Over the weekend there has been a political incident in Finland. We have this right-wing party Perussuomalaiset (translated True Finns, though literally it would be Basic Finns...). They have a sly jerk as president - the party is his idea and my personal opinion is that this student of political sciences (without any conscience or ideals) realized ( Read more... )

for if I'd do it in FB, it would get to the wrong ears ( Read more... )

and issues I suspect would be received with much bafflement if I posted in FB ( Read more... )

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Incredibly, my Piekka, our dog, is dead. Only nine years and some months old. Consumed by something truly fatal - in just few weeks, without a warning. It was 22.4. when he refused to take a walk - Sunday - and the next day I brought him to the vet, who took x-rays and bloodtests and could not discover anything. He was given a pain-killer and ( Read more... )

Piekka is my dog. He is sick. I have not been able to even write about it, maybe sort of trying to keep things from becoming final... but he is really really bad ( Read more... )

Because I made a lovely gumbo! With the help of an original recipe given by aurorasinistra . I was out of thyme and rosemary - incredible - but that did not ruin the taste. Went generously with the tabasco ... and making ersatz Worchester sauce from anchovies, balsamic and garlic was great addition! And I did make the roux without cheating - though had I gone by ( Read more... )

The dog fusses and messes up all my house - well, creates little sand-hills on every floor in the right season. But it is a good buddy to have with you sometimes ( Read more... )

That was fun - though some of the choices cannot be made. Joy and depth? I mean, are they not the same thing!

Your rainbow is intensely shaded red, orange, and blue.

What is says about you: You are a tranquil person. You appreciate a challenge. Others are amazed at how you don't give up. You get bored easily and want friends who will keep up ( Read more... )

"Come in my gold gates or not at all
Take of my fruit for others or forbear
For those who steal or those who climb my wall
Shall find their heart's desire and find despair"

Stolen happiness will not endure. Shortcuts in ethics won't earn you peace. Life lived for yourself only is a life lost.