Though I was adopted as a youth, I was born with the last name of Andersen to a first generation Danish American mother who I have since come to know. She and her brothers and sisters all grew up in South Dakota. Her eldest sister remembered songs they enjoyed as children. I have been trying to coax them out of her but, at age 97, it may be a losing battle.

Someone I am aware has long been interested in Nordic folk traditions, especially Norwegian, is Nancy Quense, of Seattle area. Bob (Deckman) Nelson is very familiar with her. Though I have not seen her in many years, I still vividly recall her passion for things Norwegian.