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It’s Hot, it’s Rich, and it’s Black
Before you start to get any strange notions on this—it’s coffee of course. And that is a topic I have written more about: you can read more of it here.…
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Coffee Time – Or Not?
Did you know that the Finns consume most coffee per person in the world? And for many of us, it is something essential to get your day starting on the…
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Beyond No Food: A 2026 Guide to Ramadan at Work
Have you ever noticed a colleague with increased focus and a slightly more “zen” energy during a specific month? It’s likely Ramadan. In our high-speed 2026 world, where we are…
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The Blue-Wrapped Lifeline
Today’s writing prompt is deceptively simple: “What’s your favourite candy?” If you ask anyone in Finland, you’ll get a unanimous answer. But if you ask a Finn who has spent…
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The Boy with the Laughing Eyes: A Love Unspoken in ’92, Echoed in Green Day
He had a short-ish buzz cut for the whole of high school, dark brown hair that never grew so long that it would start to curl. I could only imagine…
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Sustainability, Everyday
Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? Ever wondered how a Finnish Muslim in the happiest country on Earth approaches sustainability? Look no…
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The Legacy of Al-Andalus: An Urgent Lesson for Europe After the Elections
Two years ago, I wrote about the fascinating history of Al-Andalus and the legacy it should have left in modern-day European societies. Back almost a millennium ago, we had a…
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Gazing Into the Mists of Time…
What are you most worried about for the future? What a topic to start a week, but as it so happens, I wrote about this just a few days ago!…
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Fear, Anger, Hate – Or Trolling?
Back in the last century, Jedi Master Yoda said something that has been made a quote since. That has resonated with me ever since, and judging by today’s social media…
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From the Mists of Avalon to the Gates of Al-Andalus – Threads of Destiny
Today’s writing prompt asks: “How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life?” Looking back from today, February 2026, my life feels like it…
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(De)Motivation
What a beautiful winter’s day! Sunny, bright, crisp… yet very short. And for a person who is not a morning person, this is even worse. Why? To understand the topic…
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Food That Speaks to Soul
Ok, you take spices, tomato puree, onions… and wait a second?! Are we talking about the Finnish macaroni casserole or something more metaphysical? What’s your favorite thing to cook? Ingredients…
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