tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34794477519394452342024-03-15T20:10:25.081-05:00Sons of Norway BlogThe mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic Countries, and provide quality insurance and financial products to our members.Erik Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05505339748220926392noreply@blogger.comBlogger762125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479447751939445234.post-55718409414136909562015-03-10T08:00:00.000-05:002015-03-10T08:00:02.492-05:00Norwegian Designer: Cecilie Melli<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the <a href="http://msp.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vvk15/i3/p6" target="_blank">March 2015 </a>issue of <i>Viking, </i>we featured one of Europe’s hottest young fashion designers, Cecilie Melli. Known for her cocktail and bridal dresses, Melli also creates lovely jewelry and accessories. Melli got her start in design at the Esmod International fashion school in Oslo and Paris. In 2004, she started her namesake brand and currently has a shop in Oslo. Melli has a true Norwegian design aesthetic, one that’s very clean and simple. Head to her <a href="http://www.ceciliemelli.com/" target="_blank">online shop</a> and keep an eye on Melli’s <a href="http://ceciliemelli.blogspot.se/" target="_blank">blog</a> for the latest designs.<br />
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Follow Cecilie Melli on all her social media accounts: <a href="https://instagram.com/ceciliemellishop/" target="_blank">Instagram, </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CecilieMelli" target="_blank">Facebook, </a><a href="https://twitter.com/ceciliemelli" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ceciliemelli/" target="_blank">Pinterest. </a>
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In the <a href="http://msp.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vvk15/i3/p1" target="_blank">March 2015</a> issue of <i>Viking,</i> we kicked off a new type of recipe feature, taking one Scandinavian ingredient and showing how to use it in many ways. Lingonberries are the star of the show! We chose the antioxidant-rich berries for their versatility. They are a wonderful compliment to dishes both savory and sweet.
To create the recipes, we enlisted the help of Norwegian-American food stylist and recipe developer Betsy Nelson. She did a great job creating four, easy and delicious recipes: Lingonberry Cardamon Rolls, Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Lingonberry Chutney, Lamb Chops With Lingonberry Red Wine Sauce and a Lingonberry Gin Fizz Cocktail.<br />
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Read on for a peek behind the scenes of our photo shoot!<br />
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<b>What:</b> <i>Viking’</i>s Lingonberry Photo Shoot<br />
<b>When:</b> January 8, 2015<br />
<b>Where: </b>Northrup King Building, Minneapolis<br />
<b>Photographer:</b> <a href="http://www.tomthulen.com/" target="_blank">Tom Thulen</a><br />
<b>Recipe Developer/Stylist:</b> <a href="http://thatfoodgirl.com/about.html" target="_blank">Betsy Nelson</a><br />
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9 a.m.: Arrive on set at the studio and start preparing the Grown-Up Grilled Ham & Cheese sandwiches and Lingonberry Cardamom Rolls.<br />
10:30-11:30 a.m.: Photograph sandwiches<br />
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m: Photograph the cover shot for the rolls<br />
2-3 p.m.: Set up and photograph the opening shot of the rolls<br />
3:15-4 p.m.: Make lamb chops, lingonberry gin fizz cocktail and set up for the shot<br />
4-5:30 p.m.: Photograph the final shot with the lamb chops and cocktail<br />
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Looking for more recipe ideas? Don't forget to check out Sons of Norway’s <a href="http://www.sofn.com/norwegian_culture/recipe_index.jsp" target="_blank">Recipe Box.</a>
Let us know if you make any of the lingonberry recipes and send an email to
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<i>Anya Britzius is editor of </i>Viking <i>magazine. She lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and enjoys baking, reading and keeping up on modern Norwegian trends.
</i>Anya Britziushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15815892396227896706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479447751939445234.post-50603006171448005242015-02-16T09:00:00.000-06:002015-02-16T09:00:00.538-06:00Norwegian Chef Wins Bocuse d’Or 2015<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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In January, Norway chef Ørjan Johannessen won the world’s most prestigious food competition, <a href="http://www.bocusedor.com/en" target="_blank">Bocuse d’Or</a>, in Lyon, France. The contest, created by Paul Bocuse in 1987, rewards the best chef among 24 international candidates. Traditionally, Scandinavians have come out on top. This is the fifth time a Norwegian has won. Johannessen, 29, follows in the footsteps of previous Norwegian gold medal winners Bent Stiansen (1993), Terje Ness (1999), Charles Tjessem (2003) and Geir Skeie (2009).<br />
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Here’s a look at the countries that placed in the top 10 at the <br />2015 Bocuse d’Or:<br />
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4. Finland<br />
5. Japan<br />
6. Denmark<br />
7. France<br />
8. Iceland<br />
9. The Netherlands<br />
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You may remember Johannessen from <i>Viking</i>’s <a href="http://msp.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vvk12/i8/p1" target="_blank">August 2012 </a>issue, where we featured him and one of his recipes, Venison Carpaccio “Austevoll.”
