Moon Master

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We are expecting a monthly Blue Moon, the biggest in 2023 tonight. At the end of solar August, Mei-Shun feels summer would really be over; sunrise is getting later, sunset earlier, sunshine creeps into rooms more and more in daytime. She headed her horsey riding club for a class starts at 16 : 00. It is always nice to walk and trot with you, Ms. Last One.

Fluffy, Furry

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Mikan-chan has a shiny, grayish blue coat. Ms. Last One does a smooth, blackish brown one. And Mei-Shun saw satisfying numbers on a scale, after just one-step dance and good perspiration with above horsey lady. She would be highly appreciated if you kind 504 followers accept her deepest gratitude. Via reports on various delights, she would like to serve for your relaxing.

Got Gentler

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Mei-Shun saw the best numbers on a scale this evening, after dancing with Mr. Galerie. He gave her just one step of canter last week, while much more to go around a circle today. On the other hand, she has been living on cook mom-in-law, did almost nothing by herself for a whole week. However, no appetite made her rush to dishes or sweets. Now everything returned to normal.

Miraculous Month

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We have a full moon tonight, still seen blurred to Mei-Shun’s eyes through a covered window. It would be removed tomorrow meaning our home repair finished. All 3 family members are well, 2 women at home while only man in Chicago. A clear 十六夜 is therefore wished by the former. And the latter could enjoy it on board perhaps, heading east to Boston.

Joy of Kyoto: 2

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Before seeing 大船鉾, Shin, Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun dined at C’est Sympa. Their favorite French restaurant here looked fine serving for 4 groups. Last year made them feel a bit worried if the chef and his wife would get along: above couple were the only guests that night. Now that “novel” coronavirus is similar to seasonal flu, you might have to be on a waiting list.

Torrid Tournament

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Mei-Shun enjoyed sumo wrestling on TV yesterday, when it was 千穐楽=the last day of 15-day match. With Shin’s birthday on lunar calendar as well, she vacuumed all rooms before putting on kimono. Oh, 3 rikishi of 3rd highest 幕下 rank, belonging to 二所ノ関部屋 succeeded in 勝ち越し meaning 4 or more wins. 2nd highest 十両 one also did by 10 wins, while her favorite of other stable won 8 in the highest 幕内.

Joy of Noto: 2

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Thanks a lot, Mikan-chan. As she gently wrote with fluffy paws, their goal on the 2nd day of trip to 能登半島 was 輪島の朝市=morning market. Summer wind here is also harsh, yet green rice paddies look growing well. Oh, hello grandma who sells cute, handmade works. It seems to Mei-Shun that similar items are on a table, while not the same lady she met several years before.

Helmet Highness

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Thanks a million, Shin. He kindly ordered above head gear for Mei-Shun, whose current one has a slight problem. Also made in Germany, via New Zealand this time. Your debut would be later though, honey. Her older boots are employed right now, horseies prefer cooler environment after September. On the other hand, heavy perspiration during summer let her see better numbers on a scale.

Shining Summer

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Mei-Shun found above 棗=jujube blooming. Tiny flowers in light green are difficult to see from a distance, yet she noticed them thanks to rice — water used to wash it is kept in an old kettle shaped like an orange (or helpful Mikan-chan). Then it works as a nutritive fertilizer, spread onto plants in our garden. Not only feeding many of us, this great staple food also grows tasty fruits.

Farewell, Flavor

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Please let Mei-Shun say thanks a million to you kind 498 followers. Who would be the last 2 persons to reach her number of wish? By the way, she made a little mistake: stored 八十八夜摘み茶 in Ms. Cuby, refrigerator for too long to keep its sweet scent. If she did not open the package vacuum sealed, it would still give perfect air of early May. Only maintained is bright green.