Zydeco -- Kids

Season's Greetings

Mon, 25 Dec 2017 11:23:10 +0900

Wishing you a Lovely Holiday Season

and Many Positive Years to come

Beautiful Memory of Visiting My Friends and Family

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 22:29:09 +0900

一時帰国の思い出～

友達と食事に行ったり、これからの夢や計画を語ったりと

とても充実した楽しい日々を過ごす事ができました。

大きくなった甥や姪たちは、それぞれに忙しそうで

あまり話をする時間がなく残念でしたが

それも、成長した証拠なんですね。

Last several weeks, I have been having very good times with my friends and family.

I did not have time to take long trips, buy I was able to visit Kyoto and Osaka.

Mostly I spent time in my hometown of Kobe.

My friends and I visited over lunch and dinners.

And we talked about our current lives and future plans.

Exchanging ideas broadened our vision of possible future paths.

I am fortunate to have friends who I can openly discuss different topics with.

My nieces and nephew are very busy with work and going to college.

So, I did not get much chance to visit with them.

But I understand that they are enjoying their lives and I am happy for them.

Women's March in San Francisco

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:42:20 +0900

The weather was not cooperating.

But, many many many people gathered together in San Francisco.

I was debating if I should go there or not,

because I am not a US Citizen.

However, I thought I should witness the event

and see one of the historical movements in this world.

Most of the people I know around here were shocked

and disappointed at the direction that the US is heading to now.

The values they had were denied.
Their proud country seems to step backwards.

As I talked with them,

I felt their deep love of this country.

At the same time, I understand that many people

who supported the new president also love their country.

World peace, civil rights, environmental protection, etc.
There are many issues in the world.

We are all affected by other countries.

I think we need to see the future in a long run,

and make decisions for our future generations

as well as solving today's acute problems.

Cable Car on Powell Street

Double Rainbow

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 06:34:08 +0900

Believe of not, I saw double rainbows twice this month.

People say that this is an indication of wonderful things are happening.

I know seeing something beautiful like this cheers me up

and brings me positive and powerful energy.

Season's Greetings

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 03:59:49 +0900

Season's Greetings

May your happiness continue....

Wishing you a peaceful holiday season

and a beautiful year to come

Dec. 2016, San Francisco

A Monster on the Street ???

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 01:24:18 +0900

I am puzzled.....

What makes this shape?

I looked around to see what made this shade,

but I could not figure this out.

A Quater for Your Thoughts

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 16:24:44 +0900

Exactly 25 years ago today, I flew to the US for the first time.

I was expecting to see something new and very different.

Although I did not feel much culture differences at that time,

my life changed a lot a few years later,

probably because of the influence from this trip.

２５年前の今日、初めてアメリカに行きました。

On my first visit to the US,

I stayed with four different American families in different states.

Also I traveled to

different cities by myself.

Come to think of it, I was brave and curious to explore different world.

Since then, I have studied at colleges in the US

and returned numerous times.

While staying in the US, I learned about the

big differences

between Japanese

and American culture,

as well as others around the world.

I am glad that I had such opportunities.

I learned different views of life, philosophy,

expressions, and so forth.

And I am still learning

I try to see things from different perspectives,

but it is difficult.

I try to see things as logically

as possible,

but it is difficult.

I try to see things without judgement,

but it is difficult.

Life is filled with unexpected events.

There are good things and bad things in life.

There are many different ways to see things in life.

Emotions change day by day.

How should we view and respond?

Earth Day Event

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 02:48:54 +0900

There was Earth Day Street Festival in the Mission District in San Francisco.

There were many unique booths and interesting exhibitions.

This was a surprisingly big sample!

Three Twins .....

hum... Let me know when you figure it out

You can bring in your old clothes,

and the store will give you discount for your next purchase.

The organization works for disaster rescue activities

as well as helping the poorest of the poor in the world.

Little Trip to San Francisco

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 10:05:06 +0900

It was fun going to my familiar places on this hot sunny day.

At a unique roof top garden in the financial district,

many office workers were having relaxing lunches.

The next time I visit the city, I should bring a picnic lunch smile絵文字

Playing with Pen and Cloth Bag

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:51:11 +0900

This is fun!
Here is my first drawing on a blank shopping bag.

I was inspired with the flower photos that my friend sent me,

and Ｉ drew some of the flowers on the cloth bag.

Doing something that I can concentrate on really satisfies me !

バッグに落書きしてみました (^-^)