Many Moons

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Where is the wooden 巳=snake Mei-Shun might purchase at a shop located in Ueno Station a long time ago? 2025 is an year for her mother, must feature that reptile on a dining table to join little cats. Among 十二支 symbols; 子, 丑, 卯, 午, 申, 酉, 犬 and 亥 are from the same artist. 寅 is represented by Mikan-chan while 辰, 未 by tiny stuffed animals.

Beauty to Bright

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Here Princess Cymby opened as many as 8 flowers. Since she loosened 3 buds on Saturday, round shapes changed into stars one after another. Mei-Shun actually felt a bit sorry for gorgeous roses from Shin as they wither day by day — she has pulled some out of a vase, hung them outdoors to dry. However, it has become clear to her that a message from a queen bouquet reached a young lady.

Golden Gingko

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Mei-Shun picked up his fallen leaves, saying sorry again if you kind 522 followers have seen above title. Clear shape of 舞扇 or fan for kabuki dance, bright color are reasons why they are brought indoors to dry. By the way, today’s photo features Ms. Scarlet and foliage in her same shade the driver found in an early morning. Almost all tall trees along streets took off their overcoats.

Failed yet Fair

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Here is a Christmas tree Mei-Shun ordered online. Some of them at a shop caught her eyes, who immediately asked Shin if he also likes it. “Lovely, choose one you prefer”, he replied. However, what are these white chips spread down on the floor? Well, they come from greens looking like fir twigs. All right, you are an apple cake. She must be very careful not to let your sugar fall.

Yolk Yellow

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Mei-Shun is a pencil lover. Not only writing by hand, sharpening with tiny gears has been a nice time of concentration. However, the latter do not work well these days — they often break leads. That was why she purchased bigger one at a stationery shop. Hmm, it makes a good job, easy to handle and looks charming. Color of beauty in night sky helps her to relax.

Joy of 愛媛: 4

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Nice to report from me on our recent trip again, purr. Here we brought home; a pair of 砥部焼 pottery mugs, 2 bottles of marmalade awarded 2024 best. Dad found a museum featuring the former, asked me and mom if we would like to enter (would love to, we replied). Amazing number of products are displayed there, like the one in 益子 of Tochigi Prefecture.

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Creative Cactus

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They live at a hair salon Mei-Shun always walked to in high heels. Her beautician said that one in a cuboid pot stayed in a “hospital” for a while: a couple whose wife is a client here dealt with it. Our population includes some succulent plant lovers, while this lady might prefer container gardening or bonsai. The other looks like growing on a tiny stump, giving a unique atmosphere.

Autumn Arrival

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Mom ordered a season delicacy the other day, purr. Since moon viewing is quite nice in my birth month, sweets shops are full of those images. She purchased 2 boxes; one for us, the other for Professor M. Although birthday of the latter gentleman is the end of our fiscal year, amazing 5 and a half months have already passed. I wish him to accept her cordial respect.

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East to West

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Shin visited 一ノ関 last week, brought home a lovely little pear made of 久慈琥珀. On the other hand, one of his clients living in Tottori Prefecture kindly sent a box of those real fruits. Mei-Shun loves both of them; the former is for the wife to put on, the latter 新甘泉 above couple enjoy in each mouth. The husband never forgets souvenirs, with sweets on the top of his list.

Capital Cities

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Typhoon Ampil is jogging toward north along eastern coast of Kanto area. Weather forecasts warn us of severe storm, let Mikan-chan, Mei-Shun and mom-in-law shut themselves up at home. On the contrary, Shin went out by Ms. Moon for Tokyo office. Please do not worry about him, the kindest 518 followers. He is one of the best drivers in our country. By the way, Friday end of obon holidays would make Kyoto crowded with 五山送り火 sightseers.