It’s good to have goals and dreams, to aspire to create a better life for yourself. It makes you work harder – or rather, it used to do so. In these times of instant gratification, people can’t wait for life to get better. It has to be perfect now, right now. Continue reading
Never underestimate moths. You may or may not remember the tiny twirler moth with the yellowish-white scales on its head and the small genitals; the one that was named ‘Neopalpa donaldtrumpi’ after Donald Trump. Continue reading
There I was, waiting for my connecting flight to Helsinki after a long transatlantic flight; trying to have a nap and minding my own business – until my neighbour decided to involve me in his. Continue reading
“Mom, you do know I married the man, don’t you?” The woman walks past me at a smart pace, talking on her cellphone. A slight breeze sets the rigging of the sailboats clinking as my mind revs into action. Continue reading
Some things are obvious, such as the meaning of loving parents and siblings that always have your back. They are invaluable. Some of us are blessed with both – and more. Continue reading
It’s time to stick my spoon in the soup, which is a Finnish saying for adding one more stirrer in the pot or finger in the pie. I am taking a moment to contemplate Finland, with some politics and hurricanes thrown into the mix. Continue reading
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