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Santa Clause = joulupukki
Welcome! = Tervetuloa!
Xmas = joulu
gift = lahja
Finland = Suomi
sauna = sauna
In the garden = puutarhassa
Summer = kesä
hot = kuuma
sun = aurinko
happy = onnellinen
lake = järvi
to swim = uida
to relax = rentoutua
charity = hyväntekeväisyysTags
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Category Archives: Treats for the soul
Happy thought for June ’12
Life in the summer is wonderful in so many ways. But for sure, food is a major joy and thus my happy thought for this June is one food specifically.
You might be surprised but this post is to sing the praise of: new potatoes.
Every year we wait … Read the rest
Lazy Sundays
Lazy Sundays are one of the things that make my summer. Last Sunday was a perfect specimen of that kind. I opened up the gazebo right in the morning. I love sitting in there and admiring the garden. And since this weekend was the apple blossom weekend, that just made … Read the rest
I love Apple Blossoms
Every year I wait for the apple trees to don their beautiful gowns in May. I hope for a beautiful weather since that will allow me to enjoy the blossoms longer.
This year after a cold start to the spring we have enjoyed a warm week. And suddenly: They are … Read the rest
Getting into the light
After a green Xmas we had the winter wonderland in January. And it went on and on. February, March – even topped with a huge blizzard in April of all months! So, I officially think winter has changed its place. Surprisingly this year the light of the spring did not … Read the rest
Charity of the month
This November I renewed my subscription for a magazine supporting the handicapped. The organization is targeting young children and making sure they have enough support personnel when the kids with special needs go to school. That felt like a very good cause to keep supporting. How did you help this … Read the rest
Charity of the month
This October our charity of the month went to animals.
The local Junior High participates each year in the Operation Day Work charity event. The kids can choose from getting a place to work for themselves or attending a school day. Many parents employ their children with household light work … Read the rest
Fall falls over me
Now, for a lady fully confessed as a summer lover, I am having a mysterious connection to Fall.
It is totally different than my full hearted infatuation with summer. This is something totally different. There is no “oh, I wish I could get out of the door faster to enjoy … Read the rest
Happy thought for October 2011
This happy thought actually started already in September but since I have been a bit slow in posting my happiness to the world it counts for October now. My happy thought for this October is – College Football! Go Bucks!
I really really love watching American Football. Since we have … Read the rest
My new friend Bella
As a kid I used to bike as soon as the weather would permit for as long as it was possible till winter came. Back then if I had to get to a hobby I either biked or walked. Which was quite ok, since the getting to the gymnastics practice … Read the rest
My Happy Thought for June 2011
My garden. That is my Happy Thought for this June.
I am not much of a gardener but what little I can and do I enjoy so much. Especially now that summer has just started I am still all full of juice for gardening. I bought a mini greenhouse and … Read the rest
