As you know, I don’t like sponge cake. The delightful folks as what I work with, take this to heart and  present me with the best birthday cake.

Thanks Naoko and Mino san

It is a beautifully cooked and decorated Spanish omelet, still hot as it is brought in to the room.

I try to blow out the candles

My wish is that I can always work with such kind, gracious people.

I do not know if they still need me but they certainly still feed me – now I’m 64.