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ainola
A visit to the country
estate of Jean Sibelius near Järvenpää, today a museum cared for by
Ainolasäätiö. (Published in Artention, Hong Kong.)
alhambra
"Tall Tales from High
Hills" describes this fantastic former stronghold of the Moors in
Andalucia. Filled with romance, beauty and fragrance that are hard to forget.
(Published in Ahlan Wasahlan, Saudi Arabia; B International,
Beautifiul Home, Hong Kong.)
architecture
Some photos of the most
intriguing buildings that I have seen, plus a look at a charming book, Great
Moments in Architecture by David Macaulay.
art and artists
A personal look at some of
the great artists in the world. Links to other sites on the Web, as well.
autumn leaves
A short photo essay on the
incredible show of color that Nature puts on in certain areas of the world.
bahamas
An article on a family
sailing vacation in the Northern Abacos, Bahamas. (Published in Ahlan
Wasahlan, Saudi Arabia; B International, Best of the Best, Hong
Kong.)
barcelona
An article on this
fantastic Catalan city of rampant expressions of freedom and imagination.
(Published in Horus, Cairo; B International, Premier, Hong
Kong)
bc
A credit page to Johnny
Hart's wonderful world of B.C., the source of not only Kutri, but of endless
amusement.
bimini
One of Hemingway's
infamous hangouts, this tiny Caribbean island is a tease for the eyes.
(Published in B International, Hong Kong.)
budapest
A short pictorial visit to
Budapest, one of Europe's best-kept secrets.
christmas remembrance
"I remember those
Christmases as if yesterday. They came with deep meaning, earnest preparation
and overflowing anticipation."
citizen of the world
The title page for the
locations in the world that have been counted as my home in the last few
decades.
the cloisters
Housed in a monastic
structure on the highest land formation of the island of Manhattan, looking
like an imposter on the soil of this young nation, stands The Cloisters. A
branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it consists of an elaborate
collection of pilasters, columns, abbeys, windows, doors, and notable pieces of
art and artifacts from Medieval Europe. (Published in B-International,
Hong Kong)
eldorado
A story about this
fascinating and fantastic fabled world, full of glitter and gold, the demise
of many an explorer, and a fitting allegory for today's seekers of fame and
fortune, who may not lose their lives, but may lose their souls . . .
el greco
"El Greco in
Toledo" is a short description of El Greco's life and domicile in
Toledo. (Published in Artention, Premier, Hong Kong.)
expatriate
experience
One repatriating American
woman's observations upon finding herself in the middle of a rural community
in the heart of America.
fedoskino
An informative look at
Russian miniature painting, its history and development to modern day.
Compilation from Fedoskino by Nikoilai Malakov, with Tatyana Butkova
as translator.
finland did not
capitulate
"Myths die hard. One
such myth, clung to tenaciously abroad, is that Finland 'capitulated' to the
Red Army in World War II." A retyped article that appeared in Suomi
Bridge.
finnish christmas
carol texts
Compilation of texts in
Finnish of a variety of Christmas carols, both of Finnish and foreign origin.
finnish national
costumes
A brief look at the
history of the Finnish national costumes.
finnish songs,
texts
Lyrics to several Finnish
patriotic, spiritual as well as folksongs.
a florentine memory
An account of a memorable
visit to Florence.
gaudi
An article of this
favorite child of Catalonia's, an architect whose whimsical work borbers the
lunatic. (Published in B International, Premier, Hong Kong.)
global nomads
A retyped copy of an
article that appeared in Foreign Service Journal in 1994 about the
lifestyles and experiences of those who live outside their country of
passport.
great music
The title page for some
ideas of great stuff out there, some pretty well known, hopefully some more
obscure, but all definitely cool!
great places
The title page for a list
of some of the most intriguing locales I have encountered in my travels. More
to come!
handwriting
The title page for links
to sites on the web about handwriting and analyses.
helsinki
An article about the
Finnish capital, particularly its arcitecture and stylistic recommendations.
(Published in B International, Premier, Hong Kong.)
heritage
The title page for the
many aspects that make up my Finnish heritage.
intracoastal waterway
Part of my sailing
experiences, this is a short reference to the sailing trip up the
"Ditch."
isle d'orleans
An article about a
colorful French endowment to the North-American continent. (Published in B
International, Hong Kong.)
japanese tea boxes
How "East Meets
West" in these handsome obi-covered traditional Japanese tea boxes that
have been endowed with a second life, under cover . . .
joensuu
A quick visit to my home
town, a town of "wood and water," where history and beauty mingle.
juhannus
An article about this
Finnish national holiday, the celebration of the summer solstice with fires!
