The Invisible Shift in Value
A century ago, material costs determined the value of a crafted item. Today, it’s the time and care behind the work that carries the weight. This essay explores how industrialization quietly flipped the craftsman’s ledger—and why, in a world of material abundance, the slow hand and the intentional maker matter more than ever.
The Hammer and the AI
A quiet meditation on how lineage, memory, and intentional use may shape not only tools—but the soul of an AI assistant born in a forest workshop.
From Mediasequoia via Painomestari to Metsähaasi – Letting Go of Old Things to Move to the New Frontier of Craftsmanship
A personal reflection on closing two old business ventures and stepping into a new path of integrity, craft, and resonance. From digital marketing to leatherwork and AI tinkering under the northern sky — this is the story of letting go to find my true way.
Why We Moved to Finland
In 2020, life took a dramatic turn for us. We made the decision to pack up everything—our belongings, our dreams, and even our cat and dog—and start fresh in Finland. Here's the story of how and why we left Germany to build a new life in the wilderness of Northern Karelia.