My husband was Finnish and very proud of his heritage. The Finns are quirky. Their traditions a little different. As Mike taught me - they don't say kiss my ass, but instead say "heista nupa" - smell my belly button. One thing about the Finns I admire is what they call Sisu. Google "Sisu" and you'll find a plethora of explanations. Wikipedia states that Sisu is a compound of bravado and bravery, of ferocity and tenacity, of the ability to keep fighting after most people would have quit. |








