Monthly Archives: May 2026

About 7 years ago,Tim gave me a plant. It was n’t very big and was in a tiny pot. It has gone through phases of prosperity and collapse that correspond to my presence or absence from Okinawa. When I got … Continue reading →

Well, rainy season really. Ever since I got here in March, it has rained. Mostly fairly gentle stuff, but enough to give me an excuse for not doing much and also for the promotion of wonderful flowering trees. A slight … Continue reading →

I have made it to 74 – hooray! Tomomi san and Ichiro san ask me round for a birthday celebration meal. Such fun! We eat so well. Very good birthday!