So we are at the end of solar September. As Mei-Shun mentioned before, our country seems to experience 5 seasons an year instead of 4 these days. Well, cicadas were heard sing yesterday, while no chorus today. She felt weird between clavicles, much better right now. And hello, baby gecko, welcome to bedroom of Shin and his wife for the first time. Do little ants living on Mademoiselle Vert still feed you?
Month: September 2025
Best Bout
Standard九月場所 of sumo tournament celebrated 千秋楽, the last matches yesterday. Mom’s favorite rikishi had done very well, purr, won the 2nd place in 十両, the 2nd highest rank. Since it is broadcast from around 14 : 15, she makes it a temporary rule to finish practice on Ms. Piano before noon. Mr. Air Conditioner takes a rest, windows are open with screens. Sorry neighbors, if you noticed her mistakes.
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Flat Fate
StandardMei-Shun enjoyed dancing with Mademoiselle Angel accompanied by Mikan-chan, after a whole month it might be. That horsey lady regained shiny white coat, looked gray in midsummer from severe perspiration: cooler air brings much beauty. 5th crescent floats among evening glow, 萩 blooms giving Momo-chan a colorful skirt. By the way, Ms. Moon still puts on healthy tyres in above photo.
Curled Comfort
StandardI and mom enjoyed dancing with Mr. Marumorita, although a little yesterday. Heatstroke alert 2025, prevented us from attending such lessons over and over, was aired on 18th for the last time perhaps — real autumn has come, at least in early mornings and after tea time. With lunar August started on Monday, we wish more days of clear night sky. Purr … purrr …
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Summer Soup
StandardWelcome back from Canada, Shin, via Kyoto. He caught a cold, yet seems to have recovered on board thanks to virus-free air. Mei-Shun cooked 冬瓜 gourd, one of this couple’s favorite vegetables. Do you kind 529 followers wander why it has winter in name? Kept fresh until freezing season in storage is the reason. Autumnal 季語 for haiku includes it as well.
Momiji and Maple
StandardHere Shin kindly sent Mei-Shun photos taken in Canada: one of them is a supermarket accommodating a 楓 tree. It resembles Japanese breed planted along a street in Tsukuba. We are still in late summer, see almost no change among leaves there. On the other paw of Mikan-chan, North American temperature is already several degrees Celsius lower than ours.
After 10Ys + 26Wks
StandardHappy birthday, sweetest girl for Shin and Mei-Shun. Your dad is on board toward Canada, mom just received “Yes” phone call from Dr. A. What a brilliant present, how charming you are! Gently transferred yours to mom, didn’t you? Here is another from dad, an image whose beauty we would share together someday: he has been to that country on business only.
Shiny Silver
StandardMei-Shun noticed that her passport and driver’s license will expire soon; the former at the end of March 2026, the latter in mid February. She makes it a kind of rule to take required photos putting on kimono. Her allergy between clavicles has avoided it so far, yet is healing little by little thanks to good medication. Cooler air came into Kanto region, would help her in near future.
Online Order
Standard… Mei-Shun made the other day, one for herself and the other for Shin. The former was delivered yesterday, in a tiny package. The wife therefore put it on husband’s desk taking it his parcel. “It is yours”, he told her showing a part of summer shoes. Hmm, she likes them whose price were quite reasonable. However, his products arrived today were made of polyester — not 100% cotton.
Pretty Peaches
StandardHere they are, looking like little baby bottoms. One of Shin’s friends gave them as a memento of his hometown Fukushima, while might not know they are among pet fruits for Mei-Shun. She actually feels not so fine this morning: sleepy with a bit sore throat. Such timing always appreciates vitamin, juice and gracefulness. Protein and a lot of water must also be taken.