I was born on the 19th of March, same day as the most notable female Finnish writer, Minna Canth (1844-1897). Our birthday has been a flagday since 2007, and ever since I told everyone that my birthday is the same as Minna Canth's my friends have remembered my birthday. I have had so many cards and messages today, thanks to her. :-)
But I must add that so many people have become aware of this fabulous Finnish writer thanks to her being born on the same day as I ... :-))
Age 88. Helsinki, Washington DC, Helsinki, after retirement (from City Planning) Kalanti, a small town on the southwestern coast of Finland. No horse, no ponies,...