Friday, July 27, 2012
“The thing to do is to forget about the heat... You make it ten times worse by crabbing about it.”
Tom Buchanan; "The Great Gatsby", -F. Scott Fitzgerald
That's a genuine challenge in Tokyo at this time of the year.
Truly, I wish to join Jay Gatsby on his estate in West Egg, Long Island,
but since this is unlikely, I'll have to make do, here...
The local pool is where I go to get cool, in a hurry.
Yesterday was the day of the ox, in Japan.
People eat grilled eel (unagi) on rice,
to bolster themselves through the Midsummer heat.
But this year, it is less abundant,
and more expensive...
I never liked the stuff.
More cherries, blueberries, ice cream and watermelon,
for me, please...
On the way to the pool :
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Hotter Than July...
Today, after 3 full years,
I will finish my present Saturday English Conversation Class...
It has been a rewarding experience,
and I will miss each one of my students,
and wish them well...
Till Next Time...
Labels: "Day of the Ox", "The Great Gatsby", Artist Pamela MacCarthy, F. Scott Fitzgerald, July Photos, Meladramas, Mint Julep, Summer 2012, Tokyo
7:41 PM
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
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Sunflower's vortex-
Following the sun across
blue skies of Summer!
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Till Next Time...
Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Haiku, July Photos, Meladramas, Summer 2012
9:12 PM
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
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Ikebana # 126
7-11-2012
I had a great Ikebana session today!
It was great to see all my girlfriends once again;
although Lorna couldn't make it,
Kristy was able to join us.
A fun time...
Soon, the local pool will open,
and the heat and humidity
will start...
My gig at Jazz Spot "J" was spectacular!
The T R I O were in great form:
Aoki, Hiromu-p,
Brent Nussey-bs,
Dave Emery, drums,
I added 5 new tunes,
to my repertoire.
One of which is "The Lies of Handsome Men".
Special thanks to Francesca Blumenthal;
the composer of this tune,
for sending me her music,
and giving her permission to perform it,
personally.
Francesca, I omitted none of your lyrics!
There was a nice turn-out.
I will take a Summer break from the bandstand,
to return in the Autumn...
But impromptu Summer Jam Sessions are always a possibility!
My paint brushes will pick up the slack...
Stay tuned for my Live Schedule updates...
Till Next Time...
Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Francesca Blumenthal, Ikebana, July Photos, Meladramas, Pamela MacCarthy Live Schedule
8:23 PM
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Photo: Michio Yves Ueda
