Category Archives: News & Views

WOMEN’S ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY/GREATEST IN SWEDEN

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Johanna Björk

Makes me proud to be a Swede, but sad about the general state of women’s equality in the world.

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HELP/JAPAN

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Johanna Björk

It feels slightly frivolous to post pretty pictures when so much of the world is in despair. It’s time for us all to help Japan recover. It may seem far away, but the earth is round and everything is interconnected. … Continue reading →

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THE GREEN BAY PACKERS

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Johanna Björk

I’m finally back in NYC after a looong (and very reluctant) journey back from Hawaii — just in time to catch Super Bowl XLV on TV. I was rooting for the Packers and thrilled to see them take home the … Continue reading →

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BLENDING IN – PART 2

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Johanna Björk

I’m going to preface this by stating that it will probably only be funny to New Yorkers. But let’s continue yesterday’s observation about being unwillingly inspired by my surroundings. It wasn’t just the skirt. The fur hat! Anyone who has … Continue reading →

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BLENDING IN – PART 1

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Johanna Björk

I live in a very Hasidic Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn. This time of year there is a pair of Hasidic men standing on nearly every street corner, asking: “Excuse me, are you Jewish?” I’m not sure why they do this … Continue reading →

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