The light of late August always makes me pause. The air shifts, evenings cool, and I find myself looking back on summer with gratitude and thoughtfulness. This is my end of summer reflection, where I focus on living with intention. Part of the journey of Wild Nordic Roots was to explore this inner pull to…
Michael’s diary: Week Four Monday It’s been a little over a month since I arrived at my cousins place. Time really does fly. I know the saying well, and yet, it comes as a surprise nonetheless. I’ve gotten accustomed to the lifestyle here, to a degree. It is simple living, and it’s growing on me….
This summer, we took a drive deep into the Finnish countryside to visit a truly unique and thought-provoking art installation in Suomussalmi, a remote area not far from the Russian border. The Silent People are actually over 1,000 scarecrows, each dressed in seasonal clothing, standing together in a wide open field. On the day we…
