Happy Valentine's Day

Today is Valentine's Day here in Japan.  I always find it impossible to not feel obliged to prepare something for my wife on this day.  Men in this country do nothing on this day and instead are often the recipient of a chocolate gift.  I am not a traditionalist in that I think this is a bad idea, but it's just something I have never grown used to. As I write this, I admit to have made no effort at all. The florist that I had often used has closed and moved elsewhere.  Without ordering the bouquet, I don't know of a shop that might be able to provide something suitable for a walk-in like me. Regardless, as I write this I feel more and more compelled to go get a bouquet.

Headed to the flower shop,

Pat 😅

 

Favorite February

 

February is the shortest month of the year and I also have some very important birthdays in this month as well.  This year's second month has started off in grand style.  It has been snowing constantly, requiring super human effort with the shovel, Regardless, February is weird. Its quirky 29th and its unbelievable shortness make it special somehow.  Stay warm, stay safe and YES!!! my website has been renewed.  I did it.  I'm not sure if anyone knows or cares, but I stepped up and did it.  I swamped through the kanji then I suffered the jargon that is Wordpress.  I had ups and downs.  It was fun but it was hard too. I hope the handout page proves to be of some use for my classes.  I'm  looking forward to using this as a tool to reach more people and expand the English learning opportunities in this community.

Proudly,

Pat