Nov 27, 2022 / Last updated : Dec 01, 2022 kazue Art

Temari

Temari balls are a folk Japanese art craft, originating in China. ”Temari” means hand ball in Japanese. To embroider, I wrapped a styrofoam ball with a thread. Then divide the ball into a number of sections and embroider.

Nov 19, 2022 / Last updated : Dec 01, 2022 kazue Music

Holiday Parade of Lights

It is a middle of November, but the holiday spirits are here in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I participated the Holiday Parade of Lights in Downtown Halifax, and marched about 2.5km while snowflakes are falling from the night sky.

Nov 06, 2022 / Last updated : Nov 14, 2022 kazue Music

Veterans’ Week Concert

This week, with Remembrance Day on November 11, is Veterans’ Week. In honor of this, The Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy Band played a concert. Several members of our Halifax based military reserved band participated as extras. We were given the sheet music on Thursday, and after two rehearsals on Thursday and Friday, […]

Nov 04, 2022 / Last updated : Nov 14, 2022 kazue Nature

A Little Friend

A time to get relaxed in the midst of a busy day. Lately, this little fellow has been in the corner of the deck waiting for me to come outside. When it’s warm in the afternoon, I like spending my time sitting on the deck reading books or just watching birds pecking on the grass. […]

Oct 31, 2022 / Last updated : Oct 31, 2022 kazue Food

Happy Halloween!

Halloween eyeball monsters. They are cream puff with custard cream and whipped cream. Who wants to come for a trick-or-treat?

Oct 12, 2022 / Last updated : Oct 17, 2022 kazue Activity

Pumpkin Stand

An unattended pumpkin stand I saw in Kings County. The pumpkins were divided into large, medium, and small sizes, and the prices were written on them. There was a tin can next to the pumpkins, so I put in the money for the pumpkins I received. It is very interesting that pumpkins are not only […]

Oct 12, 2022 / Last updated : Oct 15, 2022 kazue Food

Planters Ridge Winery

Planters Ridge Winery is located in the small town of Port Williams, about an hour’s drive northwest of our Burgundy Dream B&B. The winery is about 10 years old, but they have great wines. Their facility, a 160 years-old barn that was renovated, is a very stylish place to enjoy a light lunch and a […]

Oct 12, 2022 / Last updated : Oct 12, 2022 kazue Activity

Kayaking in the morning mist

Kayaking in the morning mist. Sunrise is at 7:30 am. There was no wind. We paddled out before sunrise and the morning sun appeared as if it guided us.

Oct 10, 2022 / Last updated : Oct 10, 2022 kazue Food

Happy Thanksgiving

Apple Flan. Flan refers to a pastry made with eggs, sugar, and milk. Flan is also made in France, Spain, and Mexico, but the ingredients and amounts used vary from country to country. I baked with almond cream poured between sliced apples arranged in a crispy pie crust.

Sep 21, 2022 / Last updated : Jan 03, 2023 kazue Music

Graceful Days – Burgundy Dream video

In the beautifully garden, many birds are gathering. They are spinning around and around, making their chirping noises. The music is “The Little Birds’ Ball” from Petit Ballet Suite “Graceful Days” written by Kengo Tozawa. I made my first multiple recording of a flute quartet. I recorded them separately and asked my friend to combine […]

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