The apartment
I remember my first studio apartment. The bathroom purple the living room in green and white stripes kitchen in sunny bright yellow It was built in 1901-1913 The buildings still stand today. I lived there for 6 years, a small space in the big city for young professionals like me who came to New York from various parts of the country It was there that many started out for over 100 years it provided a home to those who lived and worked in New York City Next to it is another bu


the autumn weekend's t shirt weather
10-18-25 Brooklyn Fall is the sweater weather The time of the year when color of leaves changes Cool wind blows, leaves fall Sweaters and scarves give comfort After a run, I took along walk The sun shone and warmed everyone I unzipped the sweater It revealed the t- shirt underneath a bright yellow shirt I got 12 years ago when I embarked on a summer journey alone. I was not looking for souvenirs to buy along the way to keep my backpack light of the long journey i made excepti


The woman in the picture
1920's flapper dress photo credit : https://wiltonhistorical.org/dressing-for-the-movement/ when we look at pictures of western weddings, funerals and formal gatherings past and present look and observe closely men and women's fashion. Men's formal wear has not evolved that much in the past couple of centuries. There is only slight variations but it is basically the same formula of suits and ties. There are subtle variations but it's the same look, to evoke consistency, dign


Nature
Thank you for the rays of sunlight that peek through the trees Thank you for the leaves that give us fresh air to breathe Thank you for...


Sweet Jane
photo credit: https://janegoodall.org/ Jane Goodall ( 1934-2025) "scientist, conservationist, humanitarian, UN messenger of peace"...


We
Some use tools like the pen to write. Some a microphone to sing or speak . Some let their bodies move in harmony with the beats to...


time pieces
There was a time when our ancestors do not have clocks on the wall no alarm clocks that ring bells in the morning or wrist watches to...


Sounds of Harmony
When the children hear the beat They tap their feet Snap their fingers Twirl and leap Some listen to the beat of the drums and hear the...


Walking in Kimonos
In Kimonos and wooden sandals, We walked through streets of Tokyo We hear music and we see people in costumes on a stage dancing We pass...


food and travel
Fugu( pufferfish at Osaka's Kuromon market) The kitchen of Japan is Osaka. The food capital of Japan. It is known for their casual and...
























