Season for Cherry Blossoms and LifeThe seasons are shifting again. Here, daffodils and plum blossoms signal spring’s arrival, while in Japan, the cherry blossoms are…6d ago6d ago
The Stillness Before The LeapDaffodils have opened, and the plum trees are budding. Just last week, we finally had a decent snowfall — the most accumulation we’ve had…Mar 20Mar 20
RenewalThree months into the new year, I see more signs of spring emerging in my neighborhood, bringing a sense of renewal. As I emerge from my…Mar 5Mar 5
Trusting the SeasonsWhile I expect the cold weather to linger a little longer, signs of spring are already here. My daffodils are emerging, and the plum trees…Feb 27Feb 27
Time for ArtArt was always my favorite subject in school as a child. I loved drawing and painting — sculpting, not so much — but visual creative…Feb 20Feb 20
Amidst the StormA storm looms on the horizon, larger than the last, threatening havoc, especially in areas scarred by recent fires in Los Angeles. While…Feb 13Feb 13
Finding Grace and Community in a Chaotic WorldWhat a whirlwind this past month has been. The arrival of 2025 brought with it a storm of events and emotions. From various spiritual…Feb 5Feb 5
Year of SnakeIt is Chinese New Year today. I don’t know exactly how the Chinese calendar works, but I do know there’s a lot of science and wisdom around…Jan 29Jan 29
Fresh StartOne thing I really miss about Japan is the New Year’s celebration (お正月 — Oshogatsu). In my family, it started with a deep cleaning a few…Jan 3Jan 3