Johannessen works as a chef at <a href="http://bekkjarvikgjestgiveri.no/" target="_blank">Bekkjarvik Guesthouse,</a> in Austevoll, just south of Bergen.<br />
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Follow Johannessen on <a href="https://twitter.com/rjanj" target="_blank">Twitter,</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/%C3%98rjan-Johannessen/306914129341097" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/orjanjohannessen" target="_blank">Instagram. </a><br />
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<i>Anya Britzius is editor of </i>Viking <i>magazine. She lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and enjoys baking, reading and keeping up on modern Norwegian trends.
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Do you love Scandinavian crime fiction? Be sure to check out books by celebrated Norwegian mystery writer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sundstol" target="_blank">Vidar Sundstøl. </a>In the <a href="http://msp.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vvk15/i2/p1" target="_blank">February 2015</a> issue of <i>Viking,</i> we feature a Q&A with Sundstøl on page 46. He’s the author of seven novels, but is probably best known for his Minnesota Trilogy. The three books showcase his affinity for the North Shore of Lake Superior and combines immigrant stories with murder mystery.<br />
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The Minnesota Trilogy includes the books, <a href="http://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/the-land-of-dreams" target="_blank">The Land of Dreams,</a> <a href="http://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/only-the-dead" target="_blank">Only the Dead</a> and <a href="http://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/the-ravens" target="_blank">The Ravens.</a><br />
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This spring, he will be touring the Midwest in conjunction with the release of The Ravens. Check out this <a href="http://readingandwritingpodcast.com/vidar-sundstol-interview/" target="_blank">podcast</a> which features an interview with Sundstøl.<br />
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<i>Anya Britzius is editor of </i>Viking<i> magazine. She lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and enjoys baking, reading and keeping up on modern Norwegian trends.
</i>Anya Britziushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15815892396227896706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479447751939445234.post-7306891658893456582015-02-07T08:00:00.000-06:002015-02-07T08:00:04.554-06:00Viking's Book Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Viking </i>is giving away a signed copy of Paul Lowe’s cookbook, <a href="http://www.sweetpaulmag.com/latest-news/sweet-pauls-new-cookbook" target="_blank">“Sweet Paul Eat & Make”</a> to a lucky Sons of Norway member. On page 32 of <a href="http://msp.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vvk15/i2/p1" target="_blank"><i>Viking</i>’s February issue,</a> we feature a recipe from the book for aquavit-cured salmon with mustard sauce.<br />
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Lowe is a Norwegian-born crafter and food/prop stylist living in New York. His new book features charming recipes and easy craft projects for morning, brunch, noon and night. Lowe’s popular online magazine, <a href="http://www.sweetpaulmag.com/magazine" target="_blank">Sweet Paul,</a> is published quarterly and brims with more wonderful ideas for food and crafts.<br />
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Here’s how to enter <i>Viking</i>’s book giveaway contest:
Send an email that includes your name, mailing address, phone number, lodge number and a brief description of one of your favorite Scandinavian recipes to <b>
vikingcontest@msp-c.com. </b>Use “Book Giveaway” in the subject line. All emails received by midnight, Feb. 28, 2015, will be eligible for our drawing in early March.<br />
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Keep an eye out for <i>Viking</i>’s upcoming May, August and November 2015 issues in which we’ll include more recipes from “Sweet Paul Eat and Make” and additional chances to win signed copies of the book.<br />
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<i>Anya Britzius is editor of Viking magazine. She lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and enjoys baking, reading and keeping up on modern Norwegian trends.
