I didn’t realize until I was writing this post, but my trip to Oslo involved a lot of art. Beyond the obvious–like seeing The Scream at the National Museum–and even beyond visiting Vigeland Park and Grass Roots Square, there was Ingens Gate and the surrounding area, full of...
“What is this place?” Mr. Pretty’s face was priceless–he was torn between amusement and concern for my sanity. Somehow, he was not comforted when I replied, “It’s Vigeland Park!” Norwegians are not a prudish people, for sure. To an American, a park full...
A new immigration ban is due to go into effect in the U.S. tomorrow, although it seems likely to go nowhere, just like the first one. The second ban has already been the target of legal challenges–from a single stay for a Syrian family that has been granted refugee status to variety of...