Weekend Coffee Share – Last week of March

Mar 28, 2026

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Welcome to the weekend coffee share. Can I get you a cup of coffee? Or tea?

Like I mentioned in a previous post I’ve spent a couple days in Stockholm this week. I’m not a big city girl, and there are many things that I do not like about the city, but there are some things that I do like about Stockholm. For example, I do LOVE the beautiful old houses with amazing details. Like the artful window in the staircase above. There are hundreds of beautiful old houses to admire in Stockholm.

I had a good and productive time in Stockholm. I was there to learn more about positive learning environments. I attended some very interesting seminars. On Thursday evening I went to a nice restaurant with some of my fellow students, followed by a night at one of my favourite hotels in Stockholm. The hotel breakfast is one of my favourite things when staying at a hotel, it did not disappoint.

I travelled by train as usual. The train to Stockholm, and back home was on time. Everything about the trip was good, but now I’m grateful to be back home. Home sweet home.

How is your week? Can I get you a refill on that coffee? Thank you Natalie for hosting the weekend coffee share.

Maria

25 responses to “Weekend Coffee Share – Last week of March”

John

March 28, 2026 at 4:59 pm

The windows are gorgeous! There’s no place like home, just like Dorothy said.

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1. Maria
  
  March 30, 2026 at 1:19 pm
  
  Right! That is so true!
  
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  1. John
    
    March 30, 2026 at 3:53 pm
    
    ❤️😊
    
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plaidcamper

March 28, 2026 at 5:20 pm

Signs of spring! Not too many signs here, yet – more snow and below zero the next few days…
I like to get out, see new/different places, but it’s always good to return home!

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1. Maria
  
  March 28, 2026 at 5:25 pm
  
  It will come :) Spring will be there in no time. When one have a home we love it is good to get back home. I’ve always appreciated travel more when I had a home I loved to get back to. Some years when the situation at home wasn’t as good, then I did not enjoy travel as much either.
  
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Thistles and Kiwis

March 28, 2026 at 6:33 pm

Hotel breakfasts are usually good – the temptation to eat more than usual though is always there.

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1. Maria
  
  March 30, 2026 at 1:20 pm
  
  Yes! Very true :)
  
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Eliza Waters

March 28, 2026 at 11:51 pm

My tolerance for crowds has diminished in latter years… I’m always happy to be home!

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1. Maria
  
  March 30, 2026 at 1:20 pm
  
  Yes, I can relate.
  
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Natalie

March 29, 2026 at 2:07 am

Glad you had a good trip to Stockholm. Those stained glass windows look lovely. I also spotted similar crocus flowers in my neighbourhood this week. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.

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1. Maria
  
  March 30, 2026 at 1:21 pm
  
  Thank you Natalie! I love old stained glass windows, they always tell a story and make me think about what they’ve seen in their life time.
  
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Forestwood

March 29, 2026 at 2:59 am

More crocus popping up. I have seen a few bloggers post about the excitement of seeing the flowers appear. My mind drifted to your coffee and cheese on bread and now I am contemplating reading my book with jarlsberg cheese on my sourdough bread on the side for lunch. Very Swedish! It’ll be tea for me though instead of coffee.

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1. Maria
  
  March 30, 2026 at 1:23 pm
  
  Yes! I hope your lunch was absolutely delicious! Jarlsberg is a favourite here as well, but if my daughter has a say it’s aged Cheddar on the table.
  
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  1. Forestwood
    
    March 31, 2026 at 3:46 am
    
    The are some delicious cheeses available and I have just been tucking into some Dutch smoked cheese and apple, as I read your comment! Aged cheddar is yummy too!
    
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    1. Maria
      
      March 31, 2026 at 9:56 am
      
      That also sounds very delicious! Cheese makes the world better :)
      
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      1. Forestwood
        
        March 31, 2026 at 10:29 am
        
        We need to print a Tshirt with that saying!!
        
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Writing Sparkle

March 29, 2026 at 2:13 pm

It’s wonderful to see those signs of spring.

I love stained glass and old houses. Glad to hear your trip was a success. Happy Sunday, Maria.

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1. Maria
  
  March 30, 2026 at 1:27 pm
  
  Thank you so much! I hope your weekend was lovely and that your new week got off to a great start. When I got home from Stockholm my daughter started to get sick, so at our house this week is more quiet than usual.
  
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  1. Writing Sparkle
    
    April 5, 2026 at 2:00 pm
    
    I’m sorry to hear that, Maria. I hope she feels better soon.
    
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    1. Maria
      
      April 5, 2026 at 2:05 pm
      
      Thank you :)
      
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Awakening Wonders

March 30, 2026 at 4:01 am

Love, love that beautiful window!

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1. Maria
  
  March 30, 2026 at 1:28 pm
  
  Thank you! Me too!
  
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A Creative Spirit

March 30, 2026 at 11:52 pm

It is exciting to go away but even better when you return home.

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1. Maria
  
  March 31, 2026 at 9:56 am
  
  So very true!
  
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Laurie Graves

April 10, 2026 at 9:55 pm

For me, home is always best, but cities have wonderful things to offer. Used to go to New York City often when my eldest daughter lived there. Always had fun.

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