</i>Anya Britziushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15815892396227896706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479447751939445234.post-54518406127150159142015-02-05T06:37:00.000-06:002015-02-05T06:37:00.343-06:00Tubfrim winner announcedLast month was a lucky time for Violet “Vi” Hills, a member of Jotunheimen 4-499 in Billings, MT . Vi was the winner of the <a href="http://www.tubfrim.no/subdet9.htm" target="_blank">Tubfrim</a> drawing to give away a ticket to Norway, worth up to $1,000. Her postcard was drawn from among 2,530 other cards. With one card for every pound sent to Norway that means that Sons of Norway sent at least 2,531 pounds of stamps to Tubfrim in 2014. Gene Brandvold, Sons of Norway’s Tubfrim chairperson, conducted the drawing.<br />
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<b>What is Tubfrim?</b><br />
Tubfrim was established in 1928 by Postmaster Ditlef Frantzen in Nesbyen, Norway. The aim was to collect and sell used stamps and use the proceeds to aid in the eradication of tuberculosis among Norwegian children. Since tuberculosis is no longer the threat to health that it once was, today children and youth with disabilities and special needs receive the proceeds from the resale of the stamps. Sons of Norway has been involved with the organization since 1986 and is its major contributor of stamps from a group outside of Norway.<br />
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<b>Win a Ticket to Norway</b><br />
While helping children is a great motivation for Sons of Norway members to participate, there is a special incentive to say “thank you”. For every pound of stamps collected, the member or lodge can enter a drawing, held in mid-January every year, to win a round trip ticket to Norway, worth up to $1,000.<br />
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<b>Have questions? Need additional information?</b><br />
Contact Gene Brandvold, Tubfrim chairperson, at <a href="mailto:genegbrand@aol.com">genegbrand@aol.com</a> or 952-831-4361.<br />
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Erik Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05505339748220926392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479447751939445234.post-82649511743501359932015-02-03T13:01:00.000-06:002015-02-03T13:01:08.373-06:00More With Sig Hansen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you’ve watched episodes of The Discover Channel’s <a href="http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/deadliest-catch/" target="_blank">“Deadliest Catch,” </a>you’re probably familiar with Norwegian fishing captain Sig Hansen. We had the pleasure of interviewing him for the <a href="http://msp.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vvk15/i2/p1" target="_blank">February issue of Viking</a>. Hansen helms his family’s boat, Northwestern, and is one of the Alaskan crab industry’s top producers. Check out his interview on page 7. Here are a few more quotes from Hansen about his seafaring life.<br />
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“The town that my folks were from in Norway was a fishing village. The main thing they did was herring and cod. My grandmother would work at salting the herring and then put them in wooden kegs. Fishing has always been a big part of our lifestyle. Not just the Norwegian heritage, but for our family.”<br />
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“We like to keep the same people on board. If you pay well, and you get the same guys returning, it makes the whole operation a lot safer because we have a crew that knows the boat and has a routine. If you take five new guys and have them on a boat that they aren’t accustomed to, the odds are that bad things are going to happen. Every boat is different, and that is why we like to keep the same people.”<br />
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“You’re in charge of your business, your own destiny. And that is a nice feeling. I really appreciate what I have! Most people look at us like we are nuts, but the reality is, I don’t think we are crazy because we know what we are doing.”<br />
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“When we were younger, we could be gone anywhere from eight to 11 months. Now, depending on what we participate in, we are gone for four to six months for King Crab fishing.”<br />
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<i>Anya Britzius is editor of </i>Viking <i>magazine. She lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and enjoys baking, reading and keeping up on modern Norwegian trends.
</i>Anya Britziushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15815892396227896706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479447751939445234.post-23024691835409562512015-01-28T12:14:00.000-06:002015-01-28T12:16:59.656-06:00Join the Team and Make a Difference with Sons of Norway<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: .25in; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Sons
of Norway has been in the business of
selling annuity and life insurance products since 1895. Since then we have grown to become a $360
million Fraternal Life Insurance company that serves 60,000 members in nearly
400 communities throughout North America and Norway. We are headquartered in Minneapolis,
Minnesota and have agents selling insurance and servicing members throughout
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requirements as part of the underwriting process, and generating insurance contracts
after the application has been approved.
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and life applications.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Perform the initial underwriting review of all annuity and life
applications, and when appropriate, will take them through the approval
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underwriter.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Coordinate all communications for 1035 exchanges, rollovers and
transfers.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Upon application approval, generates policy pages for distribution
to the agents and delivery to the clients.
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Manage vendor websites by receipting and distributing underwriting
requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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aptitude. Ability to analyze and use
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the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or
hear. The employee is occasionally
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Erik Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05505339748220926392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479447751939445234.post-31518938212854243442015-01-28T10:40:00.000-06:002015-01-28T10:40:06.375-06:00Jarle Bernhoft Up for a Grammy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You may recognize Oslo-born musician <a href="http://bernhoft.org/" target="_blank">Jarle Bernhoft</a>’s name from <i>Viking</i>’s <a href="http://msp.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vvk15/i1/p1" target="_blank">January</a> issue in which we asked Norwegian notables about their favorite places to dine, shop and play in their home country. Check out his favorites, including Oslo's Rockefeller Music Hall, Credo restaurant and the Henie-Onstad Art Center, on page 23.<br />
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Last spring, Bernhoft released his third full-length studio album, <a href="http://bernhoft.org/media" target="_blank">“Islander,”</a> to rave reviews. The album is nominated for a 2015 Grammy Award in the R&B category. It’s the first time a non-American artist has received a nod in the category’s 20-year history. Tune in to the <a href="http://www.grammy.com/" target="_blank">Grammy Awards</a> on February 8, 2015, to see if he wins!<br />
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If you’re in Scandinavia this winter, catch Bernhoft on <a href="http://bernhoft.org/tour" target="_blank">tour </a>in Norway and Sweden through March and stay up-to-date by following him on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jarlebernhoft" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bernhoft" target="_blank">Twitter. </a><br />
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<i>Anya Britzius is editor of Viking magazine. She lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and enjoys baking, reading and keeping up on modern Norwegian trends.
