Mei-Shun recently started a kind of 断捨離=dan-sha-ri; meaning cut, throw away and leave from keepsakes. Shin always gives her flowers, sweets and accessories on anniversaries, while souvenirs when he makes business trips. Dried bouquets, empty boxes and cans have accumulated beside Ms. Piano, stairs and in storage containers. This summer without horsey riding is a good chance.
Mei-Shun recognized a slight difference on Ms. Piano: humidity seems to affect her tone. When it reaches more than 70%, she sounds a bit muffled. Such timing makes above player turn on Mr. Air Conditioner in “dry” mode. Ms. T said the minimum condition for this musical instrument is 50%. Now it was lowered toward 60%, the best. Shall we enjoy clearer songs of moonlight?
It rains hard from early morning. Mademoiselle Vert opened all her 19 flowers, enjoying shower outdoors. Mei-Shun brought her indoors when it stopped shedding tears around noon. Now she is ready to practice moonlight scores: it really is 梅雨 this year, who often prevents our seeing that celestial beauty or feeling the longest daytime on 夏至. Would you also continue until the end of solar July?
Shin is on board for the U.S.A. again. He left home before 6:00, drove Ms. Moon toward Haneda Airport. Train might delay caused by a slight earthquake last night, let Mei-Shun make good use of 先勝=sen-sho, a day the better if start working earlier. On the other paw of Mikan-chan, Wednesday means she must practice “La Chevaleresque” composed by Master Burgmüller, missing horsey riding.
A typhoon numbered 6th in 2026 traveled through our main island Honshu yesterday. It brought cool air into Kanto region, let Mei-Shun pull long sleeves out of drawers. She practiced preferred scores on Ms. Piano as usual, missing horsey riding a little. However, Wednesdays are the best for seeing those lovely friends. That might be why Jangmi was scheduled to stop her breaking a new rule.
… means practice on Ms. Piano for Mei-Shun, at least 4 days a week. If she cannot do more, superior activities take her time. With energy limited, good allocation is required. For example, outdoor enthusiasm like horsey riding, excursion and family/friend reunion have the most priority. Household tasks follow indoors, make the reason why minimum numbers come.
Shin and Mei-Shun finished their holidays yesterday, started weekdays again from today. The husband returned home on the last day of solar April, while the wife had a runny nose. He sleeps well since then; she does not, breathing by one hole only. On the other paw of sleepy Mikan-chan, dulcet melody, harmony and rhythm always give her refreshment in mind.
… Shin brought home, thanks a million: he returned from U.S.A. late last night. A bottle of exquisite whiskey born in our country sits within a wooden box. On the other paw of Mikan-chan, a glittering paper bag accommodates famous American chocolates. Oh, big and beautiful 十五夜 moon appeared in eastern sky. What scores would Mei-Shun practice, after a daytime storm?
Lunar March starts from today, with no moon tonight. Mei-Shun therefore practiced scores featuring that celestial beauty as usual, on Ms. Piano of course. She found Mademoiselle Vert growing 3 flower buds, the most so far. On the other paw of Mikan-chan, Princess Cymby has closed 16 of hers among 22. Please be kind enough to let her thank Your Highness.
Yes, it rained from before noon, then in the evening. Mei-Shun stays at home, almost finished tasks including practice on Ms. Piano. “Ständchen” by Master Schubert nicely flew today, yet M. Ravel’s “Pavane pour une Infante Défunte” had several mistakes. Well, she is never able to please every great composer. After a cup of warm green tea, she would take a deep breath and try again.
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