(Published in B International, Hong Kong.)
kalevala and
song of hiawatha
A look at the possibility
that Longfellow's Indian Edda actually has Finnish roots.
karjalan piirakat
Receipe for these
mouthwatering Finnish (Karelian) creations. Well worth all the work!
kutri's kitchen
Some Finnish holiday
recipes to try out.
kutri's kupboard
Let's see what Kutri keeps
in her cupboard. Ahaa! Just as we thought: lots of interesting and intriguing
stuff . . . links to the Web as well as pages right here at kutri's korner.
mysterious places
Perhaps the essence of
this whole site . . . Some fascinating places on this earth.
nomads
An informative article
concerning children growing up overseas and their unique strengths and
challenges. (As appeared in Foreign Service Journal, September 1994,
pp. 32-41.)
oilpainting
Pictures of my own efforts
in this medium. Still learning.
olana
The richly ornate Moorish
country villa and final work of the American landscape artist Frederic E.
Church. (Published in Ahlan Wasahlan, Saudi Arabia; Artention,
Hong Kong.
perfume bottles
A strange item to collect?
Not really, if you live in the Middle-East. See for yourself. (Published in B
International, Hong Kong.)
photography
A gallery of a few of my
favorite shots.
porvoo
Finland's favorite town,
full of history and a rich supply of artistic enjoyment. (Published in B
International, Hong Kong.)
québec
A magnificent French
walled city, one of North America's best-kept secrets. (Published in The
Tattler, Hong Kong; The Tattler, Singapore; B International,
Hong Kong.)
ruins
This Ruinenlust has
totally taken me over. I'm a gonner! (Published in Ahlan Wasahlan, Saudi
Arabia; B International, Prermier, Hong Kong.)
ryijy
A short look at this
Finnish rug, its history, manufacture and uses anciently and in modern days.
sailing
The title page for a few
articles on the fascination and enjoyment of being driven by the winds.
san juans
An account of our sailing
adventure in the San Juan Islands in the Straits of Juan de Fuca. (Published
in B International, Best of the Best, Hong Kong.)
saratoga
Visitors to Saratoga
Springs, New York, are instantly caught up in the singular architecture of
its public buildings, parks and private homes that speak of bygone days that
were free and deliberate in their magnificence. (Published in B International,
Hong Kong.)
shangri-la
Another mysterious place:
Did it exist? What was it? Where was it? Does it still exist? (And I don't
mean the hotel chain!)
solo songs of
sibelius
A short look at some of
the solo song production of this Finnish master, a field largely neglected by
today's musical world.
st. nick
'Twas the night before . .
. and after . . . The title page for some links to the Web about this popular
jingle by Clement C. Moore. There's the Cajun, Texan, cowboy, Garfield's,
golfer's, Grandma Moses' . . .
summer for sale
The Helsinki tori
(market place) is a colorful introduction to the intoxicating Finnish summer.
(Published in B International, Hong Kong.)
suomi vihitään
evankeliumille
Some highlights of the
establishment of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Finland.
Dedicatory prayers in English and in Finnish.
tallinn
Estonia's whimsical
capital, "the most beautiful German town in the world." (Published
in B International, Hong Kong.)
tiernapojat
A Finnish Christmas
tradition dating back hundreds of years, this singing theatrical group of
boys appears each Christmas to retell the Nativity.
totem poles
A look at these Indian
artifacts that still play a vital role in tribal life among the
North-American Indians.
who is kutri?
A good question! Here's an
answer.
windmills
Another source of
incredible fascination, the mills of La Mancha continue to hold me captive .
. . (Published in Ahlan Wasahlan, Saudi Arabia.)
wings of eagles
Our sailing yacht, now
gone to some other sailing enthusiasts, gave us pleasure for many seasons.
This is an article about a vacation in the Florida Cays on our
"Wings." (Published in B International, Hong Kong.)
winter war
Dr. Bob Maddock's article
on this epic war fought between the White and Red Armies in the dead of
winter 1939-40.
The content and photos of the articles published in the
aforementioned magazines have been altered in keeping with copyright and
republication agreements.
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This page was created on September 1, 1998
Most recent revision: March 3, 2007
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