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Happy Sons of Norway </span><span class="il" style="font-size: 12pt;">Founders</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">' Day!</span></div>
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It was on this day 120 years ago that 18 Norwegian immigrants came together in Minneapolis, MN to form a mutual assistance group that would support their community members in times of tragedy. Since then, Sons of Norway has grown exponentially and you are now part of an international organization with a network of members and lodges throughout North America and Norway.</div>
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As I reflect on the occasion, I can't help but wonder if our <span class="il">founders</span> could ever have conceived the notion that their small, community-based group would one day grow into the Fraternal Life Insurance company we know today?</div>
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So, in honor of <span class="il">Founders</span>' Day, I encourage you to spend time out in the community today wearing your membership pin and talking to friends and neighbors about Sons of Norway. You can tell them about the member benefits, philanthropic opportunities or financial products offered exclusively to members, as well as the great work being done by your lodge. </div>
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Above all, today is an opportunity to celebrate our <span class="il">founders</span>, show pride in our heritage and boast about all the great things Sons of Norway does in your community. </div>
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In closing, on behalf of everyone at the Sons of Norway Headquarters, I wish you a happy <span class="il">Founders</span>' Day and offer my heartfelt appreciation for your dedication to the organization. </div>
Erik Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05505339748220926392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479447751939445234.post-1810309349475567882015-01-15T10:03:00.000-06:002015-01-15T10:03:24.214-06:00"The Imitation Game" Nabs 8 Oscar Nominations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year’s Academy Award nominations were announced this morning, and Norwegian director Morten Tyldum’s film<br /> <b><a href="http://theimitationgamemovie.com/" target="_blank">“The Imitation Game”</a> </b>has a shot at winning eight Oscars. Here’s as recap of the categories in which the film is nominated:<br />
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• Best picture<br />
• Best director (Morten Tyldum)<br />
• Best actor (Benedict Cumberbatch)<br />
• Best supporting actress (Keira Knightley)<br />
• Best adapted screen play<br />
• Best film editing<br />
• Best original score<br />
• Best production design<br />
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The film tells the story of British mathematician, cryptanalyst and war hero Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch). During World War II, he created a machine that cracked the codes of Germany’s Enigma and saved millions of lives. His work generated a field of research into "Turing Machines"—what we know today as computers. The film is based on Andrew Hodge’s book, “Alan Turing: The Enigma.”<br />
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Tyldum has directed several films in his native Norway, including the BAFTA-nominated “Headhunters,” but “The Imitation Game” is his English- language directing debut. Early in the process, filmmakers were excited to welcome him to the project. <br />
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In the film’s production notes, Teddy Schwarzman, head of film production and financing company Black Bear Pictures, knew Tyldum was the man for the job: “Ultimately it was a Norwegian who blew me away with his true understanding of the characters. Morten Tyldum knew what was driving everybody in the story and that it was a story of love and loss and triumph.”<br />
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Screenwriter Graham Moore was also thrilled for Tyldum to join the production:
"I never dreamed that we would end up with a director with the level of skill and craft that Morten brings to this movie. From the first second I sat down with him, I left the meeting and called everyone else and said 'It has to be this guy. This is the director of the film. He just got it and so instinctively.'"<br />
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“The Imitation Game” is no stranger to award nominations, as it also garnered five Golden Globe and three Screen Actor Guild Award nominations earlier this winter. Check out the <a href="http://oscar.go.com/" target="_blank">Academy Awards</a> to see the results on February 22, 2015.<br />
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<i>Anya Britzius is editor of Viking magazine. She lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and enjoys baking, reading and keeping up on modern Norwegian trends.
