ohlin, Pelle Ohlins lillebror.Ika Johannesson – journalist och medförfattare till boken Blod eld död.Björn Soknes, Åklagare i Norge.Finn Bjørn Tønder, Journalist i Norge.Lers-Erik Nygaard, Journalist i Norge.Leig A. Lier, Utredare Polisen, Norge.En dokumentär av: Tove PalénProducent: Magnus ArvidsonDokumentären publicerades första gången 2017.
Bei nahezu idealen Bedingungen ist die Weltcup-Saison in Lillehammer gestartet. Host Luis Holuch und Andreas Schuler blicken auf fünf spannende Wettkämpfe zurück und stellen fest: Die Österreicher sind weiterhin das Maß aller Dinge und Team Japan bringt seine Sommerform mit in den Winter. Selbiges gilt auch für Felix Hoffmann, dem ein sensationelles Podium gelingt, sowie Philipp Raimund und Katharina Schmid, die gemeinsam die DSV-Resultate retten. Aber es wäre ja kein Wettkampfrückblick, wenn es nicht wieder auch Diskussionsstoff im Materialbereich gäbe.Fotos: Skifest LillehammerFlugshow in den Sozialen NetzwerkenFlugshow auf InstagramFlugshow auf FacebookLinks zur FolgeLuis' Erklär-Artikel zum neuen Sanktionssystem mit gelben und roten KartenZur ...Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Stuck on the Sled: A Wild Ride in Lillehammer's Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-24-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Lillehammer var kjent for sin olympiske arv og lå midt i dramatiske høstfarger.En: Lillehammer was known for its Olympic legacy and lay amidst dramatic autumn colors.No: På denne særegne dagen sto det smale sporet til bobbanen stille mellom åser og skog.En: On this distinctive day, the narrow track of the bobsled run stood silent among hills and woods.No: Det opplevde en ro hele dagen, som om det hvilte fra gamle konkurransens ekko.En: It experienced a calm all day, as if it was resting from the echoes of past competitions.No: Siv og Lars, to venner med ulike ønsker, kom til Lillehammer med en gruppe venner på ferie.En: Siv and Lars, two friends with different desires, came to Lillehammer with a group of friends on vacation.No: Siv, alltid klar for et eventyr, hadde hele tiden hatt lyst til å prøve bobbanen.En: Siv, always ready for an adventure, had long wanted to try the bobsled run.No: Lars, derimot, så frem til en rolig ferie og syntes Siv sitt ønske var litt for farlig.En: Lars, on the other hand, looked forward to a peaceful vacation and thought Siv's wish was a bit too dangerous.No: Men som alltid kunne Siv overtale ham til nesten alt.En: But as always, Siv could persuade him to almost anything.No: "Kom igjen, Lars," sa Siv og grep ham i armen.En: "Come on, Lars," said Siv, grabbing his arm.No: "Vi kan bare kikke litt på banen."En: "We can just take a look at the track."No: Lars ristet på hodet, men fulgte motvillig med Siv ned til banen.En: Lars shook his head but reluctantly followed Siv down to the track.No: De kjente spenningen i luften, og Siv kunne ikke motstå fristelsen til å nærme seg en bob som sto parkert ved enden av banen.En: They felt the tension in the air, and Siv couldn't resist the temptation to approach a bobsled parked at the end of the track.No: Skrittene slo ekko mot begynnende skumring.En: Their steps echoed as dusk began to fall.No: "Skal vi bare sitte oppi for moro skyld?" foreslo Siv og sprang mot bobsleden.En: "Shall we just sit in it for fun?" suggested Siv, running towards the bobsled.No: Lars ble stående, nølende, men til slutt nikket han.En: Lars stood hesitantly, but eventually nodded.No: "Ok, men bare i ett minutt."En: "Okay, but just for one minute."No: De satte seg forsiktig oppi.En: They carefully sat inside.No: Det hele skulle bare være en morsom øyeblikk.En: It was supposed to be just a fun moment.No: Men i et øyeblikks uoppmerksomhet, smekket døren på sleden igjen, og lyden av låsen gikk i lås.En: But in a moment of inattention, the sled's door slammed shut, and the sound of the lock engaged.No: Sola var nesten borte, og banen begynte å tømme seg for folk.En: The sun was almost gone, and the track began to empty of people.No: Siv lo først, men så innså hun at de faktisk satt fast.En: Siv laughed at first, but then realized they were actually stuck.No: "Lars! Hva skal vi gjøre?" spurte hun, med et hint av nervøsitet.En: "Lars! What are we going to do?" she asked, with a hint of nervousness.No: Lars, nå veldig fokusert, begynte å tenke.En: Lars, now very focused, began to think.No: "Vi må få noen til å høre oss før banen stenger helt."En: "We need to get someone to hear us before the track closes completely."No: De ropte, men ingen svarte.En: They shouted, but no one answered.No: Imens kjempet Lars med låsen, men til ingen nytte.En: Meanwhile, Lars struggled