Lunar April starts from today, just 1 week after solar May did. Mei-Shun enjoyed refreshing wind under 25 degrees Celsius, got on Ms. Scarlet before noon while Shin his new car in the morning. When the wife saw the latter for the first time, she was nearly shocked by its color — almost equivalent to house wall repainted last year. That is why your name was given immediately, honey.
Our backyard gingko started to give lovely little shells. Mademoiselle Vert seems to grow two flower buds, makes Mei-Shun feel really happy — she took them for leaves only, expected no blossom this spring. Hi honey, would you kindly bring Mikan-chan back on petals like her emerald eyes? Your friends outdoors are covered by young colors, shining in light sunshine today.
Vernal equinox lets Mei-Shun know day time has become longer, yet 2024 sees it too dark. Clear in the morning, allowed her to hang futon mats outdoors. More and more clouds covered blue sky, with a slight rainfall in the afternoon. Momo-chan, our garden princess gave 1st flower in 2. Sunset had 7 : 3 gray and orange, the former might bring a short storm.
We have 啓蟄=kei-chitsu, the 3rd of spring and all 二十四節気 today. It means the end of hibernation, while seeing a cloudy and chilly weather. It might be better for such animals to wait a little — yet not Shin who returned late last night from U.S.A. Mei-Shun got up at 5 : 00 after a week, warmed bathroom downstairs, shined his shoes and prepared breakfast.
Mei-Shun loves to cook beans. Here are her favorite 花豆=hana-mame, runner beans came from 草津 via mom. They met during New Year holidays when the latter gave her younger daughter various, dried while gorgeous agricultural products. Now one of the most important points to make it a delicacy is to soak enough, until each bean returns to volume in pods.
… from 1 to 9 would make Mei-Shun feel lucky and happy, while opposite sometimes. Her favorites are even numbers represented by 2 and 8. 6 is as well, included in Shin’s birthday. By the way, Ms. Scarlet gave above driving range in early morning when she stopped at a red light. 7 is often called fortunate. However, the last among 4 of them immediately turned into 8 at home.
We have 大雪=tai-setsu, the 3rd of winter 二十四節気 today. It is said to bring snowfalls in northeastern part of our country, while the 1st ice formation in southwest. However, the latter saw nearly 20 degrees Celsius — Mei-Shun is wondering what is going on. And on you, Princess Cymby. Are you really a prince? Is that why Mademoiselle Vert already has 2 of the former?
Here she comes: Princess Cymby. Since rainy season 2023 failed to let her bathe under natural water, Mei-Shun was wondering whether Her Highness would give any flowers. Still, a lovely leaf bud appeared in September to move her a great deal — how powerful His Highness is as well! They are half in number compared with last year, on one-fourth condition.
Meow, I and mom visited “Arles” yesterday, brought home sweets including a lovely ghost above. They all are somehow in shade of my name, purr. By the way, she told me 八百万の神＝8-million Gods in our country gather at 出雲 this month. That is why October is called 神無月= month with no Gods around most of us. We might have to be watchful toward opposite spirits.
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Mom-in-law returned from 3-night trip to 旭川, Hokkaido. She looks quite satisfied, gave Mei-Shun above souvenirs. “Younger grandson pushed my wheelchair in 旭山動物園, while CAs on/off flights”, she said. “However, nothing comes into my ears after arriving at 茨城空港”. Please take an enough rest. Happy voice of your son would be the first to reach them tonight.
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