Monthly Archives: May 2013

Trip

Posted on May 17, 2013 by BenClark

Recently, I went on a trip to China. It was certainly noteworthy. I experienced a lot of things both good and bad. The people were very nice and I tried a lot of great food including spicy Sichuan dishes and … Continue reading →

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Moonrise at Pololu Valley

Posted on May 17, 2013 by SarahKobayashi

Glowing evening sky Heavenly luminescence Sparkling splendor

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12th Lesson

Posted on May 17, 2013 by SarahKobayashi

As I look back over the past 12 lessons, I am amazed to see my progress. I am able to now recognize specific hiragana characters as I read. Each lesson I am able to memorize several more. After numerous practice … Continue reading →

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haiku poem

Posted on May 16, 2013 by IkukoSannomiya

どん底へ流れるように朝日射す どんぞこ へ　ながれる ように　あさひ さす 郁子 morning sun flowing like a river to the bottom Ikuko

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Posted on May 16, 2013 by IkukoSannomiya

アスファルト一層濃くする通り雨 アスファルト　いっそう こくする　とおりあめ 郁子 asphalt seems a little thicker passing shower Ikuko

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haiku poem

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Dolce

白黒で輝き放つスターたち しろくろ で　かがやき はなつ　スターたち black and white stars shining brilliantly みちこ

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Posted on May 16, 2013 by Dolce

引き出しの小さな切手絵画展 ひきだし の　ちいさな きって　かいがてん art gallery of little stamps in a drawer みちこ

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備忘録7

Posted on May 16, 2013 by ChaySchiller

Kannanshinku is a word that combines four different kanji that all refer to difficulty or trying times. One might translate it as trials and tribulations, because these too are words that we use together quite often without thinking about what … Continue reading →

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Tahiti Swell

Posted on May 16, 2013 by JimWoodhull

This Friday afternoon we are expecting a very large swell to begin hitting the Hawaiian Islands. On Oahu it will affect mainly the south facing shores. A swell is actually the movement of the water. It is not exactly a … Continue reading →

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ネブ柳

Posted on May 16, 2013 by YokoKelley

芝刈り音四面楚歌とはこのことぞ しばかり おと　しめんそか とは　この こと ぞ 陽子 竜巻無く芝刈り無しの冬いずこ たつまき なく　しばかり なし の　ふゆ いずこ ブーブーバタバタグオーと音が聞こえだすと「あつ、芝刈り時期のはじまり。夏がきた！」。 特に、週末になると近隣の家々総出で芝刈りというわけで、もう逃げられません、とは大袈裟ですが。 こうなると寒いけれど騒音の無い冬が妙に懐かしくなります。 お向かいのダンさんは８５才、運動をかねてほとんど毎日芝刈り機を運転します。 なべて、若い世代は手押しの芝刈り機を使います。 時には、このダンナさん、手押しをお使いになった方がメタボにも良いのではと思う光景にも出会います。

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