In Japanese calligraphy, I wrote the words “Standing water rots” in Kyoto dialect. The phrase “unchanging taste” has a deep meaning that others don’t understand. To continue doing something unchanging means to always be changing it. (Michiko)
This is the hair salon I go to once every four weeks. My hair is naturally curly, so they are doing the maintenance that I would expect. Thank you for always treating me so kindly. This is my favorite summer resort. (Michiko)
Once a month, I get my prescription filled by my family doctor. All clinics will be closed for summer vacation next week. So my primary care doctor is also looking forward to his summer vacation. Today, I got my medicine a week early. (Michiko)
My husband and our beloved dog Dolce are reading books, taking naps, and doing whatever they like in heaven. We talk whenever and wherever. Thank you for always protecting me. This cemetery is well-maintained, with trees and flowers, and is well-guarded. It’s a short walk from the bus stop to the cemetery. On the way, I was walking with my head slightly down, holding an umbrella, a white lily flower said “Hello!” to me, and I looked up. (Michiko)
The weekends at the beach in Oahu in the summer are always very busy as not only are there many tourists, there are many locals that have the weekend off so the most popular thing to do is to go to the beach since the beaches are very close and the only cost is the food and drink that one decides to bring for BBQs or just picnics. There are all kinds of activities like swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, surfing or just relaxing on the beach. Once Monday comes the beaches are not crowded at all since all the locals return to work. Pretty much tourists only.
Again, I created another new sherbet. Made with soy milk yogurt and miso. Topped with green laver powder. Served with organic red bean paste. The spiciness of the miso and the sweetness of the bean paste melt in my mouth for a wonderful combination. The banana gently wraps up the flavor. I had it for breakfast today. It’s part of my fun daily life. (Michiko)
I had lunch in Kamakura with my long-time friend, Nakajima Mikiyo-san. We enjoyed at a restaurant that served well-balanced meals. After that, Mikiyo-san returned to her office because she is an instructor of Japanese tea ceremony. On the Enoden train from Fujisawa to Kamakura, I had a fun conversation with two women who were traveling from Los Angeles. I asked, “Have you seen Shohei Ohtani’s baseball game?”, and one lady replied, “I haven’t seen it yet, but I have a T-shirt with Shohei’s dog on it.” Then I told them, “If you meet Shohei in LA, please say hello to him”, and they responded with, “OK, OK. Can we take a picture of your face?” and took a picture with their smartphones. It was such a pleasant day out. (Michiko)
I can’t stop making sherbet. I created a new recipe. I used organic brown rice amazake and matcha, topped with salted cherry blossom petal. The combination of the subtle sweetness and the saltiness was a great success. It’s part of my fun daily life. (Michiko)