Summary: Word of Note Series - Fika - The Swedish ritual of spending quality time<br><br>Hygge is hard to accomplish at work… so the Swedish have Fika!<br><br>From Sweden’s official website - “Fika is Swedish for a coffee break that’s more about socialising than drinking coffee. And something sweet is also welcome. It is much more than having a coffee. It is a social phenomenon, a legitimate reason to set aside a moment for quality time. Fika can happen at any time, morning as well as evening. It can be savoured at home, at work or in a café. It can be with colleagues, family, friends, or someone you are trying to get to know. It is a tradition observed frequently, preferably several times a day.<br><br><br>Origin of the name<br>The word fika actually derives from the 19th-century slang word for coffee: kaffi. Invert the word kaffi, and you get fika. <a href="http://www.swedishfood.com/fika" rel="noopener">http://www.swedishfood.com/fika</a><br><br>Proper breaks, dedicated time, allowing permission for us to press pause on the day. Proactive measures to decrease stress in the workplace. Can it actually increase productivity?<br><br>Where in Bellingham can we experience Fika… Without resorting to a coffee shop?<br><br>Chris:<br><br>At work - In my online calendar scheduler, I have three choices for where to have the meeting with my client: my office, another location (their office), or a walking meeting.<br><br>Know thy companion - My mental rolodex of friends/family likes, dislikes, and personalities helps me pick a venue to enjoy Fika. My brother-in-law, who enjoys a pint, may not be the best place to enjoy FIka with my 17-year-old daughter. While LaFeens may be a bullseye for my daughter, my health-conscious wife may not enjoy the venue. <br><br>AJ:<br><br>My wife and the boulangerie effect whenever we travel<br><br>Rocket (rip)<br><br>Magdalena <br><br><br><br><br>Get your Hip-Toss on<br><br>5CCWrestling - Local wrestling promotion in Bellingham. Recently at Eagles Hall in Bellingham.<br><br><br><br>Find us on the Web<br>AJ: ajbarse.com<br>Chris: chrispowell.co<br><br>“Community-Powered KMRE, 102.3 FM airing our show Saturdays at 3 pm and streaming worldwide at kmre.org”