</i>Anya Britziushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15815892396227896706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479447751939445234.post-12519248008665760042015-01-09T10:00:00.000-06:002015-01-09T10:00:04.177-06:00Upcoming Film FestivalIf you’re in the Seattle area, check out the sixth annual <b><a href="http://www.nordicmuseum.org/NLFF.aspx" target="_blank">Nordic Lights Film Festival</a> </b>from January 15-18, 2015, presented by <a href="http://www.nordicmuseum.org/" target="_blank">The Nordic Heritage Museum.</a> Features, documentaries and short films from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden will be shown at SIFF Film Center.<br />
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“The Nordic Lights Film Festival is one of the Museum’s most compelling programs,” said Nordic Heritage Museum CEO Eric Nelson. “By screening films that are both critically-acclaimed and wildly popular in the Nordic countries, we are able to connect our community to this intriguing component of contemporary Nordic culture.”<br />
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One heartwarming film is a Norwegian documentary called <i><a href="http://www.nfi.no/english/norwegianfilms/search/Film?key=113370" target="_blank">The Optimists/Optimistene,</a></i> which follows an extraordinary Hamar volleyball team consisting of ladies between 66 and 98 years of age. Director Gunhild Westhagen Magnor and cast member Anne-Grethe Westhagen will be attending the screening and the opening reception.<br />
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Festival passes are available for purchase. Prices are: $65 for the general public and $55 for Nordic Heritage Museum and SIFF Members. Single-ticket admission is $8 for Nordic Heritage Museum Members and SIFF Members; $12 for the general public.
Check out the <a href="http://www.nordicmuseum.org/NLFF.aspx" target="_blank">festival page</a> and purchase tickets <a href="http://www.siff.net/cinema" target="_blank">here. </a><br />
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<i>Anya Britzius is editor of </i>Viking<i> magazine. She lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and enjoys baking, reading and keeping up on modern Norwegian trends. </i>Anya Britziushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15815892396227896706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479447751939445234.post-28532677804024595302015-01-05T14:15:00.000-06:002015-01-05T14:15:00.739-06:00Viking's Travel Issue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy New Year from <i>Viking</i> magazine! Our <a href="http://msp.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vvk15/i1/p1" target="_blank">January issue</a> is all about travel, and we couldn’t be more excited to start 2015 off by sharing some Norwegian destination inspiration. In the issue, we highlight Norway’s wildlife safaris, Bergen and recommendations from three notable Norwegians—chef and television host <a href="http://www.pbs.org/food/chefs/andreas-viestad/" target="_blank">Andreas Viestad,</a> Olympic snowboarder <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SiljeNorendal" target="_blank">Silje Norendal</a> and musician <a href="http://bernhoft.org/" target="_blank">Jarle Bernhoft. </a><br />
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If you need even more reasons to set your travel plans in motion, check out this <a href="http://www.boredpanda.com/norway-landscape-photography/" target="_blank">link</a> for stunning photos of Norway’s landscape. Let the travel planning begin!<br />
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</i>Anya Britziushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15815892396227896706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479447751939445234.post-43276323481776865592014-12-29T10:00:00.000-06:002014-12-29T10:00:04.943-06:00"Lilyhammer" Is Back! Looking for a show to curl up with and watch this holiday season? Netflix recently released season 3 of the Norwegian hit drama series “<a href="http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70221438?mqso=81252044&awmatchtype=e&awnetwork=g&awcreative=57288503579&awkeyword=lilyhammer%20season%203&awposition=1t1&awexpid&awdevice=c&gclid=CIWs0d_4u8ICFccRMwodPiYAoQ" target="_blank">Lilyhammer</a>.” The show follows mobster Frank “The Fixer” Tagliano (Steven Van Zandt) as he moves to Lillehammer, Norway, under the Witness Protection Program to start a new life.<br />
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The show first premiered in Norway and was introduced to American audiences in February 2012 when it came to Netflix. It paved the way for more Netflix original series, including “House of Cards” and “Orange Is the New Black.” Check out this article from <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/news/how-lilyhammer-changed-the-tv-world-20131205" target="_blank">Rolling Stone</a> and the season 3 trailer!<br />
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It is my sincerest hope that you will find yourself surrounded by loved ones and sharing in the spirit of the season.<br />
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I also wanted to let you know that in celebration of the holidays the Sons of Norway Headquarters will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th. We will reopen for business at 8am on Friday, December 26th.<br />
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In the meantime, I wish you all the hope, wonder and joy that Christmas can bring!<br />
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Have you seen the stunning wedding photos featured on <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/19/wedding-photos-lofoten-islands-norway_n_6181718.html" target="_blank">The Huffington Post</a> and <a href="http://www.nrk.no/nordland/_-verden-er-et-vakkert-sted_-men-norge-har-vaert-ekstra-heldig-1.12054935" target="_blank">NRK</a>? It showcases why Norway’s natural beauty makes for a breathtaking backdrop for a wedding. Check out the photos of couple Sirena and Eric’s September wedding in the Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway. Photographs were taken by <a href="http://nordicaphotography.com/lofoten-wedding-sirena-eric/" target="_blank">Nordica Photography. </a><br />
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Anya Britziushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15815892396227896706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479447751939445234.post-68058204475641324342014-12-12T12:00:00.000-06:002014-12-15T09:50:31.213-06:00J.Crew in Norway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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American retailer <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/index.jsp" target="_blank">J.Crew </a>goes on location around the world for its style guides and catalogs. The brand photographed its <a href="http://hello.jcrew.com/2014-12-dec/travel-notes-norway?srccode=TBLR00511" target="_blank">Holiday 2014 Style Guide</a> in Hardanger, Norway.
