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Halloween Yokai Origami This week and next, I’ve been teaching Japanese Yokai (妖怪) for Halloween through my Japanese lessons. I like to introduce origami artwork sometimes, too. While origami is always

Days in Autumn I saw a group of Canada geese in the sky this morning, flying in their beautiful formation. I first heard their calls faintly from somewhere high in the autumn sky. For a moment, silence

Dream of My Ancestor This is a draft of my cut-paper artwork, digitally processed. The title is "Dream of My Ancestor." I can trace my lineage back about 270 generations. When I think of her

Antique Farm Stand Photography Today, I’m sharing some photographs of an antique farm stand near my house. I mentioned this stand before when I bought vegetables like corn, eggplants, and more. The interior

Gai Lan Stir-Fry with Oyster Sauce I recently bought Gai Lan at the local supermarket, which is a rare find in my area. Even at local Chinese restaurants, I don’t often see Gai Lan dishes on the menu.

Gai Lan Stir-Fry with Oyster Sauce I recently bought Gai Lan at the local supermarket, which is a rare find in my area. Even at local Chinese restaurants, I don’t often see Gai Lan dishes on the menu.

Hive Blog Life What do you write on Hive daily? I usually write about artwork, food, photography, nature, gardens, pets, and life in general. Sometimes I forget to bring my phone (or camera) when I go

Red in Nature I saw and collected red photos in nature these days. Some of them are from my garden, and some of them are from my neighbourhood. Autumn red is very vivid in nature. I love warm October weather,

Star and Full Moon I missed viewing the Northern Lights this time due to rainy days, but the stars have been shining brightly lately. The temperature drops significantly at night, making the sky and air

Star and Full Moon I missed viewing the Northern Lights this time due to rainy days, but the stars have been shining brightly lately. The temperature drops significantly at night, making the sky and air

Halloween Decorations After Thanksgiving, there are many decorations for Halloween here. In town, there are spooky decorations everywhere. Thank you for reading! お読みいただきありがとうございます。

Shiso Herb Dressing My garden herbs are still doing well because the season and temperature are ideal for them. Shiso is one of the herbs in good condition in my garden. Last year, the shiso did well too,

Shiso Herb Dressing My garden herbs are still doing well because the season and temperature are ideal for them. Shiso is one of the herbs in good condition in my garden. Last year, the shiso did well too,

Happy Thanksgiving! Canadian Thanksgiving is this coming Monday in Canada. The weather looks okay here even though it's pretty windy due to the hurricane. We haven't lost our power these days, so I appreciate

Happy Thanksgiving! Canadian Thanksgiving is this coming Monday in Canada. The weather looks okay here even though it's pretty windy due to the hurricane. We haven't lost our power these days, so I appreciate

The Moment of Selflessness We had the chance to see the Northern Lights again, but the weather has been cloudy for the past few days, so we probably missed the opportunity. On the other hand, my mother

The Moment of Selflessness We had the chance to see the Northern Lights again, but the weather has been cloudy for the past few days, so we probably missed the opportunity. On the other hand, my mother

Over the Rainbow I forgot my phone (camera) again! I often have a feeling before going out that I might need my camera, but I constantly forget to bring it. Then, I stumble upon a gorgeous moment in nature

It's Dinner Time, Everyone! After coming back from shopping yesterday, I glanced at the cows waiting on the edge of the farm property, right next to the road. I really wanted to get a closer look, so I

It's Dinner Time, Everyone! After coming back from shopping yesterday, I glanced at the cows waiting on the edge of the farm property, right next to the road. I really wanted to get a closer look, so I