Even More Brilliant

My friend took photos in Hogen-in (temple) in Sagano and thinks one could not see elsewhere the autumn colors more beautiful and overwhelming than them.  I imagined ancient artists receiving inspiration and expressing it through kimono textiles and paper. 

Check out the additional photos from Kyoto at the link below.  There's a picture of a vegetable that will turn into the famous "senmai zuke"!

Here's the link:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cekmd56hlj2bv6c/96uGjqxzh-

Decided Rhythm

House of Japan

At this website you get to watch the NHK World news and find much information about Japan.  I just enjoyed reading about the origins of the Japanese gardens in the "Culture" section.  Next I hope to watch a special introduction to the Bakurocho area of Tokyo. 

http://www.houseofjapan.com/watch-nhk-live

Stunning Autumn Colors in Kyoto 2012

Here is a link to some beautiful photos brought back by a friend, whose dream to travel to Japan during this season had finally come true:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q5jlep9tq5e9np5/OzEcATllrd

Tribute to Dave Brubeck - 12/6/1920 – 12/5/2012

I learned where the name "Take Five" came from today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faJE92phKzI

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_Five

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_Impressions_of_Japan

Nihon-machi in August

September Fond Memories

Summer 2012 Carmel Trip

March 2012

The most delicious cake I have ever tasted.




Here are other photos from March 2012, probably the most unforgettable March in my life.

Beautiful views from Treasure Island. First, the new Bay Bridge under construction.




San Francisco basking in the setting sunshine






A Golden Gate Bridge view



The moon in the still blue sky in the East



When I got home, this was the sky that greeted me.




Anxious for tomorrow, my B Day.



The prettiest wallet I've ever had.



Extremely clear Aqua Marine that really looks like a water drop




Pink Topaz



Black Star Sapphire





A baby porcupine



A fragrant candle with the character for "Happiness" or "Joy"



The beautiful full moon enjoyed after work.




I love to cook shiitake mushrooms that fill the air with a sweet smell.





A puppy that made me wonder if she could be a reincarnation of Pepper.



I am warm.



"Been here since 03/09/2008... Already that long? I think I like this place."










I don't look that weird, do I?




Could that be my neighborhood's lost cat Smokey enjoying the morning sunshine?




In a couple of hours, the sun will rise on this, the last day of the month.

Arigato for all the joy.

Summer 2011 Trip to HMB

Here is a slide show of the photos taken on a fun trip to Half Moon Bay with my "surrogate siblings" abroad.

The three birds you see are pelicans, graceful gliders!