The world beyond my window is not like this.

There is nothing stirring in the white cold sky, and there is no sign of my beloved red umbrella who seems to have flown quite simply off the face of this wintery earth. But I am on my little perch—

watching the sky for tiny omens—grateful for my warm, if imperfect, perch.

Of all the wonders M brought home, this image mystifies me. The blurred edges bring spirits who wear yellow frocks to life! {Temple in Narita.}

————————————-


-And then, of course, the swag!! Merry Devil tee shirt from Lover’s House with matching groovy girls’ boots!! Rock on American Japanese princess!

As you may have gathered, Michael has just returned from a short trip to Tokyo. He has a marvelous eye, so he has captured the scene wonderfully. The prevailing theme on the streets seems to be “Peace, activity, beauty.” 楽しみなさい (enjoy!)