Both of us were born in February. Happy birthday to Shuzo and me! So I offered many flowers to our grave. The snow-capped Mt. Fuji to the west from the grave. Let’s have a party!
Sometimes my friends say, “Oh, are these new glasses?” No, actually these are old glasses frames. 35 years ago, 15 years ago, 5 years ago, etc. As long as it doesn’t break, I don’t care about trends. So, I changed lenses, changed to sunglasses or intermediate distance lenses for music scores. On the top right are goggles. My doctor recommended it to me when I developed an allergy.
For the last 20 years I have been donating platelets which are used for pregnant women, babies and those undergoing cancer treatments. I try to do this every 2 weeks as I think this is very important to be able to help those people needing this for their treatment. This past donation I was presented this nice T-shirt for being a regular donor! Even though it is just a T-shirt I thought it was a very nice gesture!
When strong wind is added to falling snow, it becomes a snow storm and a visibility is near zero. Unlike humans who struggle in a white-out condition, birds ride on wind, as if they can flutter less to come to feeders. Truth may not be as simple as it looks, as birds need a lot of experience and skills. But they look like they are enjoying the snow storm. Along with snowstorms, air temperature remained minus (-17.78 C) for a few days. I was impressed that wild birds handled low temperature very well and came to feeders every day.
I like tools that look simple, small and easy to use. My favorite piano piece, English suite No.3 Prelude by Bach. By using this mini metronome, I try to catch up with the original tempo as if my left and right hands were untangled and integrated. What is this tension?
There are tasteful few trees right across from here. Japanese white plums (Ume) are starting to bloom. I feel dignified elegance. And for lunch, I often go to this Japanese restaurant. Just my favorite small scene in my neighborhood.