J.Crew is known for mixing colors, patterns and styles—and this style guide is no exception. It has curated a selection of stylish cold-weather gear including colorful sweaters and outerwear, with touches of sparkle and plaid.<br />
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Travel notes about Norway and the Hardanger region are sprinkled throughout<i>:“The region is known for its lush valleys, majestic mountains and one really long fjord (the Norwegian term for a narrow channel of water). The Hardangerfjord, created from melting glaciers over 10,000 years ago, stretches over 100 miles long.” </i><br />
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Norwegian company <a href="http://frostmedia.no/" target="_blank">Frost Media</a> produced the photo shoot, which took place in August. Check out this behind-the-scenes <a href="https://www.facebook.com/frostmediaas/photos/a.178903232128199.41935.163165887035267/874143989270783/?type=1&theater" target="_blank">photo</a> from the shoot.<br />
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<i>Anya Britzius is editor of Viking magazine. She lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and enjoys baking, reading and keeping up on modern Norwegian trends.
</i>Anya Britziushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15815892396227896706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479447751939445234.post-24538786529443801482014-12-08T07:00:00.000-06:002014-12-08T07:00:01.294-06:00Norway's Nobel Past<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every December, all eyes are on Oslo as the Norwegian royal family and Norwegian society gathers for the <b><a href="http://nobelpeaceprize.org/" target="_blank">Nobel Peace Prize</a> </b>award ceremony. The tradition dates back to the early 1900s. Did you know that Alfred Nobel was actually from Sweden? In <i>Viking</i>’s <a href="http://msp.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vvk14/i12/p1" target="_blank">December issue, </a>we look into the life of <a href="http://nobelpeaceprize.org/en_GB/alfred-nobel/" target="_blank">Alfred Nobel </a>and several theories why his <a href="http://www.nobelprize.org/alfred_nobel/will/will-full.html" target="_blank">will</a> states that the Prize must be awarded in Norway.<br />
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Looking for more information? <b><a href="http://nobelpeaceprize.org/en_gb/institute/" target="_blank">The Norwegian Nobel Institute</a></b> was founded in 1904 to aid the Nobel Committee in selecting a Laureate. In addition to extensively researching each nominee, the Institute hosts seminars and conferences on peace-related topics throughout the year. The library housed within the institute stocks resources on war and peace throughout history.<br />
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This year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded in Oslo City Hall on <br />Dec. 10, 2014. Watch the lectures and award ceremony at <a href="http://nobelprize.org./">nobelprize.org.</a>
For more information on Nobel’s life, check out this <a href="http://www.nobelprize.org/educational/nobelprize_info/gradeschool.html" target="_blank">timeline. </a><br />
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<i>Anya Britzius is editor of </i>Viking<i> magazine. She lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and enjoys baking, reading and keeping up on modern Norwegian trends.
