Art
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What a huge surprise it was to wake up and find that it had snowed overnight! Call me childish, but I absolutely love it. Sure, piles of snow and icy roads can make it harder to get around, but there are tools for that! For instance, my winter running shoes are studded, so I don’t…
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I have discussed a lot about music in this blog, but there is another branch of culture that has become a very dear part of global Christmas celebration that I have not mentioned a word about. I am, of course, talking about Christmas movies! Me not obsessing about them has a very good reason; I…
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I have always considered myself a creative person. The problem comes when I need to decide on an outlet for it; I am not talented in the arts at all. Music? Yes. Visual arts? Nope. Not at all. That doesn’t stop my creativity, though. I get strong inspiration from visual things as well, and I…
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Today is the day of Sibelius and Finnish music. There are tons of Finnish musicians who have created excellent music. Since there is a day and all, it is a great time to listen to some of their production. The linked song is, of course, the Violin Concerto from Jean Sibelius, which is a piece…