with the lock, but to no avail.No: Kulden fra metallvegger begynte å snike seg inn.En: The cold from the metal walls began to creep in.No: Tiden gikk, og frustrasjonen vokste.En: Time passed, and frustration grew.No: Plutselig hørte de skritt.En: Suddenly, they heard footsteps.No: Det var en vaktmester som arbeidet sent.En: It was a custodian working late.No: Før de rakk å rope, lente Siv seg mot en knapp.En: Before they could shout, Siv leaned against a button.No: Uten å innse det, slo hun på startmekanismen.En: Without realizing it, she activated the start mechanism.No: Sleden begynte å gli.En: The sled began to slide.No: "Ikke panikk!" ropte Lars, men samtidig følte han en kriblende spenning.En: "Don't panic!" shouted Lars, but at the same time, he felt a tingling excitement.No: De suste nedover banen, mens kvelden omsluttet dem.En: They raced down the track, while the evening enveloped them.No: Vinden ruslet forbi, og både frykt og latter fylte sledens rom.En: The wind rushed past, and both fear and laughter filled the sled's space.No: Til slutt stanset sleden trygt ved banens slutt.En: Finally, the sled stopped safely at the end of the track.No: Vaktene sto der med forbausede øyne.En: The guards stood there with astonished eyes.No: Unnskyldende smilte Siv og Lars.En: Apologetically, Siv and Lars smiled.No: "Vi beklager virkelig," sa Siv.En: "We're really sorry," said Siv.No: "Det var en misforståelse."En: "It was a misunderstanding."No: Vaktmesteren lo hjertelig.En: The custodian laughed heartily.No: "Det er ikke hver dag vi får slike gjester," sa han og åpnet døren.En: "It's not every day we get guests like this," he said, opening the door.No: På veien tilbake, mens de gikk gjennom høstløvet, lo Siv og Lars av det hele.En: On the way back, as they walked through the autumn leaves, Siv and Lars laughed about the whole thing.No: Lars innrømmet at selv om han hadde vært nervøs, var spenningen noe han aldri ville glemme.En: Lars admitted that even though he had been nervous, the excitement was something he would never forget.No: "Nå ser jeg hvorfor du liker eventyr, Siv," sa Lars.En: "Now I see why you like adventures, Siv," said Lars.No: "Men kanskje vi skal være litt mer forsiktige neste gang."En: "But maybe we should be a little more careful next time."No: Siv smilte, takknemlig for Lars' åpne sinn.En: Siv smiled, grateful for Lars' open mind.No: "Og jeg skal huske å sjekke dørene neste gang."En: "And I'll remember to check the doors next time."No: Med en god historie og en ny forståelse vendte de tilbake til hytta.En: With a good story and a new understanding, they returned to the cabin.No: Høsten i Lillehammer hadde gitt mer enn vakre farger; den hadde gitt dem minner for livet.En: Autumn in Lillehammer had given more than beautiful colors; it had given them memories for a lifetime. 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Benni und David liefern einen umfassenden Überblick über die wichtigsten Sportereignisse der Woche. Im Fokus stehen der Auftakt des Skisprung-Weltcups in Lillehammer, die Auslosung der ersten Runde der Darts-WM, die spannenden Entwicklungen im Formel-1-Titelkampf nach dem Rennen in Las Vegas sowie die heiße Phase der UEFA-Europapokal-Wettbewerbe. Außerdem berichten sie über die neuesten Ergebnisse im Davis Cup, spannende Biathlon- und Wintersport-News inklusive Bob, Skeleton und Skilanglauf, aktuelle Tennis- und Fußball-Highlights, die MLS-Playoffs mit Lionel Messi, die Olympiabewerbung Deutschlands, Handball-WM-Tests und vieles mehr. Ein Sport-Podcast, der euch in rund einer Stunde durch die wichtigsten nationalen und internationalen Ereignisse führt. Kontaktiert und folgt uns gerne ...Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.
Il Presidente Vladimir Putin ha dichiarato che la Russia ha testato un super siluro autonomo a propulsione nucleare chiamato Poseidon. Si sarebbe trattato di "un enorme successo". Per parlarne con noi Alessandro Marrone, responsabile del programma "Difesa, sicurezza e spazio" dell'Istituto Affari Internazionali. I Paesi Bassi al voto: commentiamo i primi risultati insieme a Matteo Villa, direttore del Data Lab dell'ISPI. Trump-Xi, domani il vertice. Oggi invece il taglio dei tassi della Fed. Ci aggiorna Marco Valsania, corrispondente de Il Sole 24 Ore da New York. -100 giorni a Milano-Cortina. Con noi Marco Albarello, Oro olimpico sci di fondo 4x10 km a Lillehammer 94 e CT del fondo a Torino2006, oggi responsabile eventi sportivi per l'assessorato sport turismo Regione autonoma Valle D'Aosta. Un'altra serata di Serie A. Tutti gli aggiornamenti dal nostro Dario Ricci, in diretta da San Siro per Inter-Fiorentina.
