2023.01.29（Sun）

visiting the cemetery

I visited the cemetery with my two grandchildren. It’s just a 10-minute walk from our house, which is perfect for a stroll. When they arrived, they found a ladle and…

2023.01.10（Tue）

Garden views

I’m working in the garden and I feel eyes on me.Oh my goodness, the shrike is staring at me.It was so close, it looked as if it wanted to play…

2022.09.27（Tue）

Cooking with grandchildren part2

I showed my 18-month-old grandson slices of lotus root and he was overjoyed! We made a lotus root focaccia together! He was so happy to peek through the holes in…

2022.09.01（Thu）

Potluck Party

I have been participating in English volunteer work for 24 years now. We have 12 members. The age of the members varies. Some of them are as old as my…

2022.08.05（Fri）

lotus-viewing party

Lotus garden in Tatsuta, Aisai City, Aichi Prefecture. The lotus flowers are very beautiful right now. Today I attended a lotus-viewing party hosted by Tajima Lotus Garden. Unfortunately, the lotus…

2022.07.01（Fri）

My husband’s 62nd birthday

We celebrated my husband’s birthday with my son and his family. Celebrations are always a joyful occasion, no matter how old you are. My husband’s very happy smile made me…