It’s a nearby summer resort. Which means this is my compact resort for practicing the violin at a karaoke room. I collected points so I got free takoyaki. I practiced Bach’s Chaconne today.(Michiko)
It’s very hot every day in Japan. I wanted to see a beautiful and cool landscape. I took this photo while walking around my neighborhood when I was living in Honolulu. (Michiko)
I always take the Sotetsu Line to get my hip rehabilitation, and I’ve been watching the construction from the train window. I received an invitation to the pre-opening ahead of the grand opening on the 25th, so I invited Baba-san to come along and check it out. We enjoyed shopping, eating, and chatting. (Michiko)
I took this photo when I lived in Honolulu. Each bus stop has a large roof that provided shade. Here in Fujisawa-city, I often take the bus. It’s very hot now. The only thing I can rely on at the bus stop on the road is a parasol. The bus stops have no roofs, and there are no large trees nearby to provide shade. In both Hawaii and Kyoto, I often saw trees being maintained for both the beauty of the landscape and safety. It’s hard to believe, but Fujisawa is cutting down trees after failing to regularly inspect them and provide proper maintenance. (Photo by Michiko at a bus stop in Honolulu)
The rainy season is over and summer is in full swing. Before visiting the grave, I had lunch at Miyanaga-san’s cafe. In the photo with Yoko-san and I, there are two black cats with humorous expressions in the middle. These cats were made by Yoko-san from sweaters of her late husband. Both of our husbands passed away in June two years ago. We met at the same cemetery and became good friends. I also made a promise to do a mini violin concert at the cafe. After spending a pleasant time eating and chatting, I went to visit the grave in high spirits. (Michiko)
I like heart-shaped pendant tops. The bridges of stringed instruments such as violins have a heart in the center of the wood. The bottom one is designed with a bridge. (Michiko)
A long time ago, my late mother-in-law bought this woodblock at the request of an apprentice of an artist in Kyoto she was acquainted with, because this person wanted to make some pocket money. Now it’s with me. I thought it would look cool to put a sherbet plate on it. (Michiko)
These are the violin version and the piano version of “Partita No.2 for solo violin” by J.S.Bach. Part of the learning life under the roof that I want to continue for the rest of my life. (Michiko)