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World on the wind – Literary quote

April 28, 2023May 8, 2023 / Sirri / Leave a comment

After a long silence, I’m travelling again.

The word metsä – Literary quote

October 22, 2022October 16, 2022 / Sirri / Leave a comment

Sometimes the places just look like they are out of this world. And when I see a forest like that, I think of this quote.

Camping alone – with an intruder

October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 / Sirri / Leave a comment

I spent a night in the woods alone in October. Some might think it is brave. Is it?

Speak for the trees – Literary quote

September 16, 2022September 4, 2022 / Sirri / 1 Comment

Dr. Seuss wrote the Lorax in 1971. How far have we gotten from there?

Finnish folklore and the creation of Milky Way

September 9, 2022May 8, 2023 / Sirri / Leave a comment

Finns are often said to be "connected to nature". These Finnish folk traditions and folklore I talk about circle around trees.

White Fang – Literary quote

February 5, 2022February 5, 2022 / Sirri / 3 Comments

Jack London's book, White Fang, is filled with beautiful description. I'm sharing just one quote this time.

Summer – Literary quote

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 / Sirri / 1 Comment

It finally feels like summer in England!

Impossible to live without – Literary quote

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 / Sirri / Leave a comment

Moomin quote expressing the appreciation of nature.

A walk in nature – Quote

March 9, 2021March 6, 2021 / Sirri / Leave a comment

Nature is good for our wellbeing. A quote from Andy Rooney sums it up.

Starling murmuration – Video of real life magic

February 20, 2021March 16, 2021 / Sirri / 5 Comments

I witnessed an amazing starling murmuration the other day. You can see yourself – I filmed some of it!

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