It’s suddenly gotten cold. I started using a humidifier heater. On warm days, the air conditioner is still on cool. I’m adjusting my temperature to avoid getting sick. (Michiko)
People often have the wrong impression of sharks. Their fear is that they are waiting for people to go into the water which is false. The tiger shark is probably the most common one in Hawaii that is usually following the scent of a large animal that is dying such as a turtle, dolphin or whale. They will also follow fishing boats into the harbor if they are dumping their waste which they are not suppose to do. Generally speaking they are about 20 to 30 miles off shore hunting the big fish like tuna and marlin. They don’t come normally in the shallow areas as there is not enough food for them. Last week there was a turtle that had died and a very large tiger shark came in and grabbed it and took it away! They do serve a very important service as they eat the dying or dead larger animals.
I went to Tuttofare, a string instrument specialty store owned by Fukuoka-san, located near Ofuna Station in Kamakura City. I had my violin bow rehaired. I had the first bow rehaired on July 20th, and today it’s my another bow. (Michiko, violinist)
It’s getting cooler, so I made soup. This soup is full of vegetables. Chicken fillet, sausage, carrots, onions, green onions, mizuna (potherb mustard greens), and shiso leaves. (Michiko’s Randam Recipe)
I made a Sunday dessert. I put apples in a frying pan, put a lid on it. Then apples will release their juice. Sprinkle cinnamon on it and add frozen blueberries. Put the lid on. Finally, put yogurt and Ogura monaka (red bean paste-filled wafer) by the side. I have chamomile tea. (Michiko’s Randam Recipe)
I bought honey from Yokote Bee Farm, which is made by Yuu-san’s uncle in Akita Prefecture, this year as well. Yuu-san has been performing live in the Shonan area as a singer, and has recently begun a new activity. We had a wonderful and enjoyable conversation. (Michiko)