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.

Tiara or Tirana

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… the answer is the latter, capital city of Albania where Shin stays right now; he uses Frankfurt as a hub airport to reach many European countries. Flight information told Mei-Shun that German temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius. She therefore recommended a windbreaker packed in his suitcase. On the contrary, 35 degrees are shown on Balkan Peninsula.

Mild Moon

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Hello, 7th crescent. Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun feels grateful to see you again. After many rainfalls from 6th, night sky finally show this beauty yesterday. A weather forecaster called today 凱風快晴=gai-fu-kai-sei, gentle south wind and clear; one of 46 pieces of 浮世絵=Ukiyo-e paintings by Master Hokusai Katsushika. Such circumstances let us see 赤富士, red Mt. Fuji.

Reunion Returned

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Mei-Shun finally contacted her important friends. 2 groups are respectively named after violet flowers by chance; 紫苑会, her high-school classmates and 桐花会, professors at the University of Tsukuba except for herself. The former consists of 4 women, the latter “father” Professor A, “elder brother” Prof. M and herself as well. If her niece M-chan would join, Prof. A have “grand” added.

Beautiful Bins

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Thanks a million, Shin. He kindly gave Mei-Shun a box of compote on Mother’s Day. The wife always wonders if she deserves it, while full of gratitude to have an excellent family including mom-in-law. She received a pot of variegated carnation from her son via daughter-in-law. And the latter became a messenger again between a mother and a son, with a bowl of red-bean rice.

Sweet Sakura

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This is the day for me and mom to visit “Arles” once a month, purr. She made a phone call in advance to avoid our empty drive on Ms. Scarlet. 染井吉野 cherry blossoms along main streets in Tsukuba were almost over, while 八重桜, layered-petal breeds began to bloom. And salted, tiny flowers on macarons welcomed us at the shop. She purchased another can with my image on the lid to accommodate them.

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Final Flower?

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Mei-Shun walked to a hair salon the other day, in high-heeled pumps as usual. She enjoyed reading news paper on green tea until dyeing medicine calmed down. Oh, an exhibition featuring an empress of our Meiji period is advertised. The potter made above cute cup might be inspired by this dress. By the way, why does her right ear get so black even after bath?

Tea Time

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This would have been the 1st day of 2024 for me and mom to visit “Arles“, purr. However, southerly gale prevented us from getting on Ms. Scarlet in the afternoon: safety is superior to sweets. May we therefore replace today’s title by above image? Yes, she enjoyed short walking to a nearby hair salon in high-heeled boots. Her beautician asked if she lost weight a little.

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Brilliant Beauty

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Shin, Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun saw a gorgeous sunrise this morning. Dark and cloudy around 5 : 00, flame red to yellow suddenly appeared in eastern sky. It reminded the wife of something she likes — oh, a pair of glasses the husband ordered to celebrate their latest wedding anniversary. It is on Christmas Day, while yesterday on lunar calendar meaning 立春=risshun, the 1st of spring and all 二十四節気.