孤高

江ノ島の孤高の鳥

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ナコス湘南~ 12月1日のカンファレンス


今日は、新しいプロジェクトの中心になるメンバーが集まりました。
6時間のカンファレンスで、ウェブを活用した今後の活動について知恵を出し合いました。
カンファレンスの後は、みんなで江ノ島に出かけました。

10時間に及ぶこの貴重な時間を、今後の発展の為に生かしていきたいと願っています。

また、今日は、我が街からも、江ノ島からも、素晴らしい富士山を臨むことが出来ました。
九州鹿児島から来てくださった幸代さん、そして、サムさん、海さん、彩さん、楽しい1日でした。
お疲れさまでした!




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Thanksgiving Turkey!

Last year was the first time I ever cooked a turkey. For myself, not being the most gifted cook, this was a monumental challenge. Most people say that it is not that difficult to cook since there is very little preparation needed. But somehow it turned into a disaster! For one thing the turkey was dry because I overcooked it, the stuffing inside the turkey was too salty because I added too much salt inside the turkey and it seeped into the stuffing. And somehow the turkey gravy (some say is one of the most important element) just didn’t taste right. This year I think I turned things around. This year I invested in a good meat thermometer – this helped me to properly gauge whether the turkey was properly cooked, and not overcooked. Thawing the turkey properly also ensured that the turkey cooked more evenly. I didn’t drench the turkey in salt and seasoning. I also prepared the stuffing separately instead of putting it into the turkey. And lastly I made sure that with the gravy that I continuously monitored and tasted it to make sure there was a proper balance of flour (for texture), margarine, turkey stock, and turkey fat. This year it was definitely edible!

2013 Thanksgiving Turkey

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今日の富士~ 11月30日



午前11時ごろです。




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ナコス湘南~ 幸代さんとサムさん



明日の日曜日は、ナコス湘南カンファレンスです。
ナコスの新しいプロジェクトのことをお話しします。

今夜、鹿児島から6時間かけて、幸代さんが藤沢に到着しました。


藤沢駅の東横INNホテルにチェックインしたところでお出迎えしました。




そして、サムさんと一緒に、藤沢の街で、お茶の時間を持ちました。




実は、お茶ではなく、バーでライブを聞きました。
このようなお店は初めてでしたので、幸代さんに笑われてしまいました。



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桜島



鹿児島の桜島も、初雪です。




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I made it!


Well I have to say, I was afraid my turkey wouldn’t be done before I went to work. When I reached home I was surprised to realize that it was pretty good. One more thing to be thankful for.
Cedric




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今日の富士~ 11月29日

富士山の雪化粧がよく見えました。

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Thanksgiving

So, today is Thanksgiving. I had my first patient this morning and will see another this evening. I have a turkey to cook that I forgot to take out of the freezer to thaw, I’ve had to wash two loads of clothes and I gave my dog a bath. I have a writing assignment due that I have to finish soon and tons of reading that I have to catch up on. But, I am thankful.

I’m thankful that I have a job. I’m thankful for my dog. I’m thankful for clothes I have to wear. I would be extra thankful if I could find someone to cook my turkey while I’m at work. Hahaha. Fat chance. Well, I guess I will be having Thanksgiving today and tomorrow. YIPEE!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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田園風景

rural vista



new direction
a rich, windy autumn
rural vista


Yesterday, I got up early and went to a park where I could appreciate the fall colors. This park is in an opposite direction from the town where I usually walk. As I was walking, a very peaceful and beautiful rural landscape spread out before me. Even though Yokohama had a lot of modern sections, you can find beautiful scenery like this just by changing the direction of your walk. You will be able to forget the bustle of the city and enjoy yourself for a while.



歩を変えば秋風香る田園風景

ほ を かえば あきかぜ かおる でんえん ふうけい



先日、早起きをして、紅葉が鑑賞できる公園に行きました。
その公園は街とは逆の方角にあります。
道の途中、とても穏やかで美しい田園風景が広がりました。
横浜は、近代的な街並みも多いですが、
歩く方向を変えるだけで、
このような景色に出会うことができます。
街の喧騒を忘れ、ホッとできる瞬間です。



– Oda Umi
– English by Chay Schiller


田園風景2

田園風景1

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