Forest Lair: February 2017

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

My January Reading: 80s, Gliders and Space

My January books are introduced to you by Nora! ^u^

Books:

Silvia Moreno-Garcia “Signal to Noise” [Mexico, Canada]

Siri Kolu “Kesän jälkeen kaikki on toisin” [Finland]

Ольга Онойко “Сфера-17” (Olga Onoyko “Sphere-17” ) [Russia]

Ales Kot: Wolf, Vol. 2: Apocalypse Soon [Czech Republic, USA]

A short story:

Tlotlo Tsamaase “Virtual Snapshots” [Botswana]

Space Opera [Daily Photo #333]

Finally they have arrived! ^u^ Forgotten Suns by Judith Tarr and The Stars Are Legion by Kameron Hurley.

Now I just need to quickly finish the bazillion of books I'm currently reading…

Monday, February 27, 2017

Laskiaispullat [Daily Photo #332]

Yesterday I baked buns! I used this plant-based recipe of the traditional laskiaispullat (Laskiainen is a sledge-sliding, bun-making winter celebration).

I think this raspberry cream filling is mocking me…

Sunday, February 26, 2017

Oasis of Green [Daily Photo #331]

While outside it's all white and fluffy, indoors we have green friends to cheer us up! Hopefully spring will come eventually...

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Ruohonjuuri and Prisma [Daily Photo #330]

Did ya know they opened a new Ruohonjuuri store near Sello in Espoo? ^^ We bought a few interesting things there yesterday: macadamia milk, veggie sausages, pea tempeh and smoked soy tempeh (both made in Finland).

Friday, February 24, 2017

Monochrome Winter [Daily Photo #329]

Black and white now, but one day green-brown and blue.

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Seeds in Waiting [Daily Photo #328]

Can it be spring already? I want to plant things!

Many things…

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

A Giant Bird? [Daily Photo #327]

Always cute to find animal prints in the snow near our door. ^u^

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Steps, Steps [Daily Photo #326]

A layer of ice suspended above the ditch, water flowing below… and weird footprints.

Monday, February 20, 2017

Countershading [Daily Photo #325]

I knew how stripes and spots were a type of camouflage, but I didn't fully understand why so many animals had lighter tummies. Easy to get it with marine life, say, penguins. When a penguin is swimming, its lighter tummy blends in with the sky if you look from below. But why do antelopes have lighter undersides, then? Not many creatures would be looking at them from below. =D So I read this, and turns out it's called countershading and is an efficient camouflage, too (although there are other theories as to its role).

Saturday, February 18, 2017

Amiibo [Daily Photo #324]

“Day 7. They still think I'm an amiibo.”

“Tee hee.”

Paper Leaves [Daily Photo #323]

Check this out – sticky notes that are also lovely decorations!

Friday, February 17, 2017

Penkkarit! [Daily Photo #322]

Yesterday I saw my first penkkarit! ^u^ It's a yearly school event that includes trucks, candy and masquerade!

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Firestarter! [Daily Photo #321]

Been awhile since my last Books & Coffee post. =D

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

True Love [Daily Photo #320]

“If we kiss, will one of us turn into a prince(ss)? Or both?”

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Valentine Fanarts! Unicorn Tracks, Shining Ascension, Scardust

My favourite thing about Valentine in Finland is that here it's called Ystävänpäivä, Friend's Day. It makes it more inclusive! ^u^ So here chocolates, cards and other Valentine things can be given not just to lovers (if you have any) but also to dear friends.

And, since it's fun to give gifts on such days, here are my fanarts for the lovely people who create lovely stories! \(^o^)/