The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a show inspired by Military Tattoos given by military bands and civilian performers. It has taken place annually in Nova Scotia’s capital, Halifax since 1979, however the show had been cancelled last 2 years because of COVID-19 pandemic. This year, I have performed as a Canadian Forces military […]
The blue sky was a pleasant change from yesterday’s rainstorm. The irises have started to bloom all at once. The same flowers bloom every year, but the longer winter makes the colourful flowers stand out even more. Tomatoes bloomed early this year, and lettuce, which used to be very lanky, has become firm. The cucumbers, […]
A chipmunk clinging to a hanging bird feeder. Giving him too many peanuts isn’t good for him, so I give him a little. Then, he started to get into the bird feeder. I thought this was absolutely impossible, but he is a rascal. He’d stuff the bird seeds into his cheeks and go hide them.
This morning, all around our house was covered with fog and I meditated in a mystical forest. In the afternoon the temperature reached 23°C, the highest this year, and I wore short sleeves for the first time. Sam installed the deck by the water. I wanted to put on my wetsuit and swim, but the […]
Once in a while, I crave Japanese sweets. I made Strawberry Daifuku with shiratama flour that a friend of mine from Vancouver gave me. I got azuki beans at a store that sells beans by weight. After I made sweet red bean paste with azuki beans, wrapped strawberries with that paste. Then I made mochi […]
Spring has come. Birds are singing, chipmunks are dancing, and colorful flowers are blooming. It is a beautiful season for a morning walk in our backyard hills. Kazue plays flute in the video. The song “Kana’s Morning Walk” is written by Fuefuki Kana and accompaniment is created by Kana as well.