</i>Anya Britziushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15815892396227896706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479447751939445234.post-30339620814000822422014-12-05T09:56:00.001-06:002014-12-05T13:33:29.817-06:00NATB 2014: Another Successful Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As you probably know, last week was Sons of Norway’s 30th Annual Nordic American Thanksgiving Breakfast. It was a morning filled with fun and fellowship as our MC, <a href="https://twitter.com/donshelby" target="_blank">Don Shelby</a> and guest speakers <a href="https://twitter.com/andrewzimmern" target="_blank">Andrew Zimmern</a>, Kevin Kling, and Reverend Ruth MacKenzie shared inspiring stories about freedom, faith, family & friendship. If that weren't enough, the audience was treated to some amazing musical selections from the Gustavus Adolphus Choir as well.<br />
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This year Sons of Norway welcomed an audience of nearly 1,000 people, which is quite a feat considering doors opened at 6:30 am on a Tuesday. But that really stands as a testament to the dedication of all the attendees and the organizations who worked together to make this the best event it could be.<br />
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What’s even better news is that the event raised nearly $15,000 for two Minnesota-based charities that support communities in need throughout the state. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our attendees, the <a href="http://www.minnesotamilitaryfamilyfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Minnesota Military Family Foundation</a> and <a href="http://www.2harvest.org/site/PageServer" target="_blank">Second Harvest Heartland</a> can continue in their respective missions by providing assistance to those in need across Minnesota.<br />
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With that, Sons of Norway has wrapped up another great Thanksgiving Breakfast and is looking forward to making the 31st annual event even bigger and better than ever! Big thanks to this year’s speakers, all the attendees who woke up early and made this a morning to remember and, of course, to all the individuals and organizations who worked together in making this year’s event such a success!<br />
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Erik Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05505339748220926392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479447751939445234.post-87039516734875490922014-12-03T09:00:00.000-06:002014-12-04T12:11:00.990-06:00Sweet Photo Shoot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Looking for a good way to spend quality family time and spread holiday cheer this season? Get together in the kitchen with loved ones and bake! We at <i>Viking </i>magazine were in the holiday spirit earlier this fall as we planned our holiday cookie photo shoot. Check it out on page 20 of the <a href="http://msp.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vvk14/i12/p1" target="_blank">December 2014 issue.</a><br />
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Choosing which cookie recipes to feature was no easy task. We looked to two of our favorite Scandinavian cookbooks, <b>“<a href="http://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/the-great-holiday-baking-book" target="_blank">The Great Holiday Baking Book</a>,”</b> by Beatrice Ojakangas and <b>“<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Scandinavian-Christmas-Trine-Hahnemann/dp/145491050X" target="_blank">Scandinavian Christmas</a>,</b><b><b>”</b></b> by Trine Hahnamann.
Read on for a peek behind the scenes of the photo shoot.<br />
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<b>What: </b><i>Viking</i>’s Holiday Cookie Photo Shoot<br />
<b>When:</b> October 8, 2014<br />
<b>Where:</b> <a href="http://www.blueoxmpls.com/" target="_blank">Blue Ox Studios, </a>Minneapolis<br />
<b>Photographer:</b> <a href="http://www.tomthulen.com/" target="_blank">Tom Thulen</a><br />
<b>Food styling: </b><a href="http://thatfoodgirl.com/" target="_blank">Betsy Nelson</a><br />
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<b>8-10:30 a.m. — </b>Bake cookies on site at the studio<br />
<b>10:30-11:30 a.m.,</b> <b>—</b> Cut out gingerbread cookies, set up lighting equipment<br />
<b>11:30 a.m-1 p.m. —</b> Place oat and cranberry-orange cookies on set and take photos (seen on pages 22-23)<br />
<b>1-3 p.m. —</b> Frost gingerbread cookies and take photos (seen on page 20)<br />
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Looking for more cookie recipes? Don't forget to check out <b><a href="http://www.sofn.com/norwegian_culture/recipe_index.jsp" target="_blank">Sons of Norway's Recipe Box.</a> </b><br />
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<i>Anya Britzius is editor of </i>Viking <i>magazine. She lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and enjoys baking, reading and keeping up on modern Norwegian trends.
</i>Anya Britziushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15815892396227896706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479447751939445234.post-6099071592416392712014-11-27T08:00:00.000-06:002014-11-27T08:00:04.505-06:00The Imitation GameThis holiday weekend, a new suspense film hits the big screens in the United States. <a href="http://theimitationgamemovie.com/" target="_blank">“The Imitation Game,”</a> comes out on November 28. Did you know that Norwegian director Morten Tyldum worked on the film? You may recognize Tyldum’s name from directing “Headhunters.” He’s now one of Norway’s talented directors that’s making his way into Hollywood.<br />
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“The Imitation Game” stars Benedict Cumberbatch as a British genius who helps crack the German Enigma Code that helped Allies win WWII. Keira Knightley plays a gifted cryptanalyst.<br />
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Read about the Oscar buzz the film is already garnering from <a href="http://variety.com/2014/film/news/imitation-game-demands-oscars-attention-analysis-1201294466/" target="_blank">Variety</a> magazine and <a href="http://www.aftenposten.no/kultur/Morten-Tyldum-kan-bli-forste-nordmann-som-Oscar-nomineres-for-beste-regi-7695846.html" target="_blank">Aftenposten. </a>Tyldum could be the first Norwegian to win an Oscar for Best Director.
