The Padre wore a dark suit with a white dog collar. He was a tall man and his dark form loomed large over the door of the terraced house in Southsea. He offered me his hand and held onto my palm for so long I felt trapped by his grasp. But he continued gazing into my eyes and smiling … [Read more...]
Klara Vappen – Happy May Day
Today is Walburgh Night, of Vappu as its called in Finland. At home, May Day is traditionally celebrated by students as well as workers. The latter was introduced by the Labour Movement in the early 20th century and manifests itself today mainly with marches and demonstrations held on the … [Read more...]