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ICELANDIC CONNECTION
Vol. 63 #1
the book and tell the woman to “smarten
up’ or “can't you see what you are
doing?” But that would not be helpful, as
all of these women have told themselves
that many, many times.
The author explains how secrecy is a
large part of addiction; secrecy about
inner and outer wounds, about behaviours
that nobody must find out about, about
family and the belief that you cannot
change no matter how hard you have
tried. Some of Halldorson’s women will
have an insight into their own condition,
sometimes they meet someone who
recognises the real problem and helps her
to deal with it.
Icelandic Camp 2010
Islenskar Sumarbudir 2010
For over 30 years the Icelandic Camp has given young people a chance to study Icelandic language,
learn about the Icelandic culture, sing Icelandic songs and create friendships and memories that will last
a lifetime.
Just 2 miles north of Gimli, Manitoba, Canada, Camp Veselka overlooks lovely Lake Winnipeg.
With a huge recreation room, dining area, 6 cabins, indoor showers and huge open fields Camp Veselka
offers a wonderful place for all
Icelandic campers to gather.
When:
Sunday July 25th, 2010 - Friday July 30th, 2010
Where:
Camp Veselka, Gimli, Manitoba, Canada
Day Campers = Ages 5-8
Full Campers = Ages 8-15
Jr. Counselors = Ages 15-17
For more information visit:
www. icelandiccamp2010. com
or
icelandiccamp2010@gmail.com
Icelandic Language Classes - Saga Stories - Icelandic Culture & History - Arts & Crafts - Icelandic Music - Gimli Film Festival - Much More