Sinikka Suuntala
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As a Finn, I find it hilarious that a couple of (albeit very fine) Swedish actors get to play Finns on American television (SNL). The skit is funny but royally untrue 😅 The myth of the silent Finn seems to never die down.
youtu.be/3s9TWbHcL8I
youtu.be/3s9TWbHcL8I
Immigrant Dad Talk Show 3 ft. Cardi B and Stellan Skarsgård - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live
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February 3, 2026 at 5:18 PM
As a Finn, I find it hilarious that a couple of (albeit very fine) Swedish actors get to play Finns on American television (SNL). The skit is funny but royally untrue 😅 The myth of the silent Finn seems to never die down.
youtu.be/3s9TWbHcL8I
youtu.be/3s9TWbHcL8I
Trying to do my part in helping out the sane people across the pond, along with canceling my Spotify subscription and moving away from Meta. Every little thing helps, I believe.
February 2, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Trying to do my part in helping out the sane people across the pond, along with canceling my Spotify subscription and moving away from Meta. Every little thing helps, I believe.
February 1, 2026 at 8:41 AM
The Moomin books’ live reading marathon continues.
Currently the reader is a hockey player whose nickname is one of the Moomin characters.
This whole marathon and this particular reader have done heaps to implore people to read books. Reading breeds knowledge, essential for democracy.
Currently the reader is a hockey player whose nickname is one of the Moomin characters.
This whole marathon and this particular reader have done heaps to implore people to read books. Reading breeds knowledge, essential for democracy.
February 1, 2026 at 7:54 AM
The Moomin books’ live reading marathon continues.
Currently the reader is a hockey player whose nickname is one of the Moomin characters.
This whole marathon and this particular reader have done heaps to implore people to read books. Reading breeds knowledge, essential for democracy.
Currently the reader is a hockey player whose nickname is one of the Moomin characters.
This whole marathon and this particular reader have done heaps to implore people to read books. Reading breeds knowledge, essential for democracy.
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Children raped and killed. American citizens shot in the street. Immigrants illegally shackled, tortured, killed. Journalists arrested.
While a $300 million ballroom is constructed and a trash documentary released.
While a $300 million ballroom is constructed and a trash documentary released.
January 31, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Children raped and killed. American citizens shot in the street. Immigrants illegally shackled, tortured, killed. Journalists arrested.
While a $300 million ballroom is constructed and a trash documentary released.
While a $300 million ballroom is constructed and a trash documentary released.
2026 marks the 80th anniversary of Tove Janson’s Moomin books, and to mark the occasion, the Finnish Broadcasting Company is hosting a live reading of all of them. This is a part of the start of the 2nd one. Here’s our President, reading. He, and others, are calming my nervous system with this.
January 30, 2026 at 7:09 PM
2026 marks the 80th anniversary of Tove Janson’s Moomin books, and to mark the occasion, the Finnish Broadcasting Company is hosting a live reading of all of them. This is a part of the start of the 2nd one. Here’s our President, reading. He, and others, are calming my nervous system with this.
It was -25.3C this morning (-17.2C currently), and because electricity prices are very high, we’ve lowered the heating of our house to around +20C. The floor feels cool underfoot, which is probably why the dog likes to enjoy the sun’s rays during the day.
January 30, 2026 at 11:34 AM
It was -25.3C this morning (-17.2C currently), and because electricity prices are very high, we’ve lowered the heating of our house to around +20C. The floor feels cool underfoot, which is probably why the dog likes to enjoy the sun’s rays during the day.
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Seems like a good video for his trial
January 29, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Seems like a good video for his trial
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We’re out here getting shot and killed by Trump’s Temu Mall Cop Gestapo.
All we ask of Democrats is a little BACKBONE.
Hold the line and vote NO on the DHS funding bill tomorrow.
@SenSchumer, we’re watching you. #NoMoneyForMurderers
📞 202-224-3121
All we ask of Democrats is a little BACKBONE.
Hold the line and vote NO on the DHS funding bill tomorrow.
@SenSchumer, we’re watching you. #NoMoneyForMurderers
📞 202-224-3121
January 28, 2026 at 8:24 PM
We’re out here getting shot and killed by Trump’s Temu Mall Cop Gestapo.
All we ask of Democrats is a little BACKBONE.
Hold the line and vote NO on the DHS funding bill tomorrow.
@SenSchumer, we’re watching you. #NoMoneyForMurderers
📞 202-224-3121
All we ask of Democrats is a little BACKBONE.
Hold the line and vote NO on the DHS funding bill tomorrow.
@SenSchumer, we’re watching you. #NoMoneyForMurderers
📞 202-224-3121
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It truly never ends the behavior of a sore loser in real time. FBI agents executed a search warrant at an election center in Fulton County, Georgia, marking a major escalation in the administration’s campaign against a jurisdiction Trump has obsessively targeted since losing the state in 2020.
FBI agents execute search warrant at elections office near Atlanta
The search comes as the FBI under the leadership of Director Kash Patel has moved quickly to pursue the political grievances of Donald Trump.
www.pbs.org
January 28, 2026 at 9:32 PM
It truly never ends the behavior of a sore loser in real time. FBI agents executed a search warrant at an election center in Fulton County, Georgia, marking a major escalation in the administration’s campaign against a jurisdiction Trump has obsessively targeted since losing the state in 2020.
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January 28, 2026
January 28, 2026
Federal agents continue to rain terror on Minneapolis, Minnesota, and other U.S.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:13 AM
January 28, 2026
I realize I haven’t been posting here in ages, but life (and the world) has been quite stressful. Luckily, I have the whole of next week off from work, so I get to de-stress in the woods if I feel like it.
