21.11.2010
YES, WE ARE READY
for Christmas! We got a sweet little tree that makes or living room really cosy, and now that Astrid and Milka's advent calendar has arrived, advent can start. Thank you so much, Mädi! Of course, before we get to focus on Christmas, there is Thanksgiving - which we understand and like more and more. The turkey for our guests is already waiting in the freezer ...
14.11.2010
A FUNKY CROWD
of snow people has gathered in our co-op. They came in all shapes and sizes in the early morning when we were still asleep. And it looks like they are here to stay for a while. Here are some of the most interesting types. Enjoy!
the volleyball players
the soccer player who needs a nose job
the freaky family
the blind dog
the little fat princess
the fruity one
the devil
the grandpa
the volleyball players
the soccer player who needs a nose job
the freaky family
the blind dog
the little fat princess
the fruity one
the devil
the grandpa
13.11.2010
CH-CH-CH-CHANGES
in weather came sudden this year, but are still greeted with excitement. Welcome, winter!
November 10: Sunny, warm and 15°C - beautiful!
November 13: Snow, cold and 3°C - also beautiful!
November 10: Sunny, warm and 15°C - beautiful!
November 13: Snow, cold and 3°C - also beautiful!
SKATERKIDS IN AMERICA
After hours of (school)work spent sitting in front of the computer, what do you need? Exactly, some good old American roller skate fun! And soon the only thing you associate with school will be "old school rollerskating". We had so much fun during this time travel to the 80s. It was hard to decide whether it was more fun to watch people or skate ourselves. And on top of it all, this is really good exercise too!
Getting ready
Strategizing 
The rink 
Fascinated with the shoes 
Getting ready
Strategizing 
The rink 
Fascinated with the shoes 
07.11.2010
HOME
(one of the three wonderful places we are proud to call that) is where ...
someone makes you dallas pulla and sämpylä,
strawberries grow in November,
social gatherings are happening,
and you find an amazing running trail.
someone makes you dallas pulla and sämpylä,
strawberries grow in November,
social gatherings are happening,
and you find an amazing running trail.
ELECTIONS (by Marko)
Last Tuesday was Election Day. In these midterm elections Americans voted for their representatives in the Congress, i.e. the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Minnesotans also voted for a new governor. The race between Democratic Mark Dayton and Republican Tom Emmer was so tight, that we are facing a recount.
Our friend Barack traveled around the country and did everything he could to motivate the supporters of the Democratic Party. But the results were disappointing. Democrats lost their majority in the House.
The ultra-conservative Tea Party movement celebrated around the country. In Minnesota, Sarah Palin’s sidekick Michelle Bachmann was elected to the Congress.
In case you haven’t heard of Bachmann yet, here are some highlights from her political agenda:
"Carbon dioxide is natural, it is not harmful, it is a part of Earth's lifecycle."
“The big thing we are working on now is the global warming hoax. It’s all voodoo, nonsense, hokum, a hoax”
“And what a bizarre time we’re in when a judge will say to little children that you can’t say the pledge of allegiance, but you must learn that homosexuality is normal and you should try it."
“I find it interesting that it was back in the 1970s that the swine flu broke out then under Democrat President Jimmy Carter. And I’m not blaming this on President Obama, I just think it is an interesting coincidence.”
Sometimes there are no words....
Minnesotans also voted for a new governor. The race between Democratic Mark Dayton and Republican Tom Emmer was so tight, that we are facing a recount.
Our friend Barack traveled around the country and did everything he could to motivate the supporters of the Democratic Party. But the results were disappointing. Democrats lost their majority in the House.
The ultra-conservative Tea Party movement celebrated around the country. In Minnesota, Sarah Palin’s sidekick Michelle Bachmann was elected to the Congress.
In case you haven’t heard of Bachmann yet, here are some highlights from her political agenda:
"Carbon dioxide is natural, it is not harmful, it is a part of Earth's lifecycle."
“The big thing we are working on now is the global warming hoax. It’s all voodoo, nonsense, hokum, a hoax”
“And what a bizarre time we’re in when a judge will say to little children that you can’t say the pledge of allegiance, but you must learn that homosexuality is normal and you should try it."
“I find it interesting that it was back in the 1970s that the swine flu broke out then under Democrat President Jimmy Carter. And I’m not blaming this on President Obama, I just think it is an interesting coincidence.”
Sometimes there are no words....
05.11.2010
TAKING OFF
After working nonstop for weeks we needed to get away from computers and phones for a while. So we took a day off and took off to the little idyllic town of Northfield.
Is it just us or does this remind you of something, fans of Lorelai and Rory?
Geese!
God seems to live in Northfield ;-)
St. Olaf College
More geese!
They seem to be very welcoming of Finns here - Marko enjoyed it.
OK, this is SO Stars Hollow!!
After a beautiful trip like that, it's nice to come home again.
Is it just us or does this remind you of something, fans of Lorelai and Rory?
Geese!
God seems to live in Northfield ;-)
St. Olaf College
More geese!
They seem to be very welcoming of Finns here - Marko enjoyed it.
OK, this is SO Stars Hollow!!
After a beautiful trip like that, it's nice to come home again.
03.11.2010
FINALLY!
Pictures of Marko's panel discussion (see October 23) have arrived. The background: After the magazine Newsweek named Finland number one in a ranking of best countries of the world (criteria were education, health care, economy, etc.) the local FinStyle store organized a panel discussion on "Why Finland?". Marko was on the panel as (critical) expert of Finnish politics and society.
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