Inspiration For Longevity

  Please see the Japanese translation below! These are some of my favorite shots from my first photography session at Lake Kitaura,  It is a beautiful lake! What a joy it was to enjoy my bike while enjoying the scenery. This ride was faster than my previous rides due to the fact that there was no wind. I was cruising!  The amazing red figure is the Kashima Jingu Torii.  It is Japan’s largest water torii gate! Unfortunately, they are currently doing some construction, so it was difficult to get good photos, but I managed a few. More to come!   I am slowly but surely discovering the photo gems in the area. The good news is that I will share those with you as the adventures unfold! A quick update on the reading front. I am currently reading "Supercommunicators", by Charles Duhigg. A fascinating book that looks at the types of conversations we have. #1: What's This Really About? Problem solving and rational (hopefully!) discussion. #2: How Do We Feel? Emotions,...

          Please see the Japanese translation below! Welcome to Kashima!  Here is photo information, moving from top to bottom. ‎⁨Okunitama-jinja Shrine⁩, ⁨Fuchu⁩, ⁨Tokyo⁩, ⁨Japan⁩ ‎⁨Honshu⁩, ⁨Hokota⁩, ⁨Ibaraki⁩, ⁨Japan⁩ ‎⁨Kashima-jingu Shrine⁩, ⁨Suigo-Tsukuba Quasi-National Park⁩, ⁨Kashima⁩, ⁨Ibaraki⁩, ⁨Japan⁩  Okunitama-jinja Shrine⁩, ⁨Fuchu⁩, ⁨Tokyo⁩, ⁨Japan⁩ Okunitama-jinja Shrine⁩, ⁨Fuchu⁩, ⁨Tokyo⁩, ⁨Japan⁩ ‎⁨Mercari stadium⁩, ⁨Kashima⁩, ⁨Ibaraki⁩, ⁨Japan⁩  ‎⁨Honshu⁩, ⁨Hokota⁩, ⁨Ibaraki⁩, ⁨Japan⁩  Mercari stadium⁩, ⁨Kashima⁩, ⁨Ibaraki⁩, ⁨Japan⁩  ‎⁨Onoshiosai Hamanasu Park⁩, ⁨Kashima⁩, ⁨Ibaraki⁩, ⁨Japan⁩  Kashima-jingu Shrine⁩, ⁨Suigo-Tsukuba Quasi-National Park⁩, ⁨Kashima⁩, ⁨Ibaraki⁩, ⁨Japan⁩ Kashima-jingu Shrine⁩, ⁨Suigo-Tsukuba Quasi-National Park⁩, ⁨Kashima⁩, ⁨Ibaraki⁩, ⁨Japan⁩  Life is great in Kashima!  With that said, it has certainly be an adjustment! First and foremost, I miss living with Setsuko: the companio...