Check out the official trailer here:<br />
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Over the weekend, Norwegian chess phenom <b><a href="http://magnuscarlsen.com/" target="_blank">Magnus Carlsen</a> </b>defended his title as World Chess Champion at the <a href="http://www.sochi2014.fide.com/" target="_blank">2014 World Chess Championship</a> in Sochi, Russia. He defeated India’s Viswanathan Anand in the 11th round with a final score of 6.5- 4.5.<br />
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Carlsen started playing chess at the age of 5 and quickly turned heads worldwide. He became an International Grandmaster at the age of 13. Check out <a href="http://msp.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vvk13/i9/p1" target="_blank">Viking’s September 2013</a> issue where we featured Carlsen as one of our “Young Norwegians to Watch.”<br />
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Learn more about the championship’s <a href="http://www.sochi2014.fide.com/results/" target="_blank">results</a> and press conference <a href="http://www.sochi2014.fide.com/video-archive/" target="_blank">videos.</a> Follow Carlsen on <a href="https://twitter.com/magnuscarlsen" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/magnuschess" target="_blank">Facebook. </a><br />
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<i>Anya Britzius is editor of </i>Viking <i>magazine. She lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and enjoys baking, reading and keeping up on modern Norwegian trends.
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Have you ever heard of a “charticle?” In the magazine biz, it’s a term we use for an infographic. Essentially it’s a hybrid of a “chart” and “article.” In the <a href="http://msp.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vvk14/i11/p1" target="_blank">November 2014 issue</a> of <i>Viking</i> magazine, we had the opportunity to execute a full-page charticle on Nordic stars as part of our “Cinema Scandinavia” feature. Check it out on page 20.<br />
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Charticles can be powerful attention grabbers that communicate information in a visually appealing way. Plus, they are very fun, yet sometimes challenging, to execute!
Our “Cinema Scandinavia” feature highlights the crossover between the American and Scandinavian film industries. While researching for the story, I found myself writing down names of Norwegian actors and directors and linking them to actors in Hollywood that they are working with. And the idea for a charticle was born!<br />
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To properly executive a charticle, it takes lots of collaboration between an editor and art director. And thankfully, I have a terrific partner in <i>Viking</i>’s art director, Amy Armato.
This particular charticle was months in the making. From my first hand-drawn version (see picture below) created in late June to the final days of sending the November issue to the printer in late September, it was a fun and challenging task—lots of drawing, erasing, collaborating, editing, fact checking, designing, more erasing, more designing and more proofreading. Whew!<br />
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Here’s a peek at how our “Nordic Stars” charticle from <i>Viking</i>’s November issue was created.<br />
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<i>Anya Britzius is editor of Viking magazine. She lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and enjoys baking, reading and keeping up on modern Norwegian trends.
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In the <a href="http://msp.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vvk14/i11/p1" target="_blank">November 2014 issue </a>of <i>Viking,</i> we feature ballet dancer Eugenie Skilnand. She has been a member of the <a href="http://operaen.no/en/About-DNOB/Norwegian-National-Ballet/" target="_blank">Norwegian National Ballet</a> since 2000. Here’s more from the interview.<br />
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<b>Q: How did you get involved with ballet? </b><br />
A: My father’s work moved my family to a very isolated place in Finland when I was around 3 years old, and my mother put me in a ballet class to get me to meet other kids my age. I was so shy, I would refuse to come out from underneath the piano the whole class, but at home I would show my mother everything the other kids did. Since then I just always had to dance!<br />
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<b>Q: What has been your greatest achievement as a dancer? </b><br />
A: The call from my first director offering me a contract as an apprentice with the Norwegian National Ballet was a big moment. It was the start of my life as a professional dancer. Other highlights include the first time I saw my name on the cast list in a solo part as Clara in “The Nutcracker,” my first title role as Cinderella and my return to stage after giving birth to my daughter.<br />
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<b>Q: What are your future career goals? </b><br />
A: I have about six more years dancing with the company before I retire. The shame about being a dancer is that the older I get, the better my self-esteem gets, which makes me a better dancer. However, the extreme physicality a dancer needs, decreases with age. But I continue to work hard, and so far I still feel that my body is strong enough to handle it. I hope for some more soulful moments on stage!<br />
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<b>Q: What are some of your hobbies? </b><br />
A: I love to relax at home with my husband and baby. Of course now with my 15- month-old daughter, there is less relaxing that I would like at times, but she also gives me a lot of extra energy! The weekends when I am not performing is sacred family time.<br />
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<i>Anya Britzius is editor of </i>Viking<i> magazine. She lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and enjoys baking, reading and keeping up on modern Norwegian trends.
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