I lived in Japan for five years after graduating university, but my relationship with the country goes back much longer. My first visit was at age six, with my mother who had lived there when she was in her twenties. Japanese culture has always been part of my life.
I love this post. I used to gather seashells, pine cones, and cards from friends on the kitchen window sill and fireplace mantle piece. My old cat left everything in place, but my naughty pandemic kittens knock everything to the floor. However, the kittens don’t have access to my bathroom windowsill — and on this windowsill I keep a little bowl of smooth stones, tiny cedar pine cones, acorns, and a clear glass marble. For me, these are tiny talismans of joy.
I love this post. I used to gather seashells, pine cones, and cards from friends on the kitchen window sill and fireplace mantle piece. My old cat left everything in place, but my naughty pandemic kittens knock everything to the floor. However, the kittens don’t have access to my bathroom windowsill — and on this windowsill I keep a little bowl of smooth stones, tiny cedar pine cones, acorns, and a clear glass marble. For me, these are tiny talismans of joy.