(No, we still aren’t raking the forests here in Finland, no matter what the POTUS claimed.)
(No, we still aren’t raking the forests here in Finland, no matter what the POTUS claimed.)
October 12, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I realize I haven’t been posting here in ages, but life (and the world) has been quite stressful. Luckily, I have the whole of next week off from work, so I get to de-stress in the woods if I feel like it.
(No, we still aren’t raking the forests here in Finland, no matter what the POTUS claimed.)
(No, we still aren’t raking the forests here in Finland, no matter what the POTUS claimed.)
Even the longest of summer holidays must come to an end one day, and such was the case for me today. It was lovely to see my colleagues and admire the newly furnished teachers’ lounge and have a delicious lunch.
August 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Even the longest of summer holidays must come to an end one day, and such was the case for me today. It was lovely to see my colleagues and admire the newly furnished teachers’ lounge and have a delicious lunch.
The temperature is finally down enough for me to head for the forest in the daytime, looking for these. Luckily it’s a good year for mushrooms.
August 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The temperature is finally down enough for me to head for the forest in the daytime, looking for these. Luckily it’s a good year for mushrooms.
The joy of simple things in life is something to hold onto when the world is full of pain and suffering. Today’s lunch consists of food either picked or grown by me - chanterelles and potatoes sautéed in some butter and seasoned with Himalayan salt, dried porcini mushrooms and lovage.
July 28, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The joy of simple things in life is something to hold onto when the world is full of pain and suffering. Today’s lunch consists of food either picked or grown by me - chanterelles and potatoes sautéed in some butter and seasoned with Himalayan salt, dried porcini mushrooms and lovage.
Life is good when you find chanterelles in the middle of your walk in the forest 💛🧡
July 26, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Life is good when you find chanterelles in the middle of your walk in the forest 💛🧡
We’re spending a week in southern Lapland and reindeer are everywhere. Here’s a young one who was taking a nap in the shade, and didn’t like us interfering with its sleep schedule.
July 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
We’re spending a week in southern Lapland and reindeer are everywhere. Here’s a young one who was taking a nap in the shade, and didn’t like us interfering with its sleep schedule.
Celebrated the beginning of our holiday this morning by adding a piece of pastry to my breakfast. The strawberry slices looked like angel wings (at least to my viewing pleasure) - what do you think?
July 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Celebrated the beginning of our holiday this morning by adding a piece of pastry to my breakfast. The strawberry slices looked like angel wings (at least to my viewing pleasure) - what do you think?
Celebrating the first day of holiday for my partner. Now we’re all on holiday together as a family. Hoping for better weather for the month of July, as it’s been cold and rainy almost all of June.
June 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Celebrating the first day of holiday for my partner. Now we’re all on holiday together as a family. Hoping for better weather for the month of July, as it’s been cold and rainy almost all of June.
As the puppy was looking a little ragged, it was time to strip its overcoat off and give room for new growth. It’s been raining here for far too many days now, so some indoor activity was definitely needed. Can’t wait for the rains to dry up so we can go see if the mushroom season hasn’t begun yet.
June 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
As the puppy was looking a little ragged, it was time to strip its overcoat off and give room for new growth. It’s been raining here for far too many days now, so some indoor activity was definitely needed. Can’t wait for the rains to dry up so we can go see if the mushroom season hasn’t begun yet.
It’s the Midsummer weekend here in Finland, and part of the tradition is to gather seven different types of wildflowers and put them under your pillow for the (nightless) night, in order to dream about your future spouse. As I am already married, I only took pictures of some. Happy Midsummer!
June 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
It’s the Midsummer weekend here in Finland, and part of the tradition is to gather seven different types of wildflowers and put them under your pillow for the (nightless) night, in order to dream about your future spouse. As I am already married, I only took pictures of some. Happy Midsummer!
I had my dinner out on the deck today, as it’s been a fairly hot day. The puppy wanted what was on my plate, as you can see. She’s trying to hypnotize me, for sure.
June 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I had my dinner out on the deck today, as it’s been a fairly hot day. The puppy wanted what was on my plate, as you can see. She’s trying to hypnotize me, for sure.
Had dinner at a restaurant today with my son, and treated him to an ice cream as dessert. Can’t fathom how children can save room for dessert so easily!
June 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Had dinner at a restaurant today with my son, and treated him to an ice cream as dessert. Can’t fathom how children can save room for dessert so easily!
Had a bad night, thanks to yesterday’s long nap, so I am having my favorite breakfast of rice porridge with strawberries and a big mug of coffee. The latter must be my only one for today so that tonight will be better in terms of sleep. It’s still raining. Nature will be thankful for that.
June 12, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Had a bad night, thanks to yesterday’s long nap, so I am having my favorite breakfast of rice porridge with strawberries and a big mug of coffee. The latter must be my only one for today so that tonight will be better in terms of sleep. It’s still raining. Nature will be thankful for that.
It’s been raining all day here, and I’ve been tired. Ended up reading the whole book and taking a long nap. The puppy was happy to press up against me, as she dislikes the rain.
The book was witty & surprisingly relevant for these days, mentioning both Trump and Putin during the years 2020-2022.
The book was witty & surprisingly relevant for these days, mentioning both Trump and Putin during the years 2020-2022.
June 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It’s been raining all day here, and I’ve been tired. Ended up reading the whole book and taking a long nap. The puppy was happy to press up against me, as she dislikes the rain.
The book was witty & surprisingly relevant for these days, mentioning both Trump and Putin during the years 2020-2022.
The book was witty & surprisingly relevant for these days, mentioning both Trump and Putin during the years 2020-2022.