Tommi
@tommikakko.bsky.social
University lecturer at the UEF, PhD in English philology, book blogger, niin & näin; posts in English and Finnish
Richard Sennett on the crafstman’s callouses:
”In principle the thickened layer of skin should deaden touch; in practice […] the callus both sensitizes the hand to minute physical spaces and stimulates the sensation at the fingertips.”
”In principle the thickened layer of skin should deaden touch; in practice […] the callus both sensitizes the hand to minute physical spaces and stimulates the sensation at the fingertips.”
November 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Richard Sennett on the crafstman’s callouses:
”In principle the thickened layer of skin should deaden touch; in practice […] the callus both sensitizes the hand to minute physical spaces and stimulates the sensation at the fingertips.”
”In principle the thickened layer of skin should deaden touch; in practice […] the callus both sensitizes the hand to minute physical spaces and stimulates the sensation at the fingertips.”
Some heroes wear capes. One of the stars of Hammer's Hound of the Baskervilles is tweed.
November 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Some heroes wear capes. One of the stars of Hammer's Hound of the Baskervilles is tweed.
Työttömyys kasvaa. Surkeaa työtä hallitukselta. Muistakaa äänestää! Mielellään jotain muita kuin näitä nykyisiä tyyppejä, jotka eivät vaan osaa hoitaa talousasioita.
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Työttömyys kasvaa. Surkeaa työtä hallitukselta. Muistakaa äänestää! Mielellään jotain muita kuin näitä nykyisiä tyyppejä, jotka eivät vaan osaa hoitaa talousasioita.
Optimistic graffiti in Kuopio.
November 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Optimistic graffiti in Kuopio.
I've seen the future and I'm not going. Not even for a visit.
November 22, 2025 at 7:19 AM
I've seen the future and I'm not going. Not even for a visit.
Just a reminder: you will never be as cool as William James.
November 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Just a reminder: you will never be as cool as William James.
There’s a nice bit about writing in the beginning of Critchley’s new book. I would have not minded if it had continued for the rest of the book.
That’s not a criticism of this book. I am a protestant heathen in foreign territory.
That’s not a criticism of this book. I am a protestant heathen in foreign territory.
November 18, 2025 at 6:50 AM
There’s a nice bit about writing in the beginning of Critchley’s new book. I would have not minded if it had continued for the rest of the book.
That’s not a criticism of this book. I am a protestant heathen in foreign territory.
That’s not a criticism of this book. I am a protestant heathen in foreign territory.
The second step in painting a portrait is sometimes called the “awkward phase.” Sometimes I go through several of these.
November 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The second step in painting a portrait is sometimes called the “awkward phase.” Sometimes I go through several of these.
Art teachers say you should not fall in love with the initial drawing when painting a portrait. They also say you should have a good drawing before moving on to the next step. I’m confused and have many questions.
November 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Art teachers say you should not fall in love with the initial drawing when painting a portrait. They also say you should have a good drawing before moving on to the next step. I’m confused and have many questions.
I was sick for two days, so I watched a lot of films.
I watched the new Ghostbusters film which I loved because of nostalgia.
It's a very American film: even if you are a ghost, you can go to jail, and even then real estate is a nightmare.
I watched the new Ghostbusters film which I loved because of nostalgia.
It's a very American film: even if you are a ghost, you can go to jail, and even then real estate is a nightmare.
November 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I was sick for two days, so I watched a lot of films.
I watched the new Ghostbusters film which I loved because of nostalgia.
It's a very American film: even if you are a ghost, you can go to jail, and even then real estate is a nightmare.
I watched the new Ghostbusters film which I loved because of nostalgia.
It's a very American film: even if you are a ghost, you can go to jail, and even then real estate is a nightmare.
I watched Sisu yesterday. It was a great action film about the importance of fighting nazis.
November 8, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I watched Sisu yesterday. It was a great action film about the importance of fighting nazis.
I watched the new Twisters movie today. I thought it was an exciting film about the importance of funding science projects.
November 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I watched the new Twisters movie today. I thought it was an exciting film about the importance of funding science projects.
It’s only Tuesday, but you can almost see the sun.
November 4, 2025 at 7:56 AM
It’s only Tuesday, but you can almost see the sun.
This BBC article begins: “Your social media feed is being taken over by AI video slop.” Mine isn’t. You don’t have to suffer either. You can just leave.
November 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This BBC article begins: “Your social media feed is being taken over by AI video slop.” Mine isn’t. You don’t have to suffer either. You can just leave.
Weather forecast in Finland: “We may see the sun this week.” Maybe on Thursday.
November 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Weather forecast in Finland: “We may see the sun this week.” Maybe on Thursday.
My oil painting workflow is slowly coming back to me. It’s also very difficult to take good pictures of oil paintings.
November 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM
My oil painting workflow is slowly coming back to me. It’s also very difficult to take good pictures of oil paintings.
Had some time to sketch tonight. I’m a bit rusty and the colors get muddy, but it was surprisingly fun. Oil on stone paper.
October 31, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Had some time to sketch tonight. I’m a bit rusty and the colors get muddy, but it was surprisingly fun. Oil on stone paper.
I watched Black Mirror's Hotel Reverie tonight and broke down in tears at the end. Maybe it's the lack of sleep.
October 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I watched Black Mirror's Hotel Reverie tonight and broke down in tears at the end. Maybe it's the lack of sleep.
Iltiksen otsikko hymähdytti.
October 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Iltiksen otsikko hymähdytti.
I'm comparing translations of Pico's On the Dignity of Man. The modern one I found is scholarly and great, but the 1950s translation has nicer prose – and you get to read Russell Kirk's weird preface steeped in Cold War rhetoric.
October 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I'm comparing translations of Pico's On the Dignity of Man. The modern one I found is scholarly and great, but the 1950s translation has nicer prose – and you get to read Russell Kirk's weird preface steeped in Cold War rhetoric.
Had a chat with one of the patrons at a show last night. He said: “In order to have civilization, everyone needs to be civilized.”
Not sure about all the possible footnotes to that claim, but it sounded profound.
Not sure about all the possible footnotes to that claim, but it sounded profound.
October 26, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Had a chat with one of the patrons at a show last night. He said: “In order to have civilization, everyone needs to be civilized.”
Not sure about all the possible footnotes to that claim, but it sounded profound.
Not sure about all the possible footnotes to that claim, but it sounded profound.
"The entire East Wing is gone. Osama bin Laden could not do that."
October 25, 2025 at 7:13 AM
"The entire East Wing is gone. Osama bin Laden could not do that."
Stop scrolling and post two characters that bring you happiness.
Not sure if they are characters, but I play them both.
Not sure if they are characters, but I play them both.
October 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Stop scrolling and post two characters that bring you happiness.
Not sure if they are characters, but I play them both.
Not sure if they are characters, but I play them both.
“Tapahtui ongelma”? Onko tuo edes suomea?
October 21, 2025 at 7:37 AM
“Tapahtui ongelma”? Onko tuo edes suomea?