We found a camellia tree in the backyard of our neighbor full of toxic caterpillars! That tree is not ours, but blooms nicely in winter. It therefore seems our duty to keep her healthy. And our own health must be cared as well.
Month: May 2015
Swallow babies
StandardHello, friends. We are so happy to see you again. This is their fixed dwelling place, at the entrance of a supermarket. A wise couple knows that it is easy to feed their children here, lit up even after sunset. Mei-Shun cannot stop visiting them every day until they’re grown up enough to leave the nest.
In Series
StandardWe have two-day summer from yesterday. The weather forecast said that it is since 1994 — the year we married — to have such hot days in May. In our memory of younger days, summer started from June. Grey sky, humid air and sometimes a bit cold we felt. On the contrary, May has been dry, sunny, full of young green …
A Pot Cat
StandardTora-chan likes to rest in a plant pot these days. It might work as a stomach warmer in the morning, facing east. Her tabby coat looks so much harmonized with the soil that we are surprised when she jumps toward us at the porch.
An Earthquake
Standard… occurred at around 14:30 today, with the epicenter just below our feet. A shock has been felt “at the bottom of the stomach”, and a quite strong, lateral vibration immediately followed. Such one reminds us of the scary experience we had 4 years ago.
After half a year
StandardThe eldest son of Professor S is a doctor, managing a clinic in Nakano, Tokyo. It is so nice to come here by train, chat with him before taking a kind of aesthetic treatment. A diagnosis requiring an operation has prevented Mei-Shun from enjoying this little monthly journey, yet now she is very happy to resume it.
Rainy Season Approaches
StandardOur next-door neighbor has a unique hydrangea. Petals (not really, sepals) are colorful ranging from pale blue to pink, different from each sprig. They say acid soil grows blue hydrangeas while alkaline one pink ones. Ours is the former, so we wonder which nature their garden has.
Taller than Daddy
StandardWelcome Home
StandardA gecko, or yamori in Japanese meaning “a home protector”, visited us last night. When we see them at home, it has used to bring something happy. Hi friend, nice to meet you again. Please be careful not to be hurt at doors and windows – oh, you are too quick to take a good photo.
Door to Roof
StandardThis season has come – when we start using air-conditioners, Mikan-chan flees up to the roof floor. We feel too hot there, yet she prefers such temperature. Ah, that is because your ancestors have come from North Africa – Libyan wild cats, isn’t it?