What says fun like a list of links!
Helsinki
National Archives Service of Finland
Isojoka, Kauhajoka and Kurikka Libraries
Alpo’s Savannah see also ITE Art
Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas National Park
Muonionalusta, Sweden
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Vadso
I am a generally healthy person and am usually thankful for it, as I should be.
Then I get a measly cold (no, not measly as in 1: containing larval tapeworms or 2 : infested with trichinae, but as in 3: contemptibly small*) and I deteriorate into a snively (both 1: running at the nose and 2: pitiful or whining) creature. I hate being sick. What to do?
Since I’m snively, I can’t do all the fun and robust activities that I normally like. But, I can browse Pinterest and find a craft for the pitiful. The parts are easy to gather, the process is decidedly simple, and the outcome is satisfying. What can be better than that?
Getting something done felt so good, that I even braided the free end to use as a cable tie. Now let’s just hope that I feel better before I need to start on another cable.
*Have I mentioned that I love the feature of a Google search where “define:” is added to a search term and Google finds definitions for the search term?
From August 31, 2009:
Books about India that I’ve read or listened to:
The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
Slumdog Millionaire by Vikas Swarup
February 27, 2012
I’ve read quite a bit more about India since my original notes and added them to LibraryThing. I’m currently reading India Becoming, listening to Last Man in Tower, and working on an India scrapbook (finally!) that all have me thinking about India again.
My sweetheart and I share the same favorite color…blue.
My sweetheart and I share the same unreasonably large affection for sweets, especially boxed chocolates, the kind with caramel inside.
My sweetheart and I love to read. Most recently we have been enjoying Strictly for the Chickens together. Fran’s search for a packing box large enough to hold her husband had us both laughing.
My sweetheart and I love fresh snow lit by a bright sun in a blue sky.
My sweetheart and I agree that Grandpa can be unnecessarily grumpy at times. We both still love him.
My sweetheart can fall into the snow, while waiting for me to cross the road and get the mail, and only proclaim “I’m not going to do that again!”
My sweetheart is kind, loving, and just sweet. Her mind doesn’t always work in the predictable fashion that it has for many years, but her personality and humor persist.
One of the things my sweetheart has taught me recently is the power of a good habit. Grandma’s favorite breakfast is shredded wheat, half of a grapefruit, coffee with cream, and a glass of juice. Other meals and foods, even some past favorites, can be questioned at times. Breakfast is always enjoyed with enthusiasm. Grandma says that when she was growing up, she was the only one in her family that liked shredded wheat.
May you have a sweetheart in your life to share joy with.
December 2011 - Photo taken by HVB
Grandma had a brilliant day last Saturday. The day was filled with energy and new ideas. Alice, Grandma, and I browsed through a quilting magazine and Grandma picked out a quilt with a basket square on it. She would like to make one for each of the boys (Robbie, Charlie, and Henry) and thinks that muslin, blue, and green fabric would be best for it. It was fun to plan the quilt and think about the boys.
I am a fan of Valentine’s Day. Not buying lots of “cute” stuff (cards and stickers excepted). Not demanding a demonstration of your admiration of me (although voluntary actions will be appreciated). Not going out to eat (why would I want to eat with a million other people around?). Not celebrating a saint or saints. But I do like celebrating relationships…friends, family, and others. Happy Valentine’s Day to you when it comes around.
Happy 69th Wedding Anniversary to Grandma and Grandpa on Monday!
There are times when I like to focus my reading, listening, and watching on a theme. Right now it is Finland, land of many ancestors.
Books
Riding with Reindeer Bicycling can be done in bad weather, in areas with so few people that you converse with any animal or object.
The Princess Mouse: A Tale of Finland Love the one you’re with, with great illustrations.
The Year of the Hare The reserved Finns are too much for me. I shall befriend a hare.
Culture Shock! Finland Finns are reserved. Who knew. I found the Culture Shock! India book very helpful and am currently reading the Finland guide.
The Winter War It’s been a while since I read this, but it has helped form my image of Finland.
Louhi, Witch of North Farm Louhi, the Witch of North Farm, partakes in the activities of daily life in Finland. She makes blueberry soup. She looks at the boats. She knits. However, she isn’t in the mood for everyday activities. She wants to do something Witch-Witch-Witchety. Louhi goes out looking for trouble…and finds it!
Living in Finland Just browsed this one.
Music
Finlandia Too many changes in volume for my old car. I was constantly adjusting the volume. I’ve gotten a newer car to try again.
Films
Ultimate Scandinavia I didn’t even know that river boarding was a sport. Now I want to try it!
Mother of Mine A child, WWII, Finland and Sweden.
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale Reindeer, Santa Claus, mining, elves, and a child hero in a dark comedy. Very funny for those with a tough skin.
Aki Kaurisaki’s Leningrad Cowboys
Language
Finnish…In 60 Minutes “…the listener can commit it to memory.” I daresay that the editor of this blub should consider the difference between can and may.
Do you have any suggestions for me?
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