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2021-07-20
Because I am still avoiding crowds, I am doing a lot of one-on one visiting. Talking for more than a few minutes on the phone does not do it. I love long conversations for sorting out our priorities a...
2021-07-17
It was almost noon and the last minute tempura ingredients still weren’t ready, especially the shrimp. I had invited world famous Suzuki Method Talent Education originator from Japan, Dr. Shinichi Suz...
2021-07-04
This billboard was created by Kelly Goto. She brought in her Cousin Willie's hand for the project that was all over Los Angeles ten years ago. 2021 4th of July finds us cautious about fireworks all ov...
2021-07-04
YOKAI “Angels”, serendipities, coincidences; however one might describe the situations, are a constant part of my life. And maybe my late husband, Sam, is now one of those angels??? Yokai are these su...
2021-06-28
Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, the originators of the SUZUKI METHOD of learning has a favorite number. This number, 10,000, is the number of repetitions it takes for one to become a professional of a skill. Any...
2021-06-27
Last weekend, I met my high school classmate at the Portland Japanese Garden where I was treated to a private tour because he is on the board of the 12 acre garden. The esthetics live up to the claim ...
2021-06-15
The newest Consulate General from Japan to Seattle is Hisao Inagaki. Three of us, Michi Hirata North, Concert Pianist and PianoTeacher; Yuka Shimizu, creator of the Bellevue Children’s Academy, and I ...
2021-06-03
Where am I putting my energy toward a fulfilling life? I just spent the last hour redirecting the energy of the fuchsia plants hanging across the front of our house. What we want are thriving branches...
2021-05-24
Our granddaughter started attending school “in person” this week after a year of Covid-Isolation virtual schooling. Our daughter is telling everyone how fortunate it is, the bus stop is at the bottom ...
2021-05-11
Mom and Grandma were banned from the kitchen on Mother's Day. 11-year-old found a recipe for Japanese Pancakes. Here's what it looked like. I will post the recipe later. It's my understanding that one...