10 days have passed since Mei-Shun visited 乙戸沼 Park before. Gingko ladies have changed their dresses from pale green to shiny gold. How great it is to see them in morning sunlight! On the other hand, she felt a bit itchy in thighs at the end of walking. It is because she has stayed away from it for too long — even three-day off gives the same impact. Such a 三日坊主 would be punished by herself.
The biggest and brightest moon in almost 69 years? Rain was so merciless that prevented us from seeing her in Kanto area last night. Mei-Shun is cordially looking forward to 十六夜 tonight, still haunted by her twin sister 松風. Yes, she has become her 十八番=ohako, most likened and well performed role, while more practice is required for the latter condition. It is wished 花道=hana-michi, a bridge ranging from the left of audience seats to the stage, would be available on the next opportunity.
Thanks a million, Kaori-san.
We have it from the middle of October to the end of November, the first cold wind blowing from the north, stronger than 8 meters per second. It roared around Kanto area yesterday, forced Mei-Shun to stay at home all day long. She was so much worried about Mr. Banana that rushed up to him this calm, freezing morning. He was safe — stand still while bigger one growing a new leave. Such picture reminds her of late avocado couple. Do they share a tropical, powerful lifestyle?
Oh, Tora-chan, you really are. This morning, Mei-Shun saw her jump around the garden staring at something small. It was a mice — looked so cute, yet it depends. She also catches sparrows and lizards, scolded by mom-in-law. Well, it seems the latter is wrong. We deprived Tora-chan of her motherhood, made her our garden cat. That means half a stray cat she is … Oh, oh, and you climb up our backyard gingko again? Mikan-chan reigns upstairs and indoors. Please do not breach this rule, honey.
We had 立冬=ritto, the first of winter 二十四節気 today. And it really was — might be rare for these warming days. In cold wind surfed on water, Mei-Shun walked around乙戸沼. Flocks of waterfowl have already flown onto the pond, lively chatting with each other. However, once look up, vivid colors dressed by tall ladies jump into your eyes. Many gingko trees changed into yellow while some are still in green. Several Japanese zelkova put on brown-red coats.
It is Mei-Shun’s great pleasure to report on current avocado. He is a descendant of the first couple who flew away hand in hand during her hospitalization. Moved from a pot to the ground, he survived difficulties in competition with other members rooting nearby. Yes, he has made it. Taught by mom-in-law how to help him grow, Mei-Shun dug a hole approx. a foot in diameter, spread fertilizer on the bottom of it. Her next job is to arrange his winter place.
It is said that 秋の日は釣瓶落とし, meaning the sun sets immediately in autumn like a hung pail falls onto the surface of a well. It really does: air around you suddenly gets chilly after 15:00, blue in the sky turns darker and darker toward real black just before 夕焼け小焼け, Home for Dark starts to sound through municipal radio system at 17:00. Since younger days, Mei-Shun prefers to hear it at home. Thanks to family members, a little sadness to say good-bye could be much alleviated.
It was lucky for Mei-Shun to see them on the back of T.T. — Tosen Treasure, a thoroughbred boy with pretty eyes and a round star on forehead. Still single digit years old, he is very kind and friendly, let her feel relaxed after two weeks. Well, does it mean a little progress in her technique? You are supposed to look up while keeping your back straighten up on horses, which is not so easy for beginners. Oh, please wait until next lesson for photos; merciless shower began to beat lovely flowers.
This morning was chilly, hit the lowest temperature I heard. Mom woke up earlier and helped me come out of the cage, purr. I love these new slippers full of my marks! Dad and mom put them on, give my favorite air to sniff, purr, purr. In the afternoon, however, it suddenly started raining. Mom rushed to futon mats hung outside, hiss! Such a weather is like my feeling called 女心と秋の空, meaning girls’ mind resemble autumn sky easy to alter.
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Mei-Shun visited 旧古河庭園 with Professor S. They applied for a tour to enjoy autumnal roses there, fortunately won in the drawing. Starting from 9:00, they gave us a 5-minute lecture. It is very interesting that the flower originates in the Middle East, which seems one of the reasons for popularity of rose water around the region. Today’s Ms. Scent is 春芳=shumpo, with lovely silver-pink color and fascinating tea fragrance while Ms. Beauty White Christmas below in creamy white, round petals and fruity aroma.
To be continued to 21st, Fri.
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