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房総半島・大多喜の気まま暮らし。 Carefree Diary

Memories

Sudden Shower 突然の雨

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Huge disasters 悲しみは終わらない

Today is a memorial day for the earthquake disaster that struck eastern Japan 11 years ago.And now we are witnessing the disaster in Eastern Europe.Natural or artificial.In any case, the tragedy never ends, both past and present.

Reading when it rains 雨の日はビートルズ

Got an old guide book which covers all the songs of BEATLES.'The fool on the hill' says, See the sun going down And the eyes in his head see the world spinning aroundUmm, sounds comfortable.ビートルズの古い全曲解説本を手に入れた。古い歌詞…

Memorial Day in August 8月の記念日

15th is the day of war end.76 years have passed since the end of world war Ⅱ.We swear to abandon the war forever, keep on fighting against COVID-19.終戦から76年。台風、洪水、土石流、そしてCOVID-19。戦いは終わらない。 Bombed Dome in Hiroshi…

Trapped in the Rain 降り込められて

The rain drops keep falling gently.It's the season in Japan.Now, it reminds me a day in Tanzania.Shower comes suddenly, washes the village, and leaves rapidly.It's Africa.日本の梅雨、アフリカのシャワー。解き放たれるのはいつ。 Quiet rain in…

Eyes in Memory ナイロビの瞳

From my memories in Africa. I've met a lot of silent and pure eyes in Kenya.And time has passed without reply I should make.There is something left there. アフリカの村で出会う瞳はおおよそ無言で、何故か懐かしい。 遠い昔にやり残したことを問…

In Memory of Glory 源平咲き

In my neighborhood, there is a peach tree with both pink and white flowers.We call the blooming as 'Genpei-Saki' .The naming comes from the old history of Japan.'Gen' means 'Genji', a clan with white flags.'Pei' means 'Heike', a clan with …

Sad Memorial 悲しみの記憶

While watching genocide news on TV, Rwanda comes up to my mind.A country of thousand slopes.One of Africa's most beautiful and safe countries now.A country with a miserable history in the past.Kigali Genocide Memorial, built on more than 3…

Memories of Bustle 賑わいの記憶

There is an old building on the old boulevard in the town.The historical store, which used to be a pawnshop, is open to the public to show the bustling old days.The founder's family donated the library to the town and it's still being take…

Far Africa 遥かなアフリカ

The state of emergency has been extended. Locked in Japan, thinking Africa in memories.There are two spots I love in Dar es Sallam, Tanzania. OYSTER BAYIn a cafe, while receiving the warm breeze from the Indian Ocean, see the sun going dow…

Prayer Day 祈りの日

A huge earthquake struck the eastern Japan region.It occurred at 14:56 on March 11, 2011, killing 16,000 people.Even after 10 years, more than 2,500 people are still missing.It was really a tragic disaster.People throughout the country are…

Rainy Sunday 雨の日の楽しみ

Rain falling all day long. Read a few books that I've bought and kept. About Okinawa, the second hometown. Kenya, Tanzania and Swahili, familiar places and words. 日がな一日、買い溜めていた本を読む。 沖縄のこと、ケニア、タンザニアやスワヒ…

New York as a film location ニューヨーク・ニューヨーク

I found an essay in a PR magazine with many attractive photos.Times Square, Fifth Avenue, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge,,,,The classic films are vividly revived. 映画ロケ地としてのニューヨークを写真とともに紹介する、魅力的なエッセイを某PR…

A Farewell to Memories 記憶の整理

Decided to clean up 100 of movie brochures.Each one has its own attached memories. Boring, shocking, fantastic, inspiring... 昔集めた映画パンフレットを整理することに決めた。 残っていた100冊は、それぞれに記憶が染みた名作、佳作、駄作の数々。…

Love to be there 名画座

Sometimes, want to be in a darkness.An old theater where they screen a carefully selected masterpiece movie.It's fun to stay. 映画小僧の虫が時折蠢き、大スクリーンの前に身を沈めたくなる。 アカデミー賞もいいけれど、佳作に出会う楽しみは更に良…