new entries...about time, don't you think?

It seems to be about time to add some new things to my much neglected tour thru Japan. Of course I have not been touring too much lately due to all the problems with my foot. As soon as I can get around more easily, Japan better watch out, because I plan to leave no stone unturned! lol In the meantime, I will add some pictures of things that you might find interesting. Carlos arrived in Japan on the 28th of February so has been here slightly over a year. Emily and J got married in Baton Rouge on the 15th of March so I didn't get into Japan until the last of March. The wedding was perfect...just parents who all love the newlyweds tremendously and we had an absolutely wonderful day. I have been working as a substitute in all the schools here on base (2 elementary and 1 middle and 1 high school). In the beginning, I was just subbing for the nurse at West Elementary when the regular nurse had to return to the states for some eye surgery...now, they think I can "cover all bases". lol Just finished a 3 day stint for the band teacher which was a hoot. By the end of the day today, the kids had me directing and counting time. Not a student had the nerve to turn me loose with his/her instrument, however. That was just as well. I have also been teaching some paper arts classes at the Arts and Crafts center and that is a whole lot of fun. After so many years of putting my art on hold, I am now trying to play catchup. My last endeavor to soak up this Japanese culture is through teaching English classes to several Japanese men and women. My Friday class meets at our house and the folks just love visiting American homes. We surely have a great time as the students are wonderful and they learn a little English and I learn a little Japanese. Enjoy the pictures that have been added and add comments as you wish. Hugs to everyone for now and we would love to see each of you.
Kathy
twotenstudio.com is a wonderful art link for anyone interested


This was taken on the flight line at Yokota last June. Every year, the base hosts a "friendship day" when people from all the neighboring towns can come on base, tour planes, listen to live music, and eat all kinds of foof. There are car and motorcycle shows, art work displays and thousands of people turn out. The lines just to tour the planes numbered in the hundreds.


This is a traditional Japanese garden here Yotota. These gardens can be found tucked in all kinds of nooks and crannys here. Of course all of the work is done by Japanese gardeners.