Dec 31, 20236 minOpening the seamsA really nice and sympathetic young man is a student in one of my classes right now. He and I come from comparable religious backgrounds....
Oct 28, 20234 minLearning the mysteries of seaside livingI love old stuff. I love old houses. A modern house with all new fixings and appliances? Not for me, no thank you. I love the history of...
Jul 18, 20236 minAn impatient gardenerAn overview of learning to garden in a Nordic setting, along with a description of what grows when.
Feb 26, 20232 minWaiting (and waiting) for summerIt's the last week of February. In other places, that means the first glimpses of spring. Not here, not in Finland. I have lived here...