Owls are symbols of wisdom. In the fall, owls busily catch food to prepare for hibernation. It’s still hot but the sun is hidden today, and I can feel the beginning of autumn. I will try to get more opportunities to go outside like an owl. (Michiko)
Kishore-san came to Fujisawa to pick me up by his car from Kawasaki, and we went to their home. I enjoyed Bangladeshi home cooking that Kishore-san and Kakoli-san had prepared with love. Their eldest daughter, Sureya-chan has started to enjoy playing the piano. Their second daughter, Jaya-chan is also bright and full of energy. We had a wonderful time. (Michiko)
I play mini badminton at home. I attached a string to the badminton birdie and hung it from the Kamoi. I hit it 100 times with one hand without stopping. (Michiko)
My summer was ok. All I did was work. I had to take some time off because Max is very old and got sick and couldn’t walk and had trouble breathing. But the Vet was able to help him with antibiotics and other medication. But he did lose his hearing and his legs are very very weak. But he has gotta much better recently. Here are some picture I took this summer. (Barry Harmon)
まあまあ良い夏でしたが仕事は忙しかったです。マックスは高齢で病気になり、歩けなくなり呼吸困難になったので、しばらく休みを取らなければなりませんでした。獣医さんが抗生物質やその他の薬で助けることが出来ました。マックスは聴力を失い足はとても弱くなりましたが、最近はかなり良くなっています。今年の夏に撮った写真です。(Japanese by Michiko)
This is the first time I’ve shown it to you. It’s one of the toys I play with alone at my home resort, mini badminton. The allergy medicine I got at Ishikawa Clinic yesterday is working, and the allergic symptoms around my eyes have improved. There is something happy happening every day. (Michiko)
During the the hot days, I tried to avoid going out as much as possible. When I was at home, I did some gentle muscle training every day. I also tried cooking some vegetables that I don’t usually eat. Yesterday, I reported to my orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist that “self-training has reduced the pain,” and they were happy to hear that. Today, I reported everything to my family physician, Ishikawa-san. He praised me for my weight and blood pressure. One thing, my allergy symptoms appeared for some reason this summer. I agreed with his advice that I’d better to avoid foods that I’m not used to eating. (Michiko)
One of my goals in my daily life is to “create new, personal, good habits every day.” Little inventions and experiments. Hesitation, Decision. Repeating all of these. Creating my own style is joyful. Part of the learning life under the roof that I want to continue for the rest of my life. (The photo is of Michiko 45 years ago)
Today I went to the hair salon. After that, I stopped by the store where I bought a mini backpack a week ago and showed my backpack to the salesperson and enjoyed taking photos. My husband in heaven laughed and said, “Miko turns things into fun and play.” (Michiko)