November 25, ’25 Salon (Tuesday)

It was such a wonderful happy encounter to see a young man for the first time since 2020, I presume.

I was so amazed and impressed by to see his growth. It seemed he was very confident with his achievement on his job search as a librarian, gotting a good, stable job at City Lyon.

I said sorry to his father, my good professor friend, on my fault that I made a few scars on the floor of his entrace hall. Professor said that he mended it and were recovered 80 percent! Eric said he did not notice them at all! We all laught out a lot.

Eric enjoyed the scenery of Hirakata Bay. We also talked about a lot, such as about his sister, and my French friends.

We talked about Bouchee a la reine!

Eric gave me a box of biscuits which he loves and has been enjoying even he grows!

I was invited twice to a Christmas party at his house in Miura. I reallt want to come his house again. But I am not very sure at this moment whether I can come to in a harsh weather.

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Aug. 10, ’25 Salon

On 10th of August, “La Mer Singing Concert” was held successfully, with 8 people!

It was so much fun to get together and sang various songs we love. I was very pleased to be with my good friends who understood my clear intention on the concert. They helped me achieving my small but precious goal.

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Apr. 12, ’25 Salon

Old GTTers came to see me for the first time since my sudden illness. We had great time, talking, singing and enjoying Mariko’s soft dance.


Kiyo, Mari.., Vic and Mas.,,,, 様   昨日4/12(土)は、八景までお越しいただき本当にありがとうございました。たいへん楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。お土産もありがとうございます。
ご訪問のお礼を込めてとりあえず昨日の写真と動画をお送りいたします。動画は軽くするため編集してあります。タイトルもつけました。個別のお話はまたメールとかで。。。次回も期待しております。Have a wonderful day! A

    春の日の、野ばら、朧月夜ほか(高音も少し出た)

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Sceneries of Britain

No relation to this main theme of the blog, but I would like to collect and enjoy sceneries of England and Scotland!



A house Soseki once lived
English Garden 2025/6/5

Happened to find this pic on the FB and picked it as it is amazingly beautiful.

2025/6/7

🌿🌸 English Cottage Charm — Warm Corners & Botanical Walls

2025/7/13 From FB

2025/10/25 From FB

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Nov. 23, ’24 Salon

Unexpectedly fun Salon with Sarah and Salvatore-san from Milan! We talked and sang Italian and French songs together. He was such a decent intelligent gentleman and also an Italian who loves music.


シチリア島からのお菓子!

Salvsatore’s favorite songs

Pino Villa – Barunissa di carini
ピノ ヴィラ – かわいいバルニッサ
Vitti ‘na crozza – Michelangelo Verso con il quartetto Francesco Li Causi (versione originale)

Pino Villa – Barunissa di carini

ピノ ヴィラ – かわいいバルニッサ


Verso con il quartetto カルテットによる詩

O surdato ‘nnammurato~恋する兵士
Santa Lucia

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Paris in Rain, 2024

I noticed that there would be no chance to add photos in this category taken by me in the near future, so I am adding some photos from online posts.

J’ai remarqué qu’il n’y aurait aucune possibilité d’ajouter des photos prises par moi dans un avenir proche, j’aimerais donc ajouter quelques photos de publications en ligne.


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Jan. 11 Salon meeting

Academic Meeting with Prof.Ghimire. The topics were sometimes too difficult for me to interprite. Had hard time!

Sylviane came with him and I asked her to teach me French! I asked her to send photros of their journy to Sri Lanka.

Le temps des cerises

Quand nous chanterons le temps des cerises
Et gai rossignol et merle moqueur
Seront tous en fête
Les belles auront la folie en tête
Et les amoureux du soleil au cœur
Quand nous chanterons le temps des cerises
Sifflera bien mieux le merle moqueur
  
Mais il est bien court le temps des cerises
Où l’on s’en va deux cueillir en rêvant
Des pendants d’oreilles
Cerises d’amour aux robes pareilles
Tombant sous la feuille en gouttes de sang
Mais il est bien court le temps des cerises
Pendants de corail qu’on cueille en rêvant

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