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Japanese Food and Glowing Hosta
Food in the Kono household is very important – as I am sure it is in most households. I love to eat, but, unfortunately, I am not a particularly great…
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Yumiko’s 13th Birthday
Today was Yumiko’s 13th birthday. It began with an early drop off at her ballet camp. Ken and I told her we would try to be back by 3:30 at…
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Jet Lag and Trained Monkeys
I think we still have a little jet leg. Here’s what happened today. First, my dear friend Barbara told me in a very kind way that yesterday was Monday, not…
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Full Moon
It’s Tuesday evening about 10:15. There’s a full moon outside and I just took his picture. Ken and I had a busy day replacing our one hundred year old T.V.…
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A Good Night Sleep
It’s just about noon on the 4th of July here in the U.S. of A. We all got a good night sleep for the first time since returning from Japan…
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We’re HOME!!
We made it home safe and sound last night about 10:00 p.m. Tilly, our cat greeted us at the door. Ken bet me she would be upset and wouldn’t speak…
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Plane is Leaving!!
Well Kids, It’s Monday evening here in Tokyo. The bags are packed. The refrigerator is clean. The wash is done and we are headed home tomorrow. Yesterday the whole Kono…
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The Fishermen – Part Two
A few weeks ago I wrote about my dilemma with the fishermen in Arisugawa Park. They were upset with me because I had taken a few pictures of them without…
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Our Last Wednesday
Yesterday was another incredibly full day – our last Wednesday in Japan. It began with a trip to Musashi-Kosugi where my photographer friend Katsuko Nakamata lives. She invited Yumiko and…
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We Are Back
It’s late Monday night. Yumiko and I had a TRULY wonderful time in Takayama and Kyoto. I will be back with a fresh brain tomorrow (not likely) but at least some…