Norgesvenn til kongeriket, Uwe Rösler overtar VfL Bochum! En av Runar og Asbjørns mystiske favoritter fra Viktoria Köln leker Maradona for Köln i Bundesliga. En solbrun nordmann debuterer stort i Regionalliga Nord. Tobias Bjørnstad får sin første kamp i selveste Lübeck-derbyet. Dritte Halbzeit drar på tur! Kofferten er pakket, vi er klar for Lillehammer, Trondheim, Bodø og Tromsø! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Certains d'entre nous l'ont sans doute découverte au moment de la sortie du film Moi, Tonya, en 2017, dans lequel elle est brillamment incarnée par Margot Robbie. En janvier 1994, l'Américaine Tonya Harding, prodige du patinage artistique américain, est accusée d'avoir agressé Nancy Kerrigan, sa principale rivale sur la glace, à coup de barre de fer, quelques semaines avant les Jeux Olympiques de Lillehammer. Dans le cadre de la mini-série de Scandales consacrée aux grandes affaires qui ont entaché le monde du sport, la journaliste Camille Maestracci retrace le mystère, toujours aussi présent, autour de cette agression. Au programme de cet épisode : costumes moulants à paillettes et jalousies dans les vestiaires. À son micro se succèdent :Laurent Louët, journaliste au Figaro, ancien chef du service des sportsAssia Hamdi, journaliste, spécialiste des femmes dans le sportScandales est un podcast de Madame Figaro, écrit et présenté par Marion Galy-Ramounot, et produit par Lucile Rousseau-Garcia. Camille Maestracci est l'auteure et la voix de cette mini-série consacrée aux scandales du sport. Océane Ciuni est la responsable éditoriale de Scandales, un podcast produit par Louie Créative, l'agence de contenus audios de Louie Média. Cet épisode est à retrouver sur toutes les plateformes d'écoutes : Apple Podcast, Spotify, Deezer et Amazon Music.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
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Alexa Brabec grew up in Steamboat Springs, CO where she trained with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. In 2020, she qualified for the US National Team for the first time. After graduating high school, Alexa moved to Lillehammer, Norway to train with the Norwegian Team as a part of a partnership between the US and Norwegian Teams. She competed in the first women's Nordic Combined World Cup in 2020 in Ramsau, Austria, the first Youth Olympic Games for women's Nordic Combined in 2020 in Laussane, Switzerland, and the first World Championships for women's Nordic Combined in 2021 in Oberstdorf, Germany. Some highlights of her career are winning two silver medals at the 2024 Junior World Championships in the Individual and Women's Team Event, which were the first US women's Nordic Combined medals at Junior Worlds, a 4th place finish in the 2025 Seefeld Triple World Cup, a 4th place finish at the 2025 World Championships in Trondheim, Norway, which is also the best US women's Nordic Combined finish at World Championships, and finishing the 2024/25 World Cup season ranked 9th in the world. Get involved and support the show directly at https://bit.ly/givetoHHSpodcast Find all episodes http://www.hearhersports.com/ Sign up for Hear Her Sports newsletter at https://bit.ly/HHSnewsletter Find Alexa at https://awesomesaucelex.wixsite.com/alexabrabecFollow Alexa on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lex_brabec/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Classic Hawk! Your weekly replay of some of our favorite episodes from archives of 108.9 The Hawk.Today's Episode: Lillehammer 2 with Pat Byrne!Originally Aired: 9/11/23The Whisp Turlington Show is back, baby! And Whisp swears he didn't destroy the 108.9 The Hawk studios! But do we believe him? Rock legend Little Steven Van Zandt (PAT BYRNE) stops by the Rock and Roll RV with two HUGE announcements!Sponsored by: Promo Hut! Verde Lake Days Fall Concert Series!Guest Starring: Pat Byrne (The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, Meet My Friends The Friends)Here's how YOU can support Val Verde's second choice for rock, 108.9 The HawkSubscribe to the podcast on Apple, YouTube, Spotify or whatever you listen on!Visit our website & sign up for our mailing list: https://1089thehawk.comJoin the Patreon for early access & bonus shows: https://patreon.com/1089thehawkSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1089thehawkFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, Facebook, Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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