Janet (Janeto)

If I could imagine what heaven feels like, it would be like embracing a real life baby pony. This little girl was born last week. Her brown and white mother (Julia) is in the background, and her father is brown. But this little cutie, to our surprise, is completely black. Our landowner, wanting foreign names for all the ponies, asked for my assistance. I suggested Janet (After Michael Jackson's sister).

If I could wish one thing for all of you today...it would be that you feel as happy as I felt as I held onto this soft and warm angel.

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Fukujuso First to Spring

The fukujuso flower is the first flower to bloom in Hokkaido.
The sight of these beautiful yellow delights gives me hope that warmer days are ahead. Seeing my first butterfly of the year today actually brought tears to my eyes. I looked at the delicate creature as if it were an old friend who came to visit unexpectedly.

That`s the thing about experiencing a long winter...I really celebrate these spring arrivals!

Happy Easter!

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Eggs at 80

We had some Easter fun at the seniors home today.
I blew the insides out of eggs and our students decorated the shells with felt markers and bunny and duck stickers. This was the first time any of our students had ever decorated eggs. Their enjoyment made me remember how much fun I used to have dying eggs with my family every year.

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