We saw snow on 3rd, yet almost no rainfall so far. Mei-Shun therefore often sings rainy/snowy scores on Ms. Piano – oh, a music book accommodates “Ständchen” composed by Master Schubert does Prélude, op.28-15 “Raindrop” by M. Chopin as well. Since she practices the former every time when sits in front of this wooden lady, gentle shower would listen to them soon.
We have 大寒=daikan, the 6th of winter while genuine last among 二十四節気 today. It means the coldest time in a year, might come true – a cold wave has come down from north, with freezing air to cover our Honshu. Quite dry as well, Mei-Shun cleared footing oasis for Mademoiselle Orange. She pulled 5 biggest roses, hang them next to Md. Rouge members.
It was quite warm yesterday, while windy again today. After finishing tasks at home, Mei-Shun got on Ms. Scarlet for shopping. She dropped in a tiny lottery stand nearby, yet it was closed – must be open from 10:30-16:30. Mom-in-law gave Shin a bundle of year-end one, which seems to win the same price. All right, she would wait another chance. By the way, why a broken futon peg lies in our garden?
Hi, Mr. MATSURI or Monsieur Fête. Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun are pleased to see you again, at the 1st lesson 2026. Cold sleet in early morning has gone, let them get on Ms. Scarlet before noon. Thanks a lot for your trying dance with them, yet it is a class from walk to trot only. By the way, do you know that current year represents 午=uma, your breed among十二支 Chinese zodiac?
Here Princess Cymby opened pod top of her only flower bud. Thanks a million for letting Mei-Shun take a clear photo, Your Highness. Mademoiselle Vert grows amazing one bud to bloom as well, while rather longer preparation would be required: her first wings see Golden Week, full blossom almost the end of rainy season. A recital baton will therefore be passed from bright yellow dress to pale green.
Princess Cymby grows only one flower bud this winter. Sorry, Mei-Shun has no technique for daily record of Your Highness, showing enough how cute she is. Black Tea in our garden therefore appears on her behalf – difference between highest/lowest temperature counts more than 15 degrees Celsius these days, might contribute to their longevity. You are easier to catch, honey.
新米, rice harvested in our country, early summer or autumn of current year began to appear on store shelves. Mei-Shun waited for her pet does online, ordered and immediately cooked. However, a bit different aroma filled her mouth. Shin has the same impression, whose best food is also this main staple. Well, agricultural products all depend on climate, ever change.
We have 立冬=ritto, the first of winter 二十四節気 today. Well, do you kind 528 followers feel it? When Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun got on Ms. Scarlet, her indoor temperature was amazing 28 degrees Celsius. Such warm sunshine, clear sky during daytime give radiative cooling onto avenue trees in Tsukuba. Above driver must be patient, keeping her eyes ahead.
Shin noticed lovely dahlia in our garden. He recently started walking to the nearest station around 6 : 30, makes friends with stray cats, trees changing coats and little flowers. That gives Mei-Shun precious 30 minutes — available for reading a paper, cleaning, washing the clothes, preparation for horsey riding, etc. However, he left a jacket at office, feeling a bit cold at 18 : 30.
We have 霜降=soko, the 6th and last of autumnal 二十四節気 today. It really does — Mei-Shun asked Mr. Air Conditioner to warm rooms. She heard a weather forecaster talk about fragrant olives, who began to let our noses identify them just from Monday. He said that it is getting later and later, year by year caused by longer summer. Well, above machine worked as cooler 10 days before.
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