Posted in the “Simply” series
“In your hands winter
is a book with cloud pages
that snow pearls of love.”
― Aberjhan
Simply… Snow
Tag Archives: finland
Runeberg Torte Day aka Johan Ludvig Runeberg Day
Posted in Celebration
Runeberg Torte Day aka Johan Ludvig Runeberg Day (1804–1877)
National celebration in Finland
From the Finnish National Anthem
“Our land, our land, our fatherland,
Sound loud, O name of worth!
No mount that meets the heaven’s band.
No hidden vale, no wavewashed strand.
Is loved, as is our native North. Our own forefathers’ earth.
Johan Ludvig Runeberg
Runeberg Torte: In honour of the Finnish poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg (1804–1877)
Runeberg torte is a Finnish pastry flavored with almonds and arrack or rum and it weighs about 100 grams. Raspberry jam inside a sugar ring is commonly placed on top of the tart.
The torte got its name from the Finnish poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg (1804–1877) who, according to legend, enjoyed the torte with punsch for every breakfast. Runeberg tortes are typically eaten only in Finland and are generally available in stores from the beginning of January to Runeberg’s birthday on February 5.
Delicious!
Winter Lights (three)
Posted in Daily Photo
“There are two ways of spreading light:
to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it”
Edith Wharton
Winter Lights
A solitary light
Will continue to fight
Against the darkness
Winter Lights (one)
Posted in Daily Photo
“There are two ways of spreading light:
to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it”
Edith Wharton
Winter Lights
Daylight still remains
Behind the closed shades
But inside the candle light
The warmth sustains
Winter Lights (five)
Posted in Daily Photo
“There are two ways of spreading light:
to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it”
Edith Wharton
Winter Lights
Sitting at my workstation
The only reminder of celebration
A candle on the windowsill
Without any flames,
Just very still
Winter Lights (six)
Posted in Daily Photo
“There are two ways of spreading light:
to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it”
Edith Wharton
Winter Lights
A red heart
For the frozen
Never apart
Never broken
Winter Lights (four)
Posted in Daily Photo
“There are two ways of spreading light:
to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it”
Edith Wharton
Winter Lights
Bright light, bright light
An afternoon delight
Winter Lights (two)
Posted in Daily Photo
“There are two ways of spreading light:
to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it”
Edith Wharton
Winter Lights
Whether day or night
The candle’s reflection
The soul bearer of light
Snow Days (three)
Posted in Daily Photo
“The biggest emotion in creation is the bridge to optimism”
Brian May
Snow Days
Winter?
So what!
I don’t care!
I am feeling
Quite optimistic
Riding my bike
Sitting on a bench
So what if it snows
It’s almost June!
Snow Days (two)
Posted in Daily Photo
“The best seat in the house”
Snow Days
It may be cold outside
With lots of frosted snow
But as the sun comes from its hide
You need to take it slow
Take a seat for a while
Even if it’s not your style
And simply enjoy with a smile
Rantings Of A Third Kind 