So far the articles on this page are mainly in Finnish since that's the language I have most experience writing in. The photos are taken by me, too, so you might find the links interesting even if you are not fluent in (written) Finnish.

My stories on the Internet

In English

Chrystene Ells wants to clear "the shipbuilder's" name
(Vapaa Sana September 13, 2007, page 1)

Don Wood loves being Tom Sukanen
(Vapaa Sana September 13, 2007, page 2)

"Sontiainen" can be seen in a museum
(Vapaa Sana September 13, 2007, page 2)

Film maker Chrystene Ells is making a movie on Tom Sukanen, who was planning on returning to Finland in a self-made ship. I have written, photographed and done the layout for this story.

In Finnish

News pieces

Liekit söivät purkutalon Hiidensalmessa
(Länsi-Uusimaa November 7, 2008)
A story on how a building that was being demolished was burned down.

Makaronilaatikko teki tilaa maksalaatikolle
(Länsi-Uusimaa August 8, 2008)
The school kids in Lohja have to get used to eating liver casserole instead of
pasta and minced meat casserole.

Katastrofi uhkaa viljelijöitä (Länsi-Uusimaa June 6, 2008)
The farmers are afraid the crops might be a disaster this year as the beginning of the summer has been extremely dry.

Features

"Tallilla on vain tässä ja nyt" (Länsi-Uusimaa October 18, 2008)
Adults tell what makes horse riding such an appealing hobby.

Culture

People

Musiikkiterapeutti Heidi Ahonen-Eerikäinen:
Viha muuttuu unessa katkeruudeksi
(Vapaa Sana 2005)
Music therapist Heidi Ahonen-Eerikäinen talks about her work.