Thursday, December 31, 2009

New Year's Eve

Coffee at Max's, shopping at Stockmann's.

Location: Munkkiniemi, Helsinki-Tapiola, Espoo
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Am I late?

Driving to work.

Location: Pitäjänmäki-Länsi-Pasila, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

After work

Shopping for groceries.

Location: Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Post-Christmas activities

Visiting the grave of Josefin's great grandmother before stopping by at Julia's, then taking Josefin back to her mother.

Location: Hietaniemi-Lauttasaari, Helsinki-Kela, Siuntio
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Boxing Day

Getting some fresh air.

Location: Pitäjänmäki-Munkkiniemi, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Christmas Eve

Picking up Mom to have a Christmas dinner with my sister Meiju and other members of my family.

Location: Etelä-Haaga-Meilahti, Helsinki-Tapiola, Espoo
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, December 21, 2009

Xmas shopping

Running errands.

Location: Leppävaara, Espoo-Meilahti-Munkkiniemi-Etelä-Haaga-Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, December 20, 2009

On a winter's night

A couple of minutes on Dad's balcony.

Location: Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Saturday night unspecial

Sitting home (at Dad's), going to the sauna and watching television.

Location: Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, December 18, 2009

Big apple

Picking up Josefin and shopping at Stockmann's before getting back to Dad's.

Location: Matinkylä, Espoo-Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Morning traffic

Driving to work from Dad's.

Location: Pitäjänmäki-Länsi-Pasila, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Inglourious [sic]

Watching the new Tarantino movie at Dad's.

Location: Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, December 14, 2009

On the move

Buying some groceries before moving to Dad's place for a few days (because of renovations at home).

Location: Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, December 13, 2009

With the guys

Dinner and sauna with Mikko and Sampo.

Location: Etelä-Haaga-Hernesaari, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Poets' corner

Getting back home after talking to Hannu and Timo at Weeruska.

Location: Alppila-Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Not dark yet (but it's getting there)

Afternoon walk before a cup Joe at Max's.

Location: Munkkiniemi, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, December 11, 2009

Wandering mind

Home alone.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Nothin' going on

Home alone.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Song & dance

Driving from work to the City Library to listen to poetry & song by Khayam & Lorca, with flamenco dancing.

Location: Länsi-Pasila-Itä-Pasila, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Holiday season

Pre-Christmas party at WSOY.

Location: Downtown, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, December 7, 2009

4'33" and then some

Having a cup of coffee at Engel.

Location: Downtown, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Across Mätäjoki

Walking home after returning Dad's car.

Location: Pitäjänmäki-Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Saturday fun

Walking through Keskuspuisto to pick up my car and driving to Munkkiniemi to have a cup of coffee and read the paper at Max's.

Location: Etelä-Haaga-Pikku Huopalahti-Ruskeasuo-Länsi-Pasila-Munkkiniemi, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Friday night

Home alone.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Over the bridge

Crossing the railroad tracks.

Location: Itä-Pasila-Länsi-Pasila, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Shop talk

Lunch with Leevi at Maxill's.

Location: Korkeavuorenkatu, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Doin' nothin'

Home alone.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, November 30, 2009

Waiting for Žižek

Smoking outside Porthania before the lecture.

Location: Yliopistokatu, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, November 29, 2009

The Mighty Mätäjoki

Crossing Mätäjoki after visiting Dad over brunch at Dylan.

Location: Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, November 28, 2009

On a stroll

Walking around Pikku Huopalahti.

Location: Munkkiniemi-Pikku Huopalahti, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, November 27, 2009

Happy hour

Home alone.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, November 26, 2009

On the bus, off the bus

Picking up my car after service.

Location: Länsi-Pasila-Pitäjänmäki
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

A bus ride

Getting home from work.

Location: Länsi-Pasila-Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Sports night

Watching soccer on TV.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, November 23, 2009

Casual Monday

After coffee at Max's Cafe, giving Mom a ride downtown and chatting with Jaana over coffee at Fazer's, before a meeting.

Location: Munkkiniemi-Meilahti-Downtown-Munkkivuori-Etelä-Haaga
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, November 22, 2009

On the move

Sunday walk around the old neighborhood.

Location: Munkkiniemi, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, November 21, 2009

On a fall day

Driving back home after shopping at Stockan Herkku and K-Market.

Location: Tapiola-Munkkivuori-Etelä-Haaga
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, November 20, 2009

Riding in the dark

Getting home from work.

Location: Länsi-Pasila-Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Aftrenoon delights

Getting back to work after lunch at Lemon Grass and a haircut.

Location: Kallio-Alppila-Pasila, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Lunch hour

Crossing the street to have lunch.

Location: Länsi-Pasila, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Nocturnal journey

Home alone.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, November 16, 2009

Fluxus moment

Coffee with J. O. Mallander at Delivo.

Location: Munkkiniemi, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Fall turning into winter

Walking the southernmost tip of Seurasaari with Josefin.

Location: Seurasaari, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, November 14, 2009

After dark

4'33" of my Saturday night with Josefin.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, November 13, 2009

What is really happening?

Tuukka Terho, Miia Toivio, Teemu Manninen, Timo Harju, Antti Majander, and Leevi Lehto discussing poetry and criticism.

Location: Kirja bookshop, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, November 12, 2009

The two Markos

Launching Huomenta, Marko, a novel by Jyrki Pellinen.

Location: Kirja bookshop, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

What poem?

Talking poetics with Riina Katajavuori, Jarkko Tontti and Janne Nummela, hosted by Miia Toivio.

Location: Kirja bookshop, Helsnki
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Songs & romances

Listening to Katri Kaarniala and Leevi lehto discuss new translations of Lorca and Khayyam with Mari Koski.

Location: Kirja Bookshop, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, November 9, 2009

50 steps

Walking from my car to my front door.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Father's day

A walk around Seurasaari.

Location: Seurasaari, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, November 7, 2009

A minute of our time

Brunch with Dad at Delivo.

Location: Munkkiniemi, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, November 6, 2009

Home alone

Sitting for 4'33".

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, November 5, 2009

RunoSoul 2009

Listening to Kaisa Ijäs, Ville Luoma-aho, Kristian Blomberg, and Jussi Sutinen read at Wäiski.

Location: Hakaniemenranta, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Downtown

Getting back to work, by car, after visiting Academy Bookstore and chatting with Kari Hotakainen on the sidewalk of Mannerheimintie.

Location: Downtown-Länsi.Pasil, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Back to work

Sitting home after my first day at work since the hiatus.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Pablo & Olle

After seeing the Picasso show in Ateneum, attending the opening of J. O. Mallander's photo exhibition at Luckan.

Location: Downtown, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, November 2, 2009

A sitting

Home alone.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Getting conceptual

Seeing the Art & Language exhibition at the Espoo Museum of Modern Art.

Location: EMMA, Tapiola, Espoo
(see map) (see track only)

Getting some air

Walking around Pikku Huopalahti and having coffee at Max's Cafe.

Location: Pikku Huoplalahti & Munkkiniemi, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Life is good

Visiting Lassi and Saara Hyvärinen.

Location: Etelä-Haaga-Merihaka, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, October 30, 2009

At breakfast

Late breakfast at Cafe Delivo.

Location: Munkkiniemi, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Back to my routines

On my way to have a late breakfast at Cafe Delivo.

Location: Etelä-Haaga-Munkkiniemi, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Getting home after the residence

Driving through the tunnels on E18 with Tea Mäkipää.

Location: Highway E18
(see map) (see track only)

Wa


Taking out the garbage and attending the inauguration ceremonies of Mineo Kuroda's sculpture "Wa" at Saari residence.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

No milk today

Checking the mailbox.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, October 26, 2009

Life on a leaf

Sitting and talking with friends at Jan-Erik Andersson's house, Life on a Leaf, for 4'33".

Location: Hirvensalo, Turku
(see map) (see track only)

Halikonjoki

Crossing Halikonjoki on the E18.

Location: Highway E18
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Book-fair poetry

Listening to poetry at the Helsinki Book Fair for 4'33".

Location: Itä-Pasila, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Book fair

After breakfast at Cafe Delivo, driving from Munkkiniemi to meet Jouni Kemppi at the Helsinki Book Fair.

Route: Munkkiniemi-Pasila, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, October 23, 2009

Five tunnels

Driving through five tunnels on the E18.

Location: Highway E18
(see map) (see track only)

Over & under

Jonimatti Joutsijärvi crossing Mynäjoki by walking over & under the bridge.

Location: Mynämäki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Bathing

Walking back to my quarters after sauna with Jonimatti.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Talkin'

Walking across the Saari property after talking to Jonimatti and stopping along the way to chat with Mineo about the sculpture he was finishing.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Working

Sitting at my desk.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Crossing the yard

Walking from my car to my front porch.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, October 19, 2009

Three tunnels

Driving through three tunnels on the E18.

Location: Highway E18
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Some fresh air

A walk around Pikku Huopalahti.

Location: Pikku Huopalahti, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday afternoon

Drinking coffee and reading the newspaper at Cafe Delivo.

Location: Munkkiniemi, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Thru & thru

Passing through a tunnel on the E18.

Location: Highway E18
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Poem

Writing a poem by walking.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

The waves

A walk to take a look at the sea.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Sitting with friends

Driving back to Saari from Joni's place after a poetry reading at Bar Kuka.

Route: Sirkkalankatu, Turku-Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, October 16, 2009

Another bridge

Crossing Mynäjoki.

Location: Mynämäki
(see map) (see track only)

Across the river and into the library

Crossing Mynäjoki and visiting the library.

Location: Mynämäki
(see map) (see track only)

News

Picking up the morning paper and eating breakfast.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Cow pasture

Walking a no-limit sign.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Wa?

Watching Mineo Kuroda setting up his large stone sculpture, called "Wa," on the premises of the Saari manor.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Starry, starry night

Walking to the sauna and back.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

In the dark of the night

Smoking a cigarette on my front steps.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

A walk

An evening stroll to look at the sea.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, October 12, 2009

Back to Saari

Driving through a tunnel on the E18.

Location: Highway E18
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Museum piece

Crossing Mannerheimintie with J. O. Mallander on our way from Kiasma to Lasipalatsi.

Location: Downtown, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Night on the town

Driving with Aki from Outi-Illuusia's birthday party at Là Bas to Vastarannan kiiski to meet with poet friends.

Location: Kaapeli-Vastarannan kiiski, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, October 9, 2009

After the deadline II

After a late breakfast, driving from Munkkiniemi to the Otava bookstore to get the new Haavikko biography.

Route: Munkkiniemi-Downtown, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, October 8, 2009

In & out

Driving through a tunnel on the E18.

Location: Highway E18
(see map) (see track only)

Daily chores & accounters

Walking across the premises.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Riverrun

Crossing the Aura.

Location: Aurajoki, Turku
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Clothes line

Walking to the laundry room and back.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, October 5, 2009

Grocery shopping

A drive to Mynämäki.

Location: Saari residence-Mynämäki
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Crossing Mynäjoki

On my way back from the book fair to the Saari residence.

(Amazingly, the "track only" feature is working again after a long, strange "detour".)

Location: Mynäjoki, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Crosstown traffic

Driving around late at night in Turku.

Location: Downtown, Turku
(see map) (see track only)

Anarchy in Artukainen

Listening to Mikael, Juha and Ville-Juhani talk about Hakim Bey and Pyotr Kropotkin for 4'33".

Location: Messkukeskus, Turku
(see map) (see track only)

At the Monk

Mikael Brygger reading a poem about asteroids named between 1801 and 2006.

Location: Monk, Turku
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, October 2, 2009

Talking the talk

Listening to a seminar on poetry & criticism with Jouni and Sirpa for 4'33".

Location: Messukeskus, Turku
(see map) (see track only)

At the book fair

Eating lunch with Miia, Henriikka, Virpi, Teemu and Anna.

Location: Messukeskus, Turku
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Crossing the square

Walking from the Pieni Kirjakauppa bookshop to the City Library in downtown Turku.

Location: Downtown Turku
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

News

Picking up my morning paper.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Across the property

Riding the bike.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, September 28, 2009

Shopping

Driving from Mynämäki back to the residence.

Location: Mynämäki-Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Pizza time

Out to lunch.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, September 26, 2009

The view

Sitting at the Torni Bar.

Location: Downtown, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Reading & writing

Sitting home alone.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, September 25, 2009

Cookin' at the Kitch

Teemu Manninen reading at the Helsinki Poetry Jam.

Location: Yrjönkatuk, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Staff meeting

Sitting with colleagues for 4'33".

Location: Nuuksio, Espoo
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, September 24, 2009

St Martin

Dinner with Dad and Eila at Bistrot Le Porc.

Location: Bistrot Le Porc, Martinkatu, Turku
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Old stones

Visiting Mynämäki Lutheran Church.

Location: Mynämäki
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Across the yard and back

Picking up my morning paper from the mailbox.

Location:
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, September 21, 2009

Fresh air

Riding a bike.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Somebody else's shoes

Robert Ladislas Derr walking through Old Great Square as part of his performance In My Shoes.

Location: Old Great Square, Turku
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, September 18, 2009

Via affirmitiva

Sitting outside reading a book for 4'33".

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Washing

To the laundry room and back.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Twilight time

Smoking a cigarette for 4'33".

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Bussing

Picking up Miia from the bus stop.

Location: Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, September 14, 2009

Sunday, September 13, 2009

On the west bank

Walking along the Aura.

Location: Aurajoki, Turku
(see map) (see track only)

The 3:00 for Helsinki

Waiting for Josefin's train to leave.

Location: Railway station, Turku
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Friends with daughters

Crossing the Aura with Josefin (after visiting Lauri, Pauliina and Mimosa, to meet with Jani, Silja and Alma).

Route: Kuuvuori-Keskusta, Turku
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, September 11, 2009

Poet by the Aura

Sitting at the Cafe Art, reading a book on poetics.

Location: Aurajoki, Turku
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, September 10, 2009

St Olaf's


Walking around St Olaf's Lutheran church in Tyrvää.

Location: Tyrvää
(see map) (see track only)

TT in Tampere (not the theatre)

Passing Tampere after having lunch with Tony Trehy and dropping him off in Kangasala.

Location: Tampere
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Grocery shopping

Driving from Mynämäki to the Saari residence.

Route: Mynämäki-Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Circling

Walking around the roundabout, first three times counter-clock wise, then three times clock-wise.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, September 7, 2009

Feeling the body

Walking over to the dance studio where Ulla introduced us to some basics of Alexander technique.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, September 6, 2009

September scents

Riding a bike.

Birds are anxious. High above, majestic cranes circling around, getting into formation.

Location: Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, September 5, 2009

In the dark

Sitting outside by the open fire with fellow residents.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Chances

Crossing the river Aura by walking from Cafe Art to the Titanik Gallery.

In front of the gallery, I was greeted by an American artist, Robert Ladislas Derr, who asked me to take part in his on-going series of performances, called "Chance." I happily complied, and a conversation ensued, during which we talked about our various, if similar, projects. Now, what are the chances that two artists would meet, quite by accident, while actually in the middle of their procedural/conceptual acts of art?

Location: Aurasilta, Turku
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, September 4, 2009

O moon

Walking back from the sauna after bathing, looking at the full moon and walking around the roundabout in front of the mansion.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Friday-night preparations

Walking across the yard to the sauna and back.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Small-town sentiments

Walking from the library to the supermarket and crossing Mynäjoki on the way.

Location: Mynämäki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Shopping for groceries

Driving through the countryside.

Route: Mietoinen-Mynämäki-Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Before sunset

Watching the sea for 4'33".

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

First night of residence

Sitting at my desk.

Location: Saari residence, Mietoinen
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, August 31, 2009

A literary affair

Driving from Cafe Delivo to the Writers Union office.

Route: Munkkiniemi-Töölö, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Running errands

Driving from Mom to Sis.

Route: Meilahti, Helsinki-Tapiola, Espoo
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Backyard blues

Sitting outside, listening to voices in the dark for 4'33".

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Week's end

Driving home after shopping at Sello.

Route: Leppävaara, Espoo-Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, August 28, 2009

Three poets

Driving with Jouni (and Prinssi) from Kaisaniemi to Yle headquarters after a meeting with Leevi.

Route: Kaisaniemi-Länsi-Pasila, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, August 27, 2009

In & out

Driving through the Uudenmaankatu tunnel.

Location: Uudenmaankatu, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Driving Mr Papinniemi

Giving a ride to my boss, Jarmo, from work to the Tali Tennis Center.

Route: Länsi-Psila-Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Once upon a time in Töölö

Driving out to Taidehalli to see the show, Arctic Hysteria.

Route: Lauttasaari-Töölö, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, August 24, 2009

Three bookshops

Walking about downtown.

Location: Downtown, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Taking a detour

Driving home from Munkkiniemi.

Route: Munkkiniemi-Pikku Huopalahti-Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Last day of summer?

Reading in my backyard for 4'33".

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

A childhood thing

Walking around Otsolahti.

Location: Tapiola, Espoo
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, August 21, 2009

Late-night shopping

Driving to the store and back.

(Africa...)

Route: Etelä-Haaga-Pitäjänmäki-Munkkivuori-Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Setting up two shows

Driving from home to the City Library.

(Africa theme continues.)

Route: Etelä-Haaga-Itä-Pasila, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

What poetry does

Shopping for poetry and driving to the City Library.

(My excursions to the African shores continue.)

Route: Downtown-Itä-Pasila, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

African shores (revisited)

Having coffee and a talk with Dad.

(And it's done it again.)

Location: Munkkiniemenranta, Helsinki.

(see map) (see track only)

Monday, August 17, 2009

Out to the African shores

Dropping off a couple of films.

(The "see track only" is worth a look. Now, how did that happen?)

Route: Etelä-Haaga-Munkkiniemi-Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Sunday stroll

Walking around the old neighborhood.

Location: Munkkiniemi, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, August 15, 2009

On the phone

Driving from Munkkiniemi to Pasila and, after parking, talking on the phone with Leevi.

Route: Munkkiniemi-Länsi-Pasila, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, August 14, 2009

Friday afternoon

Sitting outside at Max's Cafe reading the paper.

Location: Munkkiniemi, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Grocery shopping

To the store and back.

Route: Etelä-Haaga-Munkkivuori-Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Just tell me what to say

Visiting the store to pick up I'll Be Your Mirror.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Z'd

Crossing the bridge between Itä-Pasila and Länsi-Pasila.

Location: Pasila, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, August 10, 2009

"I would prefer not to"

Reading Bartleby for 4'33".

Location: Munkkiniemenranta, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, August 9, 2009

The horse chestnut tree shelters the house of princes

Reading HS and SK (and quoting JA) for 4'33" outside at Max's Cafe.

Location: Munkkiniemi, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Sweet

Eating icecream with Josefin.

Location: Munkkiniemenranta, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, August 7, 2009

Thai time

Eating out with Mom and Josefin.

Location: Itäkeskus, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Walking the line

Walking from Galerie Anhava to Kiasma after seeing Contemporary Now! A show by Joseph L. James, Shoji Kato, NUG, Antti Laitinen, and Michael Richter.

Location: Kiasmanaukio, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

City life

Sitting in a cafe with Josefin.

Location: Ateniuminkuja, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

What's the score?

Playing miniature golf with Josefin.

Location: Sibeliuksenpuisto, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Grocery shopping

Driving to the store and back with Josefin and Maya.

Location: Lauttasaari, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Mailart

Walking across the street to mail a letter.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Monday, August 3, 2009

Look who's talking

After shopping at Stockmann's Deli with Josefin to pick up Kenneth Goldsmith's Soliloquy at work.

Route: Tapiola, Espoo-Pasila, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Sitting outside in the shade

Reading at Max's Cafe.

Location: Munkkiniemi, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Today's theme

Watching firemen finish up after putting out a fire in somebody's apartment in Tiilimäki. Apparently, nobody got hurt and even the pet rabbit was saved.

Location: Munkkiniemi, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Running errands for Mom

Changing the battery for Mom's fire alarm and other chores before heading for breakfast.

Route: Etelä-Haaga-Meilahti-Munkkiniemi
(see map) (see track only)

Saturday, August 1, 2009

The things that I do

Getting my eyeglasses fixed and picking up mail at work before heading home.

Route: Leppävaara, Espoo-Länsi-Pasila-EteläHaaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Friday, July 31, 2009

Daily chores

Walking to the store and back.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Thursday, July 30, 2009

My favorite spot

Reading for 4'33".

Location: Munkkiniemenranta, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Homeward bound

Driving home after visiting Dad.

Route: Pitäjänmäki-Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

There's that circle again

On my way to visit Sirpa.

Location: Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Goodbye

Driving home after taking Geof and Nancy to the airport.

Route: Helsinki-Vantaa Airport-Etelä-Haaga, Helsinki
(see map) (see track only)

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Dinner with friends

Walking through Hanko with Geof, Nancy, Leevi and Kirsi to have dinner at the marina (and stopping to chat with "harvester" Erik Uddström on the way).

Location: Hanko
(see map) (see track only)

Time for art

Walking through Tammisaari with Geof and Nancy to look at two shows by Helene Schjerfbeck and The Harvesters, respectively.

Location: Tammisaari
(see map) (see track only)