VOL. 116 NO. 7 July 12 Features 12 l Make a Splash Exploring Norway's beaches 20 l The 12th Man's Escape The story of Jan Baalsrud 24 l Per Petterson Get to know the famed Norwegian novelist Departments 4 l Velkommen Increasing Visibility 7 l Nordic Life 10 l Finance Smart ways to not outlive your money 28 l District Happenings 36 l In Loving Memory 38 l Ambassador's Insights Cover photography by MattiasJ Josefsson / Johner Images / Alamy Stock Photo 24 20 The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and fi nancial products to its members. * Sons of Norways misjon er å fremme og ivareta norske kulturtradisjoner, å feire vårt forhold til andre nordiske land og samtidig tilby de beste forsikrings- og fi nansprodukter til våre medlemmer. PHOTO BY AKTUELL / SCANPIX PHOTO BY MAGNUS FURUSET 2019