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Yes, it’s contagious. No, there’s no vaccine. And yes, I invented the word.

Trønderism: noun (Trøhn-der-izm)

A mysterious condition marked by an unshakable love for wool socks, an accent thicker than a ‘sodd’ stew, and the uncanny ability to say “æ e klar” while being absolutely, 100%, not ready.

Let’s break it down.

You know you’re dealing with Trønderism when you enter a room and someone grunts “mhm” or “mmmm” or “hmmmm” in five different intonations, all of which somehow mean “hello,” “how are...

It’s a strange thing, to belong to a place and still feel like a guest in your own language. I’ve given it time. Given it space. Given it wool, windproof layers, and cautiously optimistic smiles. And still, the recognition, the resonance, the yes we see you!—it always seems to arrive from somewhere else.

Abroad, they get me. They always have. The doors open. The ideas flow. The conversations spark and crackle with curiosity. It’s where my work is seen, heard, and held. It’s where I feel most...

Trøndelag - A peculiar region in Norway

If you’ve ever visited Norway, or even the region of Trøndelag, you might have noticed something peculiar about their way of speaking. It’s not just Norwegian, it’s Trøndersk. And if you think you understand Norwegian, well… think again.

My new book explores the language, culture, and quirks of Trøndelag. The middle region on the map of Norway.

In recent months and last few years, international eyes have turned to Trøndelag